Before you go to sleep: Here’s what we know at 10 p.m. for key California election results
Polls are now closed for the 2022 California general election, and ballots are still being counted across the state.
Stay with The Bee for the latest results from early votes. Here are the races and propositions we’re watching:
The following are unofficial, early returns as of 10 p.m. Tuesday.
California governor’s race
Democratic incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom won reelection against Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle.
Newsom was elected governor in November 2018, and he defeated a Republican-led recall effort in 2021. Since taking office, Newsom’s priorities have included improving housing, gun control, expanding health care, making California a sanctuary state for abortions and pandemic recovery.
Dahle, a farmer and small business owner from rural Lassen County, represents the 1st Senate District. His platform focused on the cost of living in California, funding law enforcement to prevent crime, addressing homelessness and the environment.
Latest update at 10 p.m.: Gov. Gavin Newsom has 61.5% of votes. Sen. Brian Dahle trails behind with 38.5% of votes.
READ MORE: Democrat Gavin Newsom declared winner over Republican opponent in California governor’s race
U.S. Senate
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla won both his partial term and a new term, defeating Republican constitutional attorney Mark Meuser.
Padilla was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2021, previously serving as the California Secretary of State since 2015. In a Bee story from October, Padilla answered questions about health care, climate change and federal deficits. Some of the issues he stands for include protecting women’s reproductive rights and freedoms, reversing Trump-era tax cuts and supporting the Green New Deal.
Meuser is an attorney and has been working with Dhillon Law Group since 2017. His work has focused on elections, political and constitutional law. His plans included cutting federal spending, funding education and limiting government overreach. Meuser did not respond to The Bee’s questions for the October story.
Latest update at 10 p.m. for full term: Sen. Alex Padilla has polled 62.8% votes. Mark Meuser trails behind with 37.2% votes.
Latest update at 10 p.m. for partial term: Sen. Alex Padilla has polled 62.6% votes. Mark Meuser 37.4% votes.
READ MORE: California Sen. Alex Padilla wins twice, finishing an unexpired term and getting his own
3rd Congressional District
Republican Assemblyman Kevin Kiley is up against Democratic physician Kermit Jones.
Kiley, from Rocklin, was elected to the California Assembly in 2016. He is a former criminal prosecutor and public school teacher. His campaign platform focused on reducing fees and taxes on energy, supporting stricter border security, opposing sanctuary city laws and reforming Veterans Affairs.
Jones, from Roseville, is an internal medicine doctor and veteran, and has not been elected to office before. In a Bee story, Jones voiced support for abortion rights, as well as reducing the federal deficit by enforcing income taxes on billionaires and big corporations. He also wants to increase access to health care and improve road infrastructure.
Latest update at 10 p.m.: Kermit Jones leads at 51.5%. Assemblyman Kevin Kiley has 48.5% votes.
READ MORE: GOP’s Kevin Kiley and Democrat Kermit Jones in close race for 3rd Congressional District
22nd Congressional District
Republican Congressman David G. Valadao is up against Democratic California legislator Rudy Salas.
Valadao, from Hanford, has been representing the 21st District from 2013 to 2019 and 2021. He previously was an assemblyman for the 30th State Assembly District. A dairy farmer, his positions focus on addressing water and drought and improving law enforcement. Following the Jan. 6 riot, Valadao was one of just 10 Republican House members who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump.
Salas, from Bakersfield, is an assemblyman, representing the 32nd District. He was also the first Latino Bakersfield City Councilmember when elected in 2012. His stance includes safer water infrastructure, increasing federal minimum wage to $15 and supporting women’s right to choose.
Latest update at 10 p.m.: Congressman David G. Valadao has gained 50.6% votes. Rudy Salas is at 49.4%.
READ MORE: David Valadao clings to slim lead over Rudy Salas in California congressional race
State Senate District 8
Democratic City Councilwoman Angelique Ashby is up against Democratic advocate Dave Jones.
Ashby has been on the Sacramento City Council since 2010. She was the only woman on the council for more than six years and also served as Vice Mayor for seven years. During her tenure, she’s addressed climate change and implemented police reform. If elected, she plans to improve education and youth programs, prioritize economic development and increase housing.
Jones was previously the California State Insurance Commissioner from 2011 to 2018. In a Bee story, Jones stated support for investing in mental healthcare, preventing homelessness via financial assistance and building affordable housing. He also believes in shifting energy production to renewable resources to address climate change.
Latest update at 10 p.m.: Councilwoman Angelique Ashby has gained 51.9% of votes. Dave Jones is at 48.1%.
