JUST IN: Republican Brian Dahle advances to face Gavin Newsom in November general election for California governor. ElectionDay
Incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a field of two dozen challengers to his re-election, but none appear to be giving him a serious scare in terms of polling and fundraising. The Democrat maintains a high level of confidence and full campaign coffers after beating back a statewide recall effort last fall.Within minutes of the polls closing at 8 p.m., the Associated Press was projecting Newsom would advance to the November runoff, with his challenger still undetermined.
The candidate who was endorsed by the state GOP is state Sen. Brian Dahle, who represents a district in the Sacramento area.Result:Another intriguing candidate is Bay Area environmentalist turned policy advocate Michael Shellenberg, author of"San Fransicko: How Progressives Ruin Cities." The former Democrat is running with no party preference.
For a complete list of candidates and the latest results on election night updated as they come in, please check this page.Incumbent Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis also faces several challengers including: Democrats William Saacke and Jeffrey Morgan; Republicans Angela Underwood Jacobs, David Fennell and Clint Saunders; NPP candidate David Hillberg, and PFP candidate Mohammad Arif.Incumbent Rob Bonta was projected to advance to the November general election.
Republicans think they have a chance this year to unseat appointed Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta.Two Republicans are campaigning in the June 7 primary. But so is Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, who gave up her Republican affiliation four years ago and is running as an independent.The state Republican Party endorsed former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman.
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