Barring a sudden, massive swing in late voting Bakersfield businessman Stan Ellis (R–Bakersfield) will become the next member of California State Assembly, replacing now-Congressman Vince Fong (R–Bakersfield) by securing an outright victory in Tuesday’s special primary election.
Ellis opened a hefty lead over a four-person field, commanding 63.5% of the vote in early voting results in Kern and Tulare counties.
Here’s look at the results:
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What they’re saying: Fong issued a statement congratulating Ellis on the victory.
- “Congratulations to my friend Stan Ellis for his election victory tonight,” Fong said in his statement. “He will be a tremendous advocate for our community in Sacramento. I look forward to working with Assemblyman-elect Ellis on the critical needs of the Central Valley so our region can continue to grow and thrive.”
