Democrat Maienschein, a five-term legislator, prevails in 76th District contest that flipped twice in early returns after Election Day
Two weeks after Election Day, the tight race for the 76th District state Assembly race in North County is over.
“While the results show broad and strong support, it has become clear that I will not be able to win this seat in the state Assembly this election cycle,” she wrote in a statement dated Nov. 18.Bruce-Lane, a businesswoman and Olivenhain water board member, said she had called Maienschein to congratulate him and “wish him and his family the best as he takes office.”
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