READ MORE: Angelique Ashby takes early lead over Dave Jones in hard-fought Sacramento Senate race
State Assembly District 10
Sacramento City Councilman Eric Guerra and Elk Grove City Councilwoman Stephanie Nguyen, both Democrats, ran to represent District 10.
Guerra has been a Sacramento City councilman since 2015. He was also the chair of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District and former governor’s appointee CSU Board of Trustees. Some of the issues he plans on addressing if elected include the housing crisis, education and improved transportation.
Nguyen has been an Elk Grove councilwoman since 2017. She’s also the executive director of Asian Resources, Inc., a non-profit that assists underserved communities with programs such as job assistance. Her policy priorities include homelessness, public safety and economic development.
Latest update at 10 p.m.: Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen has polled 57.9%. Councilmember Eric Guerra is at 42.1% votes.
READ MORE: Stephanie Nguyen opens up big lead over Eric Guerra in Sacramento Assembly race
Proposition 1
Prop 1 is leaning toward “yes.” The measure puts forth the constitutional right to reproductive freedom, a legislative constitutional amendment.
The proposition does not have direct fiscal effect. It will change the state’s constitution to say that California cannot deny or stop a person’s freedom and right to choose to have or not have an abortion, and to use or not use contraceptives.
Voting “yes” on Prop 1 means the California Constitution will change to include existing reproductive rights to have an abortion or use contraceptives.
Voting “no” on Prop 1 means the California Constitution will not be changed to include existing rights to reproductive freedom. These rights will still continue to exist.
Latest update at 10 p.m.: 68.5% votes “yes” and 31.5% votes for “no.”
READ MORE: Measure to add abortion rights to California Constitution takes big lead in early voting
Proposition 26
Prop 26 is leaning towards “no.” It would allow for in-person roulette, dice games and sports wagering on tribal lands.
It will change the California Constitution and state law, permitting state’s privately operated racetracks and tribal casinos to offer sports betting. You must be at least 21 to bet at racetracks. California would collect 10% of sports bets made at racetracks each day, subtracting prize payments, and funnel it into a California Sports Wagering Fund.
Bets will not be allowed for certain sports, such as high school and California college games. Passing of this proposition would effect state and local government revenue and spending.
A “yes” vote means authorizing in-person sports betting at tribal casinos and racetracks. Tribal casinos could also offer in-person roulette and dice games. There would also be a new way to enforce certain gambling laws.
A “no” vote means sports betting continues to be illegal in the state and tribal casinos cannot offer roulette and dice games. There would be no changes to state gambling regulation enforcement.
Latest update at 10 p.m.: 70.4% votes for “no” and 29.6% votes for “yes.”
READ MORE: California voters ready to reject legalized sports betting as ballot measures trail
Proposition 27
Prop 27 is leaning towards “no.” It would allow for online and mobile sports betting outside of tribal lands.
Tribes and gambling companies offering online sports betting will have to make payments to the state for reasons, such as regulatory costs and to aid homelessness. The proposition would also establish an online sports betting regulatory unit and will help reduce illegal online sports betting.
People 21 and over can make bets on sports and non-sports events, except for certain events, such as elections and high school games.
Voting “yes” means licensed tribes and gambling companies could offer online sports betting to those 21 and older.
Voting “no” means sports betting will continue to be illegal and there would be no changes to state gambling law enforcement.
Latest update at 10 p.m.: 84% votes for “no” and 16% votes for “yes.”
READ MORE: California voters ready to reject legalized sports betting as ballot measures trail
Proposition 30
Prop 30 leans toward “no.” It would allow for funding of programs to cut down air pollution and prevent wildfires by increasing personal income tax for those earning more than $2 million annually.
These individuals will pay an additional tax of 1.75% on the share of their income above $2 million. If voted in, the requirement begins January 2023 and will end by January 2043, or earlier if California is able to drop its state greenhouse gas emissions by a certain level before that.
A “yes” vote means taxpayers who earn more than $2 million annually will pay the additional tax on personal income, which will fund zero-emission vehicle programs and wildfire prevention and response.
A “no” vote means no changes will be made to personal income taxes for those who have more than $2 million annually.
Latest update at 10 p.m.: 57.1% votes for “no” and 42.9% votes for “yes.”
READ MORE: Proposition 30, California ‘millionaires’ tax for electric vehicles, trails by double-digits
For more results, go to sacbee.com.
This story was originally published November 8, 2022 at 10:16 PM.