VIDEO: Elan Carr, Ted Lieu to face off for 33rd District seat

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The race for the 33rd Congressional District was one of the most unpredictable races in years. Eighteen candidates were fighting for Democrat Henry Waxman's seat, most were Democrats, but it was a Republican who got the most votes.

Lawyer Elan Carr came in first with 21 percent, State Senator Ted Lieu came in second with 19 percent, and former Los Angeles Controller and City Councilwoman Wendy Greuel came in third with 17 percent.

Watch the report above from Eyewitness News.