November 9th 2024.
In a highly anticipated race for the District 12 seat in the House of Representatives, Lateefah Simon has emerged victorious, defeating her opponent Jennifer Tran. According to the Associated Press, as of Friday at 5:19 p.m., Simon had received a significant majority of the vote at 67%, while Tran trailed behind at 36%. With 38% of votes counted, Simon's lead is looking quite promising.
Overjoyed by her win, Simon took to social media to express her gratitude and excitement. "To the wonderful people of CA-12, I am deeply honored to have been elected as your next Congresswoman! As I have done throughout my entire career, I will continue to fight for representation and equality for ALL of our East Bay communities. Next stop, Congress!" Her passion and dedication towards her constituents are evident in her words, and it is clear that she is ready to take on the responsibilities of her new role.
The District 12 seat became available after Rep. Barbara Lee's loss in her run for California Senator and her decision not to seek reelection. This district includes Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, and San Leandro. In addition to this race, another important decision was made on Friday regarding the recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. With 65% of voters supporting the recall and 35% voting against it, the Associated Press confirmed the outcome.
The Associated Press also called two California State Assembly races on Friday. One of them was the race for District 15, which covers a significant portion of East Contra Costa County. Democrat Anamarie Avila Farias secured the win with 64% of the vote, defeating her Republican opponent Sonia Ledo. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Farias expressed her gratitude and commitment towards serving her community. "I am deeply honored and humbled to represent you in the California State Legislature. It is a true privilege to serve our community, and I am grateful for your trust and support," she wrote.
Another successful incumbent was Democrat Liz Ortega, who won the race for District 20 with a significant lead of 70% to her opponent's 30%. This district covers central Alameda County. In a statement on social media, Ortega thanked her supporters and expressed her eagerness to continue fighting for their shared values. "Thank you to everyone who voted to re-elect me to the Assembly! I am honored to continue serving our community and fighting for our shared values. Onward!" she wrote.
In addition to these important races, the Associated Press also confirmed that about 56% of residents voted against Proposition 5, which aimed to lower the threshold needed to pass bond measures for affordable housing and public infrastructure projects from two-thirds support to 55%. With this decision, it is evident that the majority of voters are prioritizing the importance of affordable housing and public infrastructure projects in their communities.
Overall, Friday was a significant day for California, with many important races and decisions being made. Lateefah Simon's victory in the District 12 race and the successful reelection of Liz Ortega and Anamarie Avila Farias show the dedication and commitment of these individuals towards serving their communities. With these leaders at the helm, the future looks promising for the people of California.
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