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California General Election 2024: Live election updates, called races

California General Election 2024: Live election updates, called races
WE’LL HAVE THAT ALL COMING UP. NOW BACK OVER TO YOU. ALL RIGHT. DIRK, THANKS SO MUCH TO OUR ELECTION COVERAGE. NOW WE’LL GIVE YOU A LIVE LOOK AT THE WHITE HOUSE. DONALD TRUMP HAS BEEN DECLARED THE PRESIDENT ELECT, MAKING HIM THE 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. AND JUST THE SECOND CANDIDATE IN U.S. HISTORY TO WIN NONCONSECUTIVE WHITE HOUSE TERMS. LET’S GIVE YOU A LOOK AT THE ELECTORAL MAP RIGHT NOW. DONALD TRUMP NOW AT 292 ELECTORAL VOTES, WHILE VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS IS AT 224, TRUMP CLEARED THE 270 VOTES NEEDED TO CLINCH THE PRESIDENCY WITH A WIN IN WISCONSIN. NBC NEWS PROJECTED THAT WIN AT 230 THIS MORNING. LET’S GIVE YOU A LOOK AT THE POPULAR VOTE AS WELL. UNLIKE THE PAST TWO ELECTIONS, MR. TRUMP HAS WON THAT AS WELL. RIGHT NOW, ACCORDING TO THAT GRAPHIC, HE HAS JUST UNDER 5 MILLION MORE VOTES THAN KAMALA HARRIS. WE ALSO NOW KNOW THAT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS HAS CALLED DONALD TRUMP TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS ELECTION VICTORY. SHE’S ALSO EXPECTED TO SPEAK PUBLICLY SOON. THAT’S EXPECTED TO HAPPEN AT 1 P.M. OUR TIME. AND THE 45TH PRESIDENT, NOW POISED TO BECOME THE 47TH. AND NOW PRESIDENT ELECT TRUMP’S CAMPAIGN SHIFTS TO FOCUS TO THE TRANSITION OF POWER. JAY GRAY HAS MORE FROM THE BATTLEGROUND STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. WELL, THE CAMPAIGN FOR FORMER NOW FUTURE PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP HAS SHIFTED FROM A CAMPAIGN TO A TRANSITION AS HE IS NOW PRESIDENT ELECT DONALD TRUMP. THE 45TH PRESIDENT WILL NOW BE THE 47TH PRESIDENT IN A WIN THAT HAD BEEN BILLED LEADING INTO ELECTION DAY AS ONE THAT WOULD BE TIGHTLY CONTESTED, THAT THESE TWO CAMPAIGNS WERE NECK AND NECK GOING INTO ELECTION DAY, AND THAT WE MAY NOT KNOW THE RESULTS OF THIS FOR SEVERAL DAYS. I THINK IN ANY DISCUSSION NOW, THE DAY AFTER, WE HAVE TO START WITH THE IDEA AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MANY OF THOSE POLLS, MANY OF THE ANALYSTS, THEY MISSED IT. THIS TIME. THEY WERE JUST WRONG. THIS WAS A DOMINANT WIN BY DONALD TRUMP, ONE THAT SAW HIM TAKE MOST, IF NOT ALL, OF THE BATTLEGROUND STATES. YOU KNOW, BOTH CAMPAIGNS HAD SAID THAT THERE WAS NO CLEAR PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE WITHOUT A WIN HERE IN PENNSYLVANIA. HE, OF COURSE, WON THIS STATE. HE WON GEORGIA, NORTH CAROLINA AS WELL. AND WHEN THOSE THREE SWING STATES WERE MOVED TO THE TRUMP SIDE OF THE LEDGER IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS, THAT IS WHEN HE CAME OUT AT HIS VICTORY RALLY IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, TO TALK WITH SUPPORTERS. EVERY SINGLE DAY I WILL BE FIGHTING FOR YOU. AND WITH EVERY BREATH IN MY BODY, I WILL NOT REST UNTIL WE HAVE DELIVERED THE STRONG, SAFE AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA THAT OUR CHILDREN DESERVE AND THAT YOU DESERVE. SO AGAIN, THE PRESIDENT ELECT, DONALD TRUMP, HIS VICE PRESIDENT ELECT, JD VANCE, NOW FORMING THEIR TRANSITION TEAM. WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS AT THIS POINT. SHE WAS HOLDING A RALLY AT HER ALMA MATER, HOWARD UNIVERSITY IN WASHINGTON. DID NOT SPEAK TO THAT CROWD LAST NIGHT, BUT DID SAY THAT SHE WOULD ADDRESS THE NATION ALONG WITH PRESIDENT BIDEN AT SOME POINT TODAY. SOMETIME THIS AFTERNOON, HER CAMPAIGN SAYING THAT THIS WILL CLEARLY BE A DIFFICULT SPEECH AND ONE THAT THEY BELIEVE MAY BE EMOTIONAL AS WELL. THAT’S THE LATEST FROM HERE IN PHILADELPHIA. I’M JAY GRAY, NBC NEWS AND SOME LOCAL CONGRESSIONAL RACES HAVE NOT YET BEEN CALLED. LET’S START IN HOUSE DISTRICT THREE, WHICH IS OFFICIALLY CALLED THIS MORNING. REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT KEVIN KILEY WON REELECTION THERE AT 58%. IN DISTRICT NINE, INCUMBENT JOSH HARDER LEADS REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER STOCKTON MAYOR KEVIN LINCOLN. RIGHT NOW, ALTHOUGH THAT IS A VERY NARROW LEAD AT JUST OVER 2000 VOTES, THIS MOSTLY SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY DISTRICT IS ALWAYS SPLIT, SO WE MAY NOT KNOW A WINNER FOR SEVERAL DAYS. MAYBE EVEN WEEKS. LET’S GO TO THE 13TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RIGHT NOW. INCUMBENT REPUBLICAN JOHN DUARTE ALSO HAS A LEAD. IT’S ALSO SLIM. THIS ONE OVER. ADAM GRAY. JUST OVER 3000 VOTES RIGHT THERE. DISTRICT NINE AND 13 ARE TWO RACES THAT WILL FACTOR IN WHETHER DEMOCRATS CAN REGAIN CONTROL OF THE HOUSE AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, CALLED HOUSE DISTRICT SIX FOR ITS INCUMBENT DOCTOR, AMI BERA. HE’S UP RIGHT NOW BY 14 PERCENTAGE POINTS OVER REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER CHRIS CHRISTINE BUSH. DEMOCRATIC INCUMBENT DORIS MATSUI AND JOHN GARAMENDI ALSO WON THEIR RACES EASILY. NOW, MANY CITIES HELD MAYORAL RACES AS WELL, WITH OUR AREA’S TWO LARGEST CITIES ELECTING NEW MAYORS IN SACRAMENTO. DARRELL STEINBERG WAS NOT RUNNING FOR A THIRD TERM, AND RIGHT NOW, FORMER CITY COUNCILMAN AND CURRENT ASSEMBLY MEMBER KEVIN MCCARTY HOLDS A LEAD THERE. TEN POINTS. THAT’S PRETTY SIGNIFICANT SO FAR. AND THAT LEAD COMES OVER POLITICAL NEWCOMER DOCTOR FLO HOFER. LET’S GO TO STOCKTON NOW. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTINA FUGAZI LEADS SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SUPERVISOR AND FORMER MIKE TYSON TRAINING PARTNER TOM PETTY THERE BY FOUR POINTS, 52%. AND IN WEST SACRAMENTO, MAYOR MARTHA GUERRERO IS HOLDING OFF VICE MAYOR DANTE EARLY IN THE COUNT. RIGHT THERE IS 60 TO 40, WITH THE INCUMBENT HOLDING THE LEAD. LET’S GO TO ELK GROVE RIGHT NOW. BOBBY SINGH ALLEN EASILY WON A SECOND TERM OVER TWO CHALLENGERS, TAKING NEARLY 70% OF THE VOTE IN THAT ONE. LET’S GO TO TRACY NOW. A HEATED BATTLE TO REPLACE AN OUTGOING MAYOR DAN ARREOLA HOLDS A LEAD RIGHT NOW, 47% OF THE VOTE OVER THE OTHER TWO CHALLENGERS. MEANWHILE, IT’S ALSO MOVING DAY FOR SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS AS THEY ARE MOVING THE BULK OF BALLOTS FROM THE WAREHOUSE TO THE ELECTION HEADQUARTERS AND INSIDE OF THOSE HEADQUARTERS, KCRA 3’S MIKE TESELLE FOUND OUT THAT ELECTION WORKERS ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT THE TURNOUT LAST NIGHT. WHAT A DIFFERENT SCENE IT IS HERE INSIDE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY ELECTIONS HEADQUARTERS. AS THE DAY AFTER ELECTIONS MEAN THAT THROUGH THESE WINDOWS LATER TODAY, A LOT OF THE PROCESSING OF BALLOTS WILL BE ON WHAT IS KNOWN AS MOVING DAY. AS THE BALLOTS ARE COMING FROM THE COLLECTION WAREHOUSE TO HERE. BUT ONE OF THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCES THAT I GOT TO SHOW OUT, THAT HAS TO DO WITH TURNOUT IS THE LINE YESTERDAY THAT, YOU KNOW, ESSENTIALLY ENDED HERE RIGHT OUTSIDE THE ELECTIONS OFFICE. MY PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL WESTBROOK AND I, WE’RE GOING TO SHOW YOU HOW LONG THAT LINE WAS JUST ON THIS FLOOR HERE. SO WE’RE WALKING DOWN THE HALLWAY PAST THE ELEVATORS. THE LINE WAS AGAINST THIS WALL, BY THE WAY. RIGHT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL. THAT IS WHERE THEY DO ALL THAT BALLOT PROCESSING. AND TABULATING. AND THEN THE LINE TURN THE CORNER PAST THE RESTROOMS AND THEN THE LINE TURNED THE CORNER AGAIN, AND IT CONTINUED TO SNAKE ALL THE WAY DOWN. THIS WALL UNTIL WE GET RIGHT HERE TO WHERE THE ELEVATORS ARE. AND THAT WAS THE LINE ON THE THIRD FLOOR WHERE WE ARE SIMILAR LINE DOWNSTAIRS IN THE LOBBY WHERE THEY HAD A WHOLE LINE AND A HOLDING ROOM OF PEOPLE WAITING TO GET ON THE ELEVATORS TO GET UP HERE, TO GET IN LINE. BY THE TIME THINGS ARE SAID AND DONE, REGISTRAR TELLING ME TURNOUT COULD BE RIGHT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF 80%, WHICH WOULD BE IN LINE WITH THE LAST PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, MIKE TESELLE KCRA THREE NEWS AND ELECTION OFFICIALS SAY THE NEXT ROUND OF RESULTS WILL BE POSTED FRIDAY EVENING. MEANWHILE, TEN STATEWIDE PROPOSITIONS ARE ON THE BALLOT FOR CALIFORNIA VOTERS DEALING WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES FROM THE RIGHT TO MARRY, TO RENT CONTROL MEASURES. SO LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THOSE PROPOSITIONS AND THE CURRENT RESULTS. LET’S START WITH PROP 32. THIS PROPOSITION ASKS CALIFORNIA VOTERS TO RAISE THE STATE’S MINIMUM WAGE TO $18 OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS, AND WITH 52% REPORTING, YOU SEE, RIGHT THERE, NO IS LEADING THE WAY WITH 52%. LET’S MOVE ON TO PROPOSITION 33. AND THAT ASKS CALIFORNIA VOTERS TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR CITIES AND COUNTIES TO LIMIT HOW MUCH A LANDLORD CAN CHARGE A TENANT FOR RENT. AND WITH 52% OF IT ALREADY REPORTED, IT’S AN OVERWHELMING NO THERE 62% TO 38. PROP 34 ASKS CALIFORNIA VOTERS TO APPROVE SOME NEW RULES FOR SOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND HOW THEY USE THE MONEY THEY MAKE FROM SELLING DISCOUNTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. AND WITH JUST 50% REPORTING SO FAR, THE YESES HAVE IT WITH FOUR POINTS. LET’S GET TO PROP 35. THAT ASKS CALIFORNIA VOTERS TO MAKE A PERMANENT TAX ON HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS, ALSO KNOWN AS MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS. AN OVERWHELMING 67% VOTING YES. THERE FOR PROP 36 THAT ASKS CALIFORNIA VOTERS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR FENTANYL DEALERS AND THEFT CRIMES BY RECLASSIFYING SOME THAT ARE CURRENTLY MISDEMEANORS AS FELONIES. AND THIS IS A
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California General Election 2024: Live election updates, called races
California election results are continuing to come in after Election Day on Nov. 5. Outside of the race to decide the country's next president, Californians voted in the U.S. Senate race, several congressional races and 10 statewide propositions. Check here for full election results | See the latest live national politics updates here.Find more California election updates below.Live Election updates in Northern California Wednesday, Nov. 66:50 p.m.: Measure E combines and extends existing parcel taxes to fund library services in Sacramento County.While the race has not yet been called, the results are in favor of Measure E."It keeps our libraries open. Without it, our libraries were only going to be open three days a week, compared to five as they are now. We would have had staffing shortages. We would have had a harder time with the acquisition of books, computers and things inside the library. It would have had a really big impact on our library. We tried our best to run a good campaign for it," said Karina Talamantes, Sacramento city council member and chair of the Sacramento Public Library Authority.6:45 p.m.: A California measure that allows the state to borrow money to help fund construction works for public schools is projected by The Associated Press to have the votes necessary to pass.Proposition 2 lets the state borrow $10 billion in bonds to help fund repairs, upgrades, and other construction work for schools. The money would be provided to public and charter schools, community colleges and career technical programs.6:29 p.m.: The Sacramento Metro Fire District said it is patiently awaiting the results of Measure O.It is a $415 million bond to enhance local fire and emergency medical response.It requires a two-thirds majority vote to approve."The support has been outstanding from the community," said Parker Wilburn of Sac Metro Fire. "We've had so many people come up to us and say 'We want to vote yes because we know what you do day in and day out for us. And we want to support you.' And that's just so great for the men and women on the front lines to be able to have the community do that, for them to know that they're on our team and they've got our backs because they know we have theirs."2:10 p.m.: KCRA 3's Anahita Jafary reports that Stanislaus County had its largest in-person voter turnout ever. 2 p.m.: California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will "seek to work with the incoming president" but added, "we intend to stand with states across our nation to defend our Constitution and uphold the rule of law." 1 p.m.: Kamala Harris won California but Donald Trump flipped multiple blue counties red in the the state, including in Northern California. See where here. 11:30 a.m.: The Associated Press projects that Proposition 4, which would borrow $10 billion for climate change-related initiatives, will pass.9:15 a.m.: Political analyst and former reporter Mike Luery joined KCRA 3 the morning after Election Day to comment on some of the major election results.9:05 a.m.: Reporter Mike TeSelle demonstrates how long voting lines were in one precinct.8:08 a.m.: Reporter Mike TeSelle gets a view of the ballot-counting process the morning after Election Day.8 a.m.: The Associated Press projects that Proposition 35, which would create a permanent tax on health insurance providers, will pass.7:48 a.m.: The Associated Press declared Republican incumbent Kevin Kiley the projected winner in the race for Congressional District 3. 