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California attorney general, primary
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Rob Bonta (D)(incumbent)54.6%
3,701,624 votes
Nathan Hochman (R)18%
1,220,350 votes
Eric Early (R)16.4%
1,111,570 votes
Race called at 6:01 PM PT on June 23, 2022
96.78% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
96.78% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin
Proposition H. Passes with a majority vote.
Yes55%
122,588 votes
No44.9%
100,177 votes
Race called at 9:04 PM PT on June 7, 2022
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
State controller, primary
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Lanhee Chen (R)36.9%
2,463,398 votes
Malia Cohen (D)22.7%
1,518,866 votes
Yvonne Yiu (D)15.1%
1,007,191 votes
Race called at 3:18 PM PT on June 15, 2022
96.79% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
96.79% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
San José mayor, primary
Candidate with majority of vote wins seat. If no candidate wins majority vote, top two candidates advance to November runoff.
Cindy Chávez39.1%
65,501 votes
Matt Mahan32.3%
54,076 votes
Dev Davis10.8%
18,235 votes
Updated at 3:15 PM PT on July 7, 2022
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
Statewide RacesStatewide Races
Governor
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Gavin Newsom (D)(incumbent)56.1%
3,888,543 votes
Brian Dahle (R)17.5%
1,214,317 votes
Michael Shellenberger (NPP)4.1%
284,664 votes
Race called at 8:46 PM PT on June 7, 2022
96.79% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
96.79% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
U.S. Senate (Full Term)
Top two candidates advance to general election for six-year term ending January 2029.
Alex Padilla (D)(incumbent)54.4%
3,674,093 votes
Mark Meuser (R)14.7%
997,878 votes
Cordie Williams (R)6.8%
463,964 votes
Race called at 9:29 PM PT on June 7, 2022
96.79% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
96.79% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
U.S. Senate (Partial/Unexpired Term)
Top two candidates advance to general election for remainder of current term ending January 2023.
Alex Padilla (D)(incumbent)55.3%
3,687,988 votes
Mark Meuser (R)21.9%
1,460,740 votes
James Bradley (R)6.9%
460,033 votes
Race called at 9:05 PM PT on June 7, 2022
96.79% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
96.79% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Attorney General
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Rob Bonta (D)(incumbent)54.6%
3,701,624 votes
Nathan Hochman (R)18%
1,220,350 votes
Eric Early (R)16.4%
1,111,570 votes
Race called at 6:01 PM PT on June 23, 2022
96.78% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
96.78% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Controller
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Lanhee Chen (R)36.9%
2,463,398 votes
Malia Cohen (D)22.7%
1,518,866 votes
Yvonne Yiu (D)15.1%
1,007,191 votes
Race called at 3:18 PM PT on June 15, 2022
96.79% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
96.79% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Insurance Commissioner
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Ricardo Lara (D)(incumbent)36%
2,378,137 votes
Marc Levine (D)18%
1,192,583 votes
Robert Howell (R)18%
1,186,564 votes
Race called at 9:38 PM PT on June 7, 2022
96.76% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
96.76% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Races by CountyRaces by County
Alameda CountyAlameda County
Alameda County District Attorney
Candidate with majority of vote wins seat. If no candidate wins majority vote, top two candidates advance to November runoff.
Pamela Price43.2%
117,280 votes
Terry Wiley27.1%
73,595 votes
Jimmie L. Wilson19.5%
53,094 votes
Updated at 5:40 PM PT on July 7, 2022
Alameda County
Alameda County
State Senate, District 10
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Lily Mei (D)33.1%
47,088 votes
Aisha Wahab (D)30%
42,647 votes
Paul Pimentel (R)21.5%
30,679 votes
Race called at 4:27 PM PT on June 17, 2022
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
State Assembly, District 25
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Ash Kalra (D)(incumbent)
Ted Stroll (R)
Race called at 8:00 PM PT on June 7, 2022
Associated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Associated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Contra Costa CountyContra Costa County
Diana Becton(incumbent)56.4%
124,574 votes
Mary Knox43.5%
96,276 votes
Updated at 6:30 PM PT on June 24, 2022
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
Measure G
Contra Costa County. Extension of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program. Passes with ⅔ vote.
Yes67.3%
150,903 votes
No32.6%
73,051 votes
Updated at 6:30 PM PT on June 24, 2022
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
U.S. House of Representatives, District 8
Top two candidates advance to general election.
John Garamendi (D)(incumbent)63.2%
71,909 votes
Rudy Recile (R)20.5%
23,391 votes
Cheryl Sudduth (D)9.8%
11,253 votes
Race called at 9:16 PM PT on June 14, 2022
98.26% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
98.26% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Marin CountyMarin County
Measure A
Marin County. Sales tax. Passes with ⅔ vote.
Yes74.7%
61,003 votes
No25.2%
20,626 votes
Updated at 9:09 AM PT on June 30, 2022
Marin County
Marin County
Marin County Superintendent of Schools
Candidate with majority of vote wins seat.
John Carroll65.7%
43,837 votes
Michele Crncich Hodge34.2%
22,881 votes
Updated at 9:09 AM PT on June 30, 2022
Marin County
Marin County
State Assembly, District 12
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Damon Connolly (D)37.4%
42,917 votes
Sara Aminzadeh (D)36.5%
41,897 votes
Steve Schwartz (D)14.4%
16,589 votes
Race called at 1:32 PM PT on June 22, 2022
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Napa CountyNapa County
Measure L
Napa County. Sales tax. Passes with ⅔ vote.
