Los Angeles County Ballot Processing
Los Angeles County election officials have processed 77,521 ballots since election night, with an estimated 713,180 left to count. These include:
- Vote-by-mail ballots: 700,000
- Conditional voter registration ballots: 11,340
- Provisional ballots: 1,840
The count continues as additional ballots are received and processed. This does not yet include all vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by election day.
Mayoral Race in Los Angeles
Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman are competing to challenge Karen Bass in the November mayoral election. Pratt currently leads, but the gap is closing. Mayor Bass is already on the November ballot seeking re-election.
34th Congressional District
Democrats Jimmy Gomez and Angela Gonzales-Torres advance to the November general election. Gomez faces an ethics investigation, which he acknowledges with admitted personal mistakes.
Governor’s Race
Republican Steve Hilton leads with Democrat Xavier Becerra close behind. Both face an unclear path as more ballots remain to be counted. California law requires careful ballot processing, meaning tight races may take weeks to resolve.
Shasta County Measure B
A Shasta County initiative to require voter ID and limit mail voting faces lawsuits for violating state law. Opponents argue it will disenfranchise voters, while supporters claim it secures elections.
Monterey Park Votes Against Data Centers
Residents of Monterey Park voted to ban data centers, marking the first city in the nation to do so by public vote, with 86% favoring the measure. This signifies growing opposition to data centers across the country.
California Attorney General Race
Rob Bonta and Michael Gates advance in the race for California Attorney General. Bonta promises a continued push against Trump policies, while Gates focuses on reducing crime and endorses stricter voting laws.
California Secretary of State Race
Shirley Weber and Don Wagner advance to the November election. Weber opposes strict voter ID laws, while Wagner supports them, citing election integrity concerns.
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