7:46 a.m.: Watch the video below to get a look at where propositions stand.6 a.m.: Watch the video below to get a look at some races that have yet to be called in California.5 a.m.: The Associated Press overnight called the race for Congressional District 6 for Democratic incumbent Ami Bera. Tuesday, Nov. 511:49 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris won Minnesota, the AP projected. The latest result brings her electoral vote tally to 224, while former President Donald Trump is just a few votes shy of a return to the White House.11:45 p.m.: Early results for the Stockton mayoral race place Christina Fugazi just ahead of Tom Patti.11:37 p.m.: Trump vows to fight 'for your family and your future' in a speech to supporters from West Palm Beach. Trump said he would be the next president, while the AP and NBC News show him just a few electoral votes shy of the presidency.11:10 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won Pennsylvania, NBC News projected.The result places him just a few electoral votes shy of a return to the presidency.10:48 p.m.: Sacramento mayoral candidate Kevin McCarty addressed supporters on Tuesday night, as early results put him ahead of his challenger, Dr. Flojaune Cofer.McCarty said he’s eager to take the baton from current mayor Darrell Steinberg, who was among the crowd of supporters. However, he noted there is still a long way to go before the mayoral race is called.10:45 p.m.: Here's a look at our 10 p.m. coverage. 10:40 p.m.: California voters passed Proposition 3, removing a 2008 ban on same-sex marriage from the California constitution.The executive director of Equality California said it shows how the Golden State continues to uplift the fundamental rights of LGBTQ+ individuals."Proposition 3’s decisive win shows that Californians across the state stand united in the belief that everyone deserves to love and be loved," director Tony Hoang said in a statement. "This victory results from the strength and resilience of hundreds of community leaders, elected officials, and organizations who joined forces to champion LGBTQ+ rights."10:21 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris was projected by the AP to win New Hampshire, picking up 4 electoral votes.Harris' total electoral vote tally is 214.10:01 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump has won in Georgia, the AP projected. The Peach State was a key player in the 2020 election and ultimately went blue.Trump picked up 16 electoral votes, bringing his total to 247.10:00 p.m.: Republicans have taken the Senate majority for the first time in four years. The unexpected battleground of Nebraska pushed Republicans over the top late Tuesday.9:56 p.m.: An advisor for Vice President Kamala Harris said the candidate would not be speaking on election night, the AP said. The campaign noted that there were still votes to count.9:53 p.m.: The AP projected that Californians voted to pass Proposition 35, making permanent a tax on health insurance providers. 9:44 p.m.: Democrat Mike Thompson won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California, the AP projected. He defeated Republican challenger John Munn, a 75-year-old retiree from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.9:36 p.m.: In Sacramento, another race grabbing a lot of attention is the mayoral race. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty is running against Dr. Flojaune Cofer. McCarty is leading in the count, less than two hours after polls closed in California.Reporter Lee Anne Denyer was with Cofer's supporters on election night. Cofer addressed the crowd, thanking her supporters."I am grateful to have lived here for the last two decades," Cofer said.9:28 p.m.: After the AP projected Adam Schiff winning the California Senate seat left by the late Dianne Feinstein, both he and his challenger Steve Garvey addressed their supporters.“It has been a journey,” Garvey said. Earlier in the night, he told reporter Michelle Bandur that his campaign was a big learning experience.“As your senator, I am committed to standing up for every Californian,” Schiff said. “California will continue to be at the forefront of progress, the bulwark of democracy, the champion of innovation and the protector of our rights and freedoms.”9:16 p.m.: California voters passed Proposition 36, the tough-on-crime initiative to make some shoplifting and drug offenses felonies.The Yes on Proposition 36 campaign celebrated the passage, stating the measure ensures accountability."The passage of Proposition 36 reflects Californians’ strong desire for safer communities and meaningful solutions to our state’s rising crime, drug addiction, and homelessness crises. Proposition 36 offers a balanced approach, combining strict penalties for repeat offenders who threaten public safety with compassionate, mandated treatment for individuals struggling with addiction," the campaign shared in a statement.But members of the No on 36 committee fear the proposition's passage could lead to excessive incarceration."The backers of Proposition 36 sold the measure as all things to all people. They won support by promising voters an “era of mass treatment” to help people addicted to drugs or alcohol, who are living on our streets. We know that Californians want people who are suffering to have access to care. Proposition 36 is a giant unfunded mandate for locals to provide thousands of treatment beds and facilities in every county across this state — a mandate that will cost counties billions of dollars. Our fear all along is that these resources are not available, and that thousands of Californians who need help will instead be sent to jail or prison," the No on 36 campaign said in a statement.9:04 p.m.: Nearly an hour after polls closed, voters were still waiting to cast their ballots at Salida Public Library in Stanislaus County.The polling location was one of 33 voting centers in the county.9:03 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris picked up a win in Hawaii, the AP projected. The Aloha State added 4 electoral votes, bringing Harris' total to 210. 8:58 p.m.: Several California incumbents are projected to keep their seats in Congress.Those representatives include Doris Matsui, Mark DeSaulnier and John Raymond Garamendi.8:44 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris was projected by the AP to win Virginia. The victory adds 13 more electoral votes to her tally, bringing Harris to 205 votes. She would need 65 more to win.8:43 p.m.: There were 10 propositions on the ballot for California voters in this year's election.Issues like rent control, enforcing heavier crime sentences and raising the minimum wage were up for vote.Thirty minutes after polls closed in California, KCRA 3's Ashley Zavala detailed what lawmakers' thoughts were on this year's key ballot measures.8:38 p.m.: Several California seats for the U.S. House of Representatives are being closely watched across the nation. Some of the seats could determine which party controls the House.8:36 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris won in New Mexico and Oregon, the AP projected. The wins bring Harris' total to 192.8:27 p.m.: Polls have been closed in California for nearly half an hour but students at Sacramento State won't let a wait stop them from casting their ballot.Reporter Lee Anne Denyer showed a large number of students still waiting in line to vote at the Modoc Hall vote center, despite the AP already projecting Harris in the presidential race and Schiff in the Senate race as winners.Voters in line by 8 p.m. can still cast their ballot. 