The San Diego County primary election has delivered a mix of expected outcomes and surprising twists. With an estimated 77% of ballots counted and 35 days remaining to complete the count across California, the top two vote-getters in each race will advance to the November 3 general election.
The election has seen a variety of competitive races, from statewide offices to local city council seats. Here’s a closer look at some of the key races and their current standings.
Statewide Races: Becerra Leads Governor’s Race
The race for governor has taken an interesting turn, with Democrat Xavier Becerra moving into first place with 26.7% of votes counted. He is closely followed by Republican Steve Hilton at 26.4% and Democrat Tom Steyer at 21.0%. This tight race highlights the competitive nature of the election and the diverse preferences of California voters.
In other statewide offices, incumbents Rob Bonta and Shirley Weber are set for re-election as Attorney General and Secretary of State, respectively, with tallies over 50%. The race for Lieutenant Governor sees Fiona Ma leading with 19.4%followed by Gloria Romero at 18.9% and Josh Fryday at 14.2%.
Local Races: County Supervisor and City Council
In the contested District 5 County Supervisor race, Republican Rebecca Jones has taken an early lead with 39.6%followed by Democrat Kyle Krahel with 21.4% and Republican John Franklin at 19.0%. This race is significant as it represents a chance for Democrats to establish a supermajority on the County Board of Supervisors.
The San Diego City Council races have also seen some close contests. In District 2Richard Bailey leads with 36.3%followed by Nicole Crosby at 33.0% and Josh Coyne at 12.6%. In District 4challenger Martha Abraham is leading incumbent Henry Foster III by just 3 voteswith both candidates at 40.2%.
Congressional and State Senate Races
The 48th Congressional District race has seen Jim Desmond take an early lead with 40.8%followed by Marni von Wilpert at 20.3% and Ammar Campa-Najjar at 9.7%. This race is particularly significant as it could determine the balance of power in the House of Representatives.
In the 40th State Senate DistrictDemocrat Mara Elliott has a substantial lead with 46.6%while Republican Kristie Bruce-Lane trails at 28.6%. This race is notable as it represents a potential shift in the political landscape of the district.
The primary election results in San Diego County have set the stage for an exciting general election. With several close races and notable outcomes, voters can expect a competitive and engaging political season ahead.
