Some Republicans are currently leading in Congressional races that remain undecided. The rise in Republican support in California is evident from data released by the Secretary of State. While traditionally Democratic counties on the coast continue to support the Democratic ticket, President-elect Donald Trump has garnered significant support in inland counties. Trump’s performance in the state has improved compared to the 2020 election. In the recent election, Trump received 39 percent of the vote in California, while Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris secured 59 percent, based on unofficial preliminary results as of Nov. 10. This is a notable increase from Trump’s 34 percent in 2020. Additionally, Trump is currently leading in at least eight counties, some of which were won by Biden in the previous election. For example, in San Bernardino County, Trump has received 51 percent of the vote compared to Harris’s 47 percent in preliminary results, a reversal from the 2020 results. The trend of Trump gaining ground in counties where he previously won is evident in Kern County, where he has currently received 59 percent of the vote compared to Harris’s 39 percent. In urban centers like Los Angeles County, Trump has also made gains compared to the 2020 election results. Despite these gains, Harris has maintained a lead in some urban areas like Orange County and San Francisco. Overall, Trump has received nearly 5 million votes in California, while Harris has received over 7 million votes. The state, known as a “safe blue state,” has more than 22 million registered voters.
California Voters Concerned About Threats to Democracy, Economy, and Jobs
California voters are most worried about threats to democracy, the economy, unemployment, jobs, and immigration when it comes to issues facing the nation as a whole.
Congressional Races Too Close to Call
Several key congressional races in California remain too close to call.
In the race for California Congressional District 27 in northern Los Angeles County, Democrat George Whitesides has 50.9 percent of the vote, while Republican Mike Garcia holds 49.1 percent of the vote.
In District 47, which includes Huntington Beach in Orange County and nearby coastal communities, Democrat David Min holds 50.5 percent of the vote versus Republican Scott Baugh’s 49.5 percent of the vote.
Long-serving Republican incumbent Ken Calvert has 51.4 percent of the vote in District 41, east of Los Angeles, compared to Democrat Will Rollins with 48.6 percent.
In District 22, located in the San Joaquin Valley, Republican David Valadao has 53.6 percent of the vote versus Democrat Rudy Salas with 46.4 percent.
Also in the San Joaquin Valley, Republican incumbent John Duarte holds 51.3 percent of the vote over Democrat Adam Gray with 48.7 percent in District 13.
In parts of Orange and North San Diego counties in District 49, Democrat incumbent Mike Levin holds 51.7 percent of the vote compared to Republican Matt Gunderson with 48.3 percent.
And in District 45, based in Orange and Los Angeles counties, Republican incumbent Michelle Steel has 51.1 percent of the vote compared to Democrat Derek Tran with 48.9 percent.