8:19 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won in North Carolina, the AP projected. He picked up 16 electoral votes with the victory, bringing his total to 230.Trump needs 40 more electoral college votes to win.8:05 p.m.: Minutes after polls closed, the AP projected Democrat Adam Schiff would win the Senate election in California, taking over the seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein. 8:01 p.m.: Polls in California closed at 8 p.m. and the AP was quick to project Vice President Kamala Harris as the winner in the Golden State. The AP also projected Harris would win the state of Washington. Harris earned 66 more electoral votes between both states. She has earned a total of 179 electoral votes. Former President Donald Trump was projected by the AP to win Idaho, picking up 4 more electoral votes and bringing his total to 214.7:44 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won in Iowa and Kansas, the AP projected.Both states carry 6 electoral votes, making his total 210.7:22 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris won in the District of Columbia, the AP projected.D.C. added 3 electoral votes to Harris' tally, bringing her total to 112.7:11 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris picked up a win in Colorado, the AP projected. Colorado was once a swing state, flipping between Democratic and Republican presidential candidates, but it has shifted blue in the past two decades.Harris earned 10 electoral votes from the Centennial State, bringing her total to 109.7:02 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump picked up wins in Montana and Utah, the AP projected. The wins earned Trump 10 more electoral votes, bringing his total to 198.6:51 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won Missouri on Tuesday, the AP projected.The Show-Me State added 10 electoral votes to Trump, bringing his total to 188.Ahead of more polls closing, Vice President Kamala Harris remains at 99 total electoral votes.6:22 p.m.: Reporter DeNeeka Hill has been seeing voters drop off their ballots in Solano County, with less than two hours until polls close.Solano County is not one of the 29 California counties that have adopted the Voter's Choice Act. That means voters weren't able to access early in-person voting locations, but they did still receive a mail-in ballot.6:15 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won in Ohio on Tuesday, the AP projected.The Buckeye State added 17 electoral votes, bringing his total to 178.6:04 p.m.: As more polls closed across the U.S., NBC News projected former President Donald Trump to win in Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. The AP also projected Trump would win Louisiana.Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris picked up New York, the AP projected.The victories brought Trump to 160 electoral votes and Harris to 99.5:57 p.m.: Reporter Andres Valle is seeing more voters line up at El Concilio Voting Center in Manteca.The location has been steady all day, Valle said, but now appears to have a larger crowd as more people got off work.5:46 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris got a boost with a win in Illinois, the AP projected. The win garnered Harris 19 electoral votes, bringing her total to 71.The reliably blue state, the home of former President Barack Obama, has supported Democratic presidential candidates since 1992.5:34 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris picked up wins in New Jersey and Delaware, the AP projected. Harris picked up 17 electoral college votes with the wins, bringing her tally to 52.5:30 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won in Arkansas, NBC News projected as polls closed in the Natural State. He picked up 6 electoral college votes, bringing his total to 101.5:07 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Florida, the AP projected. The victories bring his electoral college tally to 95.On the other end, Vice President Kamala Harris won Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Maryland, the AP projected. The wins bring her electoral college tally to 35.4:55 p.m.: Carolina Estrada reported from Salida Public Library in Stanislaus County.The line there has been growing through the afternoon, she said.One voter she spoke with talked about the high cost of cereal as a motivating factor.Another voter Joe Pardy also mentioned the economy and said immigration and foreign policy were among his top issues, too.4:51 p.m.: KCRA 3's Lysée Mitri is monitoring polling places in Placer County.Election officials say Placer County is expected to break the record number of voters that was set in the 2020 presidential election, which saw an 80% turnout.The Martha Riley Community Library in Roseville has an hour-long wait to vote in the final hours before polls close in California.4:47 p.m.: On Election Day, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. said roughly 22,000 customers could have their power shut off due to increased fire risk, affecting parts of 17 counties and four tribal areas.KCRA 3's Erin Heft was in Solano County on Election Day to find out what the plan is for polling places.Solano County Registrar of Voters John Gardner estimates poll workers will have one to two hours to pack up after any potential shut downs.Affected locations also have extra battery supplies and generators to keep all systems running.4:42 p.m.: Lines of voters wrapped around the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters in Stockton.Reporter Anahita Jafary noted that the line stretched to the back of the building.The US Department of Justice is also keeping an eye on that polling location. It's the only vote center in California the DOJ is monitoring.4:41 p.m.: Jason Marks reports that election workers at the Wackford Aquatic Complex in Elk Grove have seen more in-person voters than expected. There was still a line out the door at 4:30 p.m.As of 4 p.m., there were 630 in-person votes at the location, he said. That doesn’t include people who have dropped off their ballots.4:33 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won West Virginia, the AP projected. This adds four electoral votes to Trump's total tally, bringing it to 23 with his wins in Indiana and Kentucky.It's the third straight presidential election Trump has claimed victory in the Mountain State.4:29 p.m.: Andres Valle spoke to voters in Manteca.