The voting for the 52nd Congressional seat is still underway even well after the election.

The votes between Democrat Scott Peters and Republican incumbent Congressman Brian Bilbray total only 685 ballots, in Peters favor.

Patrick Howell, a campaign spokesman for Bilbray, told City News Service this race is one of the closest races in California history.

OpenSecrets.org reports in 2010 U.S. incumbents won reelection 84 percent of the time.

“Well I think he beat me up pretty good, but I knew why I was running,” Peters said. “We want to take a problem-solving approach to Washington D.C. I think he’s become a Tea Party guy and I don’t think it matches the district. So we gave the voters a good choice and we’ll see what they say.”

The battle for the 52nd seat has been watched throughout the nation. Even former President of the U.S. Bill Clinton, became involved. Clinton endorsed Peters in October at an Irvine rally and supported Peters’ efforts of negotiation between Republicans and Democrats.

Peters grew up in a middle- class family and worked his way through college. Many of his goals focus on supporting higher education to make it more affordable. With Peters’ angle on education reform, a poll conducted by SurveyUSA showed Peters held an advantage among younger voters.

“We have to balance the budget and get away from the fiscal cliff and the sea of frustration,” Peters said.

According to 10News, the race has been aggressive, with super political action committees lobbying more than $4 million into advertisements, most of which have been negative.

10News also reports the vote count for the 52nd congressional seat will resume today.