Yes56.3%
18,637 votes
No43.6%
14,437 votes
Updated at 5:00 PM PT on June 27, 2022
Napa County
Napa County
Napa County Supervisor, District 1
Candidate with majority of vote wins seat. If no candidate wins majority vote, top two candidates advance to November runoff.
Joelle Gallagher42.6%
2,602 votes
Suzanne Besú Truchard29.2%
1,780 votes
Garrett Hale14.1%
862 votes
Updated at 5:00 PM PT on June 27, 2022
Napa County
Napa County
Napa County Supervisor, District 3
Candidate with majority of vote wins seat. If no candidate wins majority vote, top two candidates advance to November runoff.
Anne Cottrell39.6%
3,069 votes
John F. Dunbar18.6%
1,442 votes
Anna Chouteau14.5%
1,124 votes
Updated at 5:00 PM PT on June 27, 2022
Napa County
Napa County
San Francisco CountySan Francisco County
Proposition C
Recall reforms. Passes with a majority vote.
Yes42%
89,731 votes
No57.9%
123,685 votes
Updated at 5:10 PM PT on June 22, 2022
San Francisco County
San Francisco County
Proposition G
Public health emergency leave. Passes with a majority vote.
Yes64.4%
137,842 votes
No35.5%
76,077 votes
Updated at 5:10 PM PT on June 22, 2022
San Francisco County
San Francisco County
Yes55%
122,588 votes
No44.9%
100,177 votes
Race called at 9:04 PM PT on June 7, 2022
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
San Mateo CountySan Mateo County
U.S. House of Representatives, District 15
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Kevin Mullin (D)41.1%
58,779 votes
David Canepa (D)24.1%
34,451 votes
Gus Mattammal (R)16.5%
23,608 votes
Race called at 3:38 PM PT on June 15, 2022
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
U.S. House of Representatives, District 16
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Anna Eshoo (D)(incumbent)47.8%
81,047 votes
Rishi Kumar (D)15.6%
26,415 votes
Peter Ohtaki (R)12.6%
21,332 votes
Race called at 5:58 PM PT on June 17, 2022
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
State Assembly, District 21
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Diane Papan (D)41.3%
40,406 votes
Giselle Hale (D)19.8%
19,390 votes
Mark Gilham (R)19.4%
19,057 votes
Race called at 6:55 PM PT on June 17, 2022
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Santa Clara CountySanta Clara County
San José Mayor
Candidate with majority of vote wins seat. If no candidate wins majority vote, top two candidates advance to November runoff.
Cindy Chávez39.1%
65,501 votes
Matt Mahan32.3%
54,076 votes
Dev Davis10.8%
18,235 votes
Updated at 3:15 PM PT on July 7, 2022
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
State Senate, District 10
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Lily Mei (D)33.1%
47,088 votes
Aisha Wahab (D)30%
42,647 votes
Paul Pimentel (R)21.5%
30,679 votes
Race called at 4:27 PM PT on June 17, 2022
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
State Assembly, District 25
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Ash Kalra (D)(incumbent)
Ted Stroll (R)
Race called at 8:00 PM PT on June 7, 2022
Associated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Associated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Solano CountySolano County
Krishna Abrams(incumbent)59.8%
41,917 votes
Sharon Henry40.1%
28,070 votes
Updated at 5:15 PM PT on June 23, 2022
Solano County
Solano County
Solano County Board of Supervisors, District 3
Candidate with majority of vote wins seat. If no candidate wins majority vote, top two candidates advance to November runoff.
Wanda Williams35.2%
4,310 votes
Chuck Timm28%
3,430 votes
Pete Sanchez16%
1,969 votes
Updated at 5:15 PM PT on June 23, 2022
Solano County
Solano County
U.S. House of Representatives, District 8
Top two candidates advance to general election.
John Garamendi (D)(incumbent)63.2%
71,909 votes
Rudy Recile (R)20.5%
23,391 votes
Cheryl Sudduth (D)9.8%
11,253 votes
Race called at 9:16 PM PT on June 14, 2022
98.26% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
98.26% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Sonoma CountySonoma County
State Assembly, District 12
Top two candidates advance to general election.
Damon Connolly (D)37.4%
42,917 votes
Sara Aminzadeh (D)36.5%
41,897 votes
Steve Schwartz (D)14.4%
16,589 votes
Race called at 1:32 PM PT on June 22, 2022
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, District 2
Candidate with majority of vote wins seat. If no candidate wins majority vote, top two candidates advance to November runoff.
David Rabbitt(incumbent)52.9%
14,423 votes
Blake Hooper41.7%
11,371 votes
Kevin Hayenga5.2%
1,425 votes
Updated at 4:15 PM PT on June 24, 2022
Sonoma County
Sonoma County
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, District 4
Candidate with majority of vote wins seat.
James Gore(incumbent)74.8%
18,917 votes
Andy Springer25.1%
6,363 votes
Updated at 4:15 PM PT on June 24, 2022
Sonoma County
Sonoma County
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