“I just need a difference in the economy right now,” Jennifer Rosas said. “A lot of things are hard, especially for me struggling day to day.”Another voter said she “wanted to vote for the right president” and would not judge others on who they chose.Valle said lines haven’t been too bad at the locations he’s seen.4:25 p.m.: Students at Sacramento State are waiting up to 2 hours to cast their ballot in Modoc Hall. "It's amazing," said the vote center's inspector Michael Craig. "To see so many young people interested and engaged in the election process—it's fantastic. It's really heartening, it really is." Craig expects the long lines to stay in place until the polls close. Voters can join the line until 8 p.m.4:22 p.m.: Peyton Headlee reported from Grace Presbyterian Church in Lodi. The polling place inspector there said there have been lines since 7 a.m. and it’s been one of the biggest turnouts they have ever seen. Voter Miguel Garza mentioned the economy and national debt as his top issue. Another voter, Shannon Hankins, said it was important to “take ownership of what we are and who we are.”4:15 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris won the Democratic stronghold of Vermont on Tuesday, the AP projected. The small state has voted in favor of Democratic candidates in the previous eight presidential elections.The state adds 3 electoral votes to Harris' tally.4:05 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won Kentucky for the third consecutive election on Tuesday, the AP projected. That added eight electoral votes to his tally. The Republican nominee for president has won Kentucky in every election since Democrat Bill Clinton carried the Bluegrass State in 1996.The former president also won in Indiana, the AP projected. Indiana adds 11 electoral votes to Trump's tally. 3:30 p.m.: Investigative Reporter Lysée Mitri is in Placer County, where there are more than 292,000 registered voters. Election officials there said ballot drop boxes have been filling up and lines to vote have been steady. They believe the county could be on track to break a record for voter turnout.Reporter Carolina Estrada is in Stanislaus County, where a number of voters wait in line at the Salida Library to cast their ballot.Watch KCRA 3 at 4 p.m. for more Election Day updates.3:00 p.m.: Reporter Lee Anne Denyer is seeing long lines of people waiting to cast their ballot at Sacramento State.Denyer said the inspector told her these were the longest lines he's ever seen while working elections.This particular vote center is at Modoc Hall on campus. Voters can join the line until 8 p.m.12:40 p.m.: Get caught up on what to know before polls close tonight. Here is when to expect election results by state.These are the changes to the Electoral College map for 2024.What to know about the early vote turnout by state.12 p.m.: U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who was stopped during a screening process at the Capitol Visitor Center. He smelled like fuel and had a torch and flare gun, police said. See more national political updates here. 11:05 a.m.: What are the election results so far? People across California have already been turning to Google to find results.The answer is that there is nothing to show for now with the exception of one small New Hampshire town that has six registered voters. Those votes are split down the middle between both presidential candidates.While some polling places are already reporting how many ballots they've received, it is still too early for results to populate.| RELATED READ | How does The Associated Press count the vote?Polls close at 8 p.m.9:45 a.m.: The El Dorado County registrar of voters is hoping for a larger turnout in his county.8:04 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo speaks with a woman who had just finished casting her ballot in Stockton. 7:11 a.m.: Reporter Mike Teselle with Ryan Ronco, the Placer County registrar of voters, about their efforts in election transparency.Ronco said what they are doing differently this year is allowing voters to bring their vote-by-mail ballots to a polling place and have their ballots scanned right inf front of them.He also spoke of how Placer County has a higher turnout so far than expected.7 a.m.: Polls for in-person voting have opened at all locations across California.How to vote, track your ballotWhere to find a polling place6:39 a.m.: Reporter Mike TeSelle is along Highway 65 in Placer County near the Roseville Galleria Mall talking about Measure B.If passed, it would impose a sales tax that could widen Highway 65 and improve the Interstate 80 interchange. It's an attempt to address a bottleneck of traffic that impacts commuters.The sales tax would last for 30 years if approved.6:34 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo has a view of the San Joaquin County Registrar's Office located on North San Joaquin Street and East Weber Avenue in Stockton ready to take in a steady stream of voters once polls open at 7 a.m.The registrar of voters said a help desk and support staff are available to help anyone with help casting their ballots.6:30 a.m.: Find a recap of our 6:30 a.m. live coverage here.6:03 a.m.: Reporter Leticia Ordaz is at the Sacramento County Registrar's Office, talking about how the office has teamed up with the sheriff's office to ensure nothing goes wrong at the 88 vote centers in the county.Ken Casparis, a county spokesperson said polling places will not tolerate any voter intimidation or any electioneering efforts. 4 a.m.: Political Data Inc. reports that out of all 22.5 million ballots that were sent out to Californians, more than 8 million, or 37%, of all ballots have already been cast. See full overnight findings here.According to the Secretary of State's website, closer to 18 million ballots were cast in the 2020 General Election, which at the time broke the previous record set by the 2016 election by more than 3 million votes.In Sacramento County, the percentages are similar, with PDI showing that of the 280,703 ballots sent out, 98,504 (35%) have already been returned. See these overnight findings here.What to know before polls open at 7 a.m.While voters can cast their ballot in person on Election Day, millions of California voters have already mailed in or dropped off their ballot. Here's how to track your ballot. Here's a look at early voter turnout across the country.Before heading out the door to vote, check if you are heading to the correct or closest voting location. Find out how to check here.Still need to learn more about some of the issues and races on the ballot? Here is some information about the 10 propositions Californians are voting on. You can also learn more about all the races and issues in our KCRA 3 voter guide. For those eager to head to the polls, make sure you know what you can and can't do when it comes to voting in California. For example, you cannot wear pins, hats, shirts or other visible items that display a candidate’s name, image, logo or information about supporting or opposing a ballot measure. Here are more Election Day dos and don'ts. Find more political news from our national team here.

California election results are continuing to come in after Election Day on Nov. 5.

Outside of the race to decide the country's next president, Californians voted in the U.S. Senate race, several congressional races and 10 statewide propositions.

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Live Election updates in Northern California

Wednesday, Nov. 6

6:50 p.m.: Measure E combines and extends existing parcel taxes to fund library services in Sacramento County.

While the race has not yet been called, the results are in favor of Measure E.

"It keeps our libraries open. Without it, our libraries were only going to be open three days a week, compared to five as they are now. We would have had staffing shortages. We would have had a harder time with the acquisition of books, computers and things inside the library. It would have had a really big impact on our library. We tried our best to run a good campaign for it," said Karina Talamantes, Sacramento city council member and chair of the Sacramento Public Library Authority.

6:45 p.m.: A California measure that allows the state to borrow money to help fund construction works for public schools is projected by The Associated Press to have the votes necessary to pass.

Proposition 2 lets the state borrow $10 billion in bonds to help fund repairs, upgrades, and other construction work for schools. The money would be provided to public and charter schools, community colleges and career technical programs.

6:29 p.m.: The Sacramento Metro Fire District said it is patiently awaiting the results of Measure O.

It is a $415 million bond to enhance local fire and emergency medical response.

It requires a two-thirds majority vote to approve.

"The support has been outstanding from the community," said Parker Wilburn of Sac Metro Fire. "We've had so many people come up to us and say 'We want to vote yes because we know what you do day in and day out for us. And we want to support you.' And that's just so great for the men and women on the front lines to be able to have the community do that, for them to know that they're on our team and they've got our backs because they know we have theirs."

2:10 p.m.: KCRA 3's Anahita Jafary reports that Stanislaus County had its largest in-person voter turnout ever.

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2 p.m.: California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will "seek to work with the incoming president" but added, "we intend to stand with states across our nation to defend our Constitution and uphold the rule of law."

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1 p.m.: Kamala Harris won California but Donald Trump flipped multiple blue counties red in the the state, including in Northern California. See where here.

11:30 a.m.: The Associated Press projects that Proposition 4, which would borrow $10 billion for climate change-related initiatives, will pass.

9:15 a.m.: Political analyst and former reporter Mike Luery joined KCRA 3 the morning after Election Day to comment on some of the major election results.


9:05 a.m.: Reporter Mike TeSelle demonstrates how long voting lines were in one precinct.


8:08 a.m.: Reporter Mike TeSelle gets a view of the ballot-counting process the morning after Election Day.


8 a.m.: The Associated Press projects that Proposition 35, which would create a permanent tax on health insurance providers, will pass.

7:48 a.m.: The Associated Press declared Republican incumbent Kevin Kiley the projected winner in the race for Congressional District 3.

7:46 a.m.: Watch the video below to get a look at where propositions stand.

6 a.m.: Watch the video below to get a look at some races that have yet to be called in California.


5 a.m.: The Associated Press overnight called the race for Congressional District 6 for Democratic incumbent Ami Bera.

Tuesday, Nov. 5

11:49 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris won Minnesota, the AP projected.

The latest result brings her electoral vote tally to 224, while former President Donald Trump is just a few votes shy of a return to the White House.

11:45 p.m.: Early results for the Stockton mayoral race place Christina Fugazi just ahead of Tom Patti.

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11:37 p.m.: Trump vows to fight 'for your family and your future' in a speech to supporters from West Palm Beach.

Trump said he would be the next president, while the AP and NBC News show him just a few electoral votes shy of the presidency.

11:10 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won Pennsylvania, NBC News projected.

The result places him just a few electoral votes shy of a return to the presidency.

10:48 p.m.: Sacramento mayoral candidate Kevin McCarty addressed supporters on Tuesday night, as early results put him ahead of his challenger, Dr. Flojaune Cofer.

McCarty said he’s eager to take the baton from current mayor Darrell Steinberg, who was among the crowd of supporters. However, he noted there is still a long way to go before the mayoral race is called.

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10:45 p.m.: Here's a look at our 10 p.m. coverage.


10:40 p.m.: California voters passed Proposition 3, removing a 2008 ban on same-sex marriage from the California constitution.

The executive director of Equality California said it shows how the Golden State continues to uplift the fundamental rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.

"Proposition 3’s decisive win shows that Californians across the state stand united in the belief that everyone deserves to love and be loved," director Tony Hoang said in a statement. "This victory results from the strength and resilience of hundreds of community leaders, elected officials, and organizations who joined forces to champion LGBTQ+ rights."

10:21 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris was projected by the AP to win New Hampshire, picking up 4 electoral votes.

Harris' total electoral vote tally is 214.

10:01 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump has won in Georgia, the AP projected.

The Peach State was a key player in the 2020 election and ultimately went blue.

Trump picked up 16 electoral votes, bringing his total to 247.

10:00 p.m.: Republicans have taken the Senate majority for the first time in four years. The unexpected battleground of Nebraska pushed Republicans over the top late Tuesday.

9:56 p.m.: An advisor for Vice President Kamala Harris said the candidate would not be speaking on election night, the AP said. The campaign noted that there were still votes to count.

9:53 p.m.: The AP projected that Californians voted to pass Proposition 35, making permanent a tax on health insurance providers.

9:44 p.m.: Democrat Mike Thompson won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California, the AP projected. He defeated Republican challenger John Munn, a 75-year-old retiree from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

9:36 p.m.: In Sacramento, another race grabbing a lot of attention is the mayoral race. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty is running against Dr. Flojaune Cofer. McCarty is leading in the count, less than two hours after polls closed in California.

Reporter Lee Anne Denyer was with Cofer's supporters on election night. Cofer addressed the crowd, thanking her supporters.

"I am grateful to have lived here for the last two decades," Cofer said.

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9:28 p.m.: After the AP projected Adam Schiff winning the California Senate seat left by the late Dianne Feinstein, both he and his challenger Steve Garvey addressed their supporters.

“It has been a journey,” Garvey said. Earlier in the night, he told reporter Michelle Bandur that his campaign was a big learning experience.

“As your senator, I am committed to standing up for every Californian,” Schiff said. “California will continue to be at the forefront of progress, the bulwark of democracy, the champion of innovation and the protector of our rights and freedoms.”

9:16 p.m.: California voters passed Proposition 36, the tough-on-crime initiative to make some shoplifting and drug offenses felonies.

The Yes on Proposition 36 campaign celebrated the passage, stating the measure ensures accountability.

"The passage of Proposition 36 reflects Californians’ strong desire for safer communities and meaningful solutions to our state’s rising crime, drug addiction, and homelessness crises. Proposition 36 offers a balanced approach, combining strict penalties for repeat offenders who threaten public safety with compassionate, mandated treatment for individuals struggling with addiction," the campaign shared in a statement.

But members of the No on 36 committee fear the proposition's passage could lead to excessive incarceration.

"The backers of Proposition 36 sold the measure as all things to all people. They won support by promising voters an “era of mass treatment” to help people addicted to drugs or alcohol, who are living on our streets. We know that Californians want people who are suffering to have access to care. Proposition 36 is a giant unfunded mandate for locals to provide thousands of treatment beds and facilities in every county across this state — a mandate that will cost counties billions of dollars. Our fear all along is that these resources are not available, and that thousands of Californians who need help will instead be sent to jail or prison," the No on 36 campaign said in a statement.

9:04 p.m.: Nearly an hour after polls closed, voters were still waiting to cast their ballots at Salida Public Library in Stanislaus County.

The polling location was one of 33 voting centers in the county.

9:03 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris picked up a win in Hawaii, the AP projected.

The Aloha State added 4 electoral votes, bringing Harris' total to 210.

8:58 p.m.: Several California incumbents are projected to keep their seats in Congress.

Those representatives include Doris Matsui, Mark DeSaulnier and John Raymond Garamendi.

8:44 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris was projected by the AP to win Virginia.

The victory adds 13 more electoral votes to her tally, bringing Harris to 205 votes. She would need 65 more to win.

8:43 p.m.: There were 10 propositions on the ballot for California voters in this year's election.

Issues like rent control, enforcing heavier crime sentences and raising the minimum wage were up for vote.

Thirty minutes after polls closed in California, KCRA 3's Ashley Zavala detailed what lawmakers' thoughts were on this year's key ballot measures.

8:38 p.m.: Several California seats for the U.S. House of Representatives are being closely watched across the nation. Some of the seats could determine which party controls the House.

8:36 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris won in New Mexico and Oregon, the AP projected.

The wins bring Harris' total to 192.

8:27 p.m.: Polls have been closed in California for nearly half an hour but students at Sacramento State won't let a wait stop them from casting their ballot.

Reporter Lee Anne Denyer showed a large number of students still waiting in line to vote at the Modoc Hall vote center, despite the AP already projecting Harris in the presidential race and Schiff in the Senate race as winners.

Voters in line by 8 p.m. can still cast their ballot.

8:19 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won in North Carolina, the AP projected. He picked up 16 electoral votes with the victory, bringing his total to 230.

Trump needs 40 more electoral college votes to win.

8:05 p.m.: Minutes after polls closed, the AP projected Democrat Adam Schiff would win the Senate election in California, taking over the seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein.

8:01 p.m.: Polls in California closed at 8 p.m. and the AP was quick to project Vice President Kamala Harris as the winner in the Golden State.

The AP also projected Harris would win the state of Washington.

Harris earned 66 more electoral votes between both states. She has earned a total of 179 electoral votes.

Former President Donald Trump was projected by the AP to win Idaho, picking up 4 more electoral votes and bringing his total to 214.

7:44 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won in Iowa and Kansas, the AP projected.

Both states carry 6 electoral votes, making his total 210.

7:22 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris won in the District of Columbia, the AP projected.

D.C. added 3 electoral votes to Harris' tally, bringing her total to 112.

7:11 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris picked up a win in Colorado, the AP projected.

Colorado was once a swing state, flipping between Democratic and Republican presidential candidates, but it has shifted blue in the past two decades.

Harris earned 10 electoral votes from the Centennial State, bringing her total to 109.

7:02 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump picked up wins in Montana and Utah, the AP projected.

The wins earned Trump 10 more electoral votes, bringing his total to 198.

6:51 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won Missouri on Tuesday, the AP projected.

The Show-Me State added 10 electoral votes to Trump, bringing his total to 188.

Ahead of more polls closing, Vice President Kamala Harris remains at 99 total electoral votes.

6:22 p.m.: Reporter DeNeeka Hill has been seeing voters drop off their ballots in Solano County, with less than two hours until polls close.

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Solano County is not one of the 29 California counties that have adopted the Voter's Choice Act. That means voters weren't able to access early in-person voting locations, but they did still receive a mail-in ballot.

6:15 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won in Ohio on Tuesday, the AP projected.

The Buckeye State added 17 electoral votes, bringing his total to 178.

6:04 p.m.: As more polls closed across the U.S., NBC News projected former President Donald Trump to win in Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. The AP also projected Trump would win Louisiana.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris picked up New York, the AP projected.

The victories brought Trump to 160 electoral votes and Harris to 99.

5:57 p.m.: Reporter Andres Valle is seeing more voters line up at El Concilio Voting Center in Manteca.

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The location has been steady all day, Valle said, but now appears to have a larger crowd as more people got off work.

5:46 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris got a boost with a win in Illinois, the AP projected.

The win garnered Harris 19 electoral votes, bringing her total to 71.

The reliably blue state, the home of former President Barack Obama, has supported Democratic presidential candidates since 1992.

5:34 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris picked up wins in New Jersey and Delaware, the AP projected.

Harris picked up 17 electoral college votes with the wins, bringing her tally to 52.

5:30 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won in Arkansas, NBC News projected as polls closed in the Natural State. He picked up 6 electoral college votes, bringing his total to 101.

5:07 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Florida, the AP projected. The victories bring his electoral college tally to 95.

On the other end, Vice President Kamala Harris won Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Maryland, the AP projected. The wins bring her electoral college tally to 35.

4:55 p.m.: Carolina Estrada reported from Salida Public Library in Stanislaus County.

The line there has been growing through the afternoon, she said.

One voter she spoke with talked about the high cost of cereal as a motivating factor.

Another voter Joe Pardy also mentioned the economy and said immigration and foreign policy were among his top issues, too.

4:51 p.m.: KCRA 3's Lysée Mitri is monitoring polling places in Placer County.

Election officials say Placer County is expected to break the record number of voters that was set in the 2020 presidential election, which saw an 80% turnout.

The Martha Riley Community Library in Roseville has an hour-long wait to vote in the final hours before polls close in California.

4:47 p.m.: On Election Day, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. said roughly 22,000 customers could have their power shut off due to increased fire risk, affecting parts of 17 counties and four tribal areas.

KCRA 3's Erin Heft was in Solano County on Election Day to find out what the plan is for polling places.

Solano County Registrar of Voters John Gardner estimates poll workers will have one to two hours to pack up after any potential shut downs.

Affected locations also have extra battery supplies and generators to keep all systems running.

4:42 p.m.: Lines of voters wrapped around the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters in Stockton.

Reporter Anahita Jafary noted that the line stretched to the back of the building.

The US Department of Justice is also keeping an eye on that polling location. It's the only vote center in California the DOJ is monitoring.

4:41 p.m.: Jason Marks reports that election workers at the Wackford Aquatic Complex in Elk Grove have seen more in-person voters than expected. There was still a line out the door at 4:30 p.m.

As of 4 p.m., there were 630 in-person votes at the location, he said. That doesn’t include people who have dropped off their ballots.

4:33 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won West Virginia, the AP projected.

This adds four electoral votes to Trump's total tally, bringing it to 23 with his wins in Indiana and Kentucky.

It's the third straight presidential election Trump has claimed victory in the Mountain State.

4:29 p.m.: Andres Valle spoke to voters in Manteca.

“I just need a difference in the economy right now,” Jennifer Rosas said. “A lot of things are hard, especially for me struggling day to day.”

Another voter said she “wanted to vote for the right president” and would not judge others on who they chose.

Valle said lines haven’t been too bad at the locations he’s seen.

4:25 p.m.: Students at Sacramento State are waiting up to 2 hours to cast their ballot in Modoc Hall.

"It's amazing," said the vote center's inspector Michael Craig. "To see so many young people interested and engaged in the election process—it's fantastic. It's really heartening, it really is."

Craig expects the long lines to stay in place until the polls close. Voters can join the line until 8 p.m.

4:22 p.m.: Peyton Headlee reported from Grace Presbyterian Church in Lodi.

The polling place inspector there said there have been lines since 7 a.m. and it’s been one of the biggest turnouts they have ever seen.

Voter Miguel Garza mentioned the economy and national debt as his top issue.

Another voter, Shannon Hankins, said it was important to “take ownership of what we are and who we are.”

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4:15 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris won the Democratic stronghold of Vermont on Tuesday, the AP projected.

The small state has voted in favor of Democratic candidates in the previous eight presidential elections.

The state adds 3 electoral votes to Harris' tally.

4:05 p.m.: Former President Donald Trump won Kentucky for the third consecutive election on Tuesday, the AP projected. That added eight electoral votes to his tally. The Republican nominee for president has won Kentucky in every election since Democrat Bill Clinton carried the Bluegrass State in 1996.

The former president also won in Indiana, the AP projected. Indiana adds 11 electoral votes to Trump's tally.

3:30 p.m.: Investigative Reporter Lysée Mitri is in Placer County, where there are more than 292,000 registered voters. Election officials there said ballot drop boxes have been filling up and lines to vote have been steady. They believe the county could be on track to break a record for voter turnout.

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Reporter Carolina Estrada is in Stanislaus County, where a number of voters wait in line at the Salida Library to cast their ballot.

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Watch KCRA 3 at 4 p.m. for more Election Day updates.

3:00 p.m.: Reporter Lee Anne Denyer is seeing long lines of people waiting to cast their ballot at Sacramento State.

Denyer said the inspector told her these were the longest lines he's ever seen while working elections.

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This particular vote center is at Modoc Hall on campus. Voters can join the line until 8 p.m.

12:40 p.m.: Get caught up on what to know before polls close tonight.

12 p.m.: U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who was stopped during a screening process at the Capitol Visitor Center. He smelled like fuel and had a torch and flare gun, police said. See more national political updates here.

11:05 a.m.: What are the election results so far? People across California have already been turning to Google to find results.

The answer is that there is nothing to show for now with the exception of one small New Hampshire town that has six registered voters. Those votes are split down the middle between both presidential candidates.

While some polling places are already reporting how many ballots they've received, it is still too early for results to populate.

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Polls close at 8 p.m.

9:45 a.m.: The El Dorado County registrar of voters is hoping for a larger turnout in his county.

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8:04 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo speaks with a woman who had just finished casting her ballot in Stockton.

7:11 a.m.: Reporter Mike Teselle with Ryan Ronco, the Placer County registrar of voters, about their efforts in election transparency.

Ronco said what they are doing differently this year is allowing voters to bring their vote-by-mail ballots to a polling place and have their ballots scanned right inf front of them.

He also spoke of how Placer County has a higher turnout so far than expected.

7 a.m.: Polls for in-person voting have opened at all locations across California.

6:39 a.m.: Reporter Mike TeSelle is along Highway 65 in Placer County near the Roseville Galleria Mall talking about Measure B.

If passed, it would impose a sales tax that could widen Highway 65 and improve the Interstate 80 interchange. It's an attempt to address a bottleneck of traffic that impacts commuters.

The sales tax would last for 30 years if approved.

6:34 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo has a view of the San Joaquin County Registrar's Office located on North San Joaquin Street and East Weber Avenue in Stockton ready to take in a steady stream of voters once polls open at 7 a.m.

The registrar of voters said a help desk and support staff are available to help anyone with help casting their ballots.

6:30 a.m.: Find a recap of our 6:30 a.m. live coverage here.

6:03 a.m.: Reporter Leticia Ordaz is at the Sacramento County Registrar's Office, talking about how the office has teamed up with the sheriff's office to ensure nothing goes wrong at the 88 vote centers in the county.

Ken Casparis, a county spokesperson said polling places will not tolerate any voter intimidation or any electioneering efforts.

4 a.m.: Political Data Inc. reports that out of all 22.5 million ballots that were sent out to Californians, more than 8 million, or 37%, of all ballots have already been cast. See full overnight findings here.

According to the Secretary of State's website, closer to 18 million ballots were cast in the 2020 General Election, which at the time broke the previous record set by the 2016 election by more than 3 million votes.

In Sacramento County, the percentages are similar, with PDI showing that of the 280,703 ballots sent out, 98,504 (35%) have already been returned. See these overnight findings here.

What to know before polls open at 7 a.m.

While voters can cast their ballot in person on Election Day, millions of California voters have already mailed in or dropped off their ballot. Here's how to track your ballot. Here's a look at early voter turnout across the country.

Before heading out the door to vote, check if you are heading to the correct or closest voting location. Find out how to check here.

Still need to learn more about some of the issues and races on the ballot? Here is some information about the 10 propositions Californians are voting on. You can also learn more about all the races and issues in our KCRA 3 voter guide.

For those eager to head to the polls, make sure you know what you can and can't do when it comes to voting in California. For example, you cannot wear pins, hats, shirts or other visible items that display a candidate’s name, image, logo or information about supporting or opposing a ballot measure. Here are more Election Day dos and don'ts.


Find more political news from our national team here.