Key 2024 California Election Results: Updates Before Sleep at 10:30 p.m.

Polls closed for the 2024 California primary election. Top races include presidential nominations, Senate seat, mayoral race, and ballot measures.

The 2024 California primary election has concluded, and counties are now in the process of tallying ballots throughout the state. The Sacramento Bee relies on the Associated Press to call races at both the state and national levels, including races in the Legislature. When it comes to local races, The Bee, similar to the AP, refrains from making projections or naming likely winners.

For the latest results from early votes, readers can rely on The Bee for updates. Some of the key races and propositions that are being closely watched include the presidential primary, where President Joe Biden and former President Donald J. Trump are positioned to potentially face off in a rematch of the 2020 election. According to Associated Press projections, Biden leads the Democratic primary with approximately 90% of the vote, while Trump has secured roughly 75% of the tallied votes in the Republican primary, with Nikki Haley trailing at 20.3%.

In the Los Angeles-area Senate race, Democratic State Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey are projected to compete in the general election in November to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. As of the latest update, Schiff leads with around 36% of the early vote, followed closely by Garvey at 30%.

Moving on to the Sacramento mayoral race, former state Sen. Richard Pan has taken an early lead, closely followed by former Sacramento City Councilman Steve Hansen, California Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, and epidemiologist Flojaune Cofer. Only two candidates will advance to the general election in November, where the winner will be decided. Pan, endorsed by District Attorney Thien Ho, is known for his work on vaccine mandates, while McCarty aims to address homelessness by shutting down encampments and providing safe spaces. Hansen focuses on increasing police funding, while Cofer advocates for reducing police funding and homeless encampment sweeps.

In addition to the mayoral race, City Council seats representing District 4 and District 6 are also being contested. Project manager Phil Pluckebaum leads in District 4, while Sacramento City Councilman Eric Guerra is ahead in District 6.

Measure C, a city-backed initiative to raise taxes for businesses and professionals in Sacramento, is currently being rejected by voters based on early returns. The proposition aims to amend the city's business tax for the first time in decades to address a budget deficit.

The primary also features Proposition 1, which proposes restructuring the Mental Health Services Act to allocate funds for treatment facilities and housing for the homeless. The proposition is leaning towards a yes vote, with 52.6% of the vote as of the latest update.

Furthermore, the race to succeed McCarty in the 6th District state assembly seat has attracted top contenders Maggy Krell, Nikki Ellis, and Preston Romero. Krell leads with 28% of the initial ballots, followed by Ellis at 16% and Romero at 13%.

Democrats are looking to flip California's 22nd Congressional District, currently held by House Republican Rep. David Valadao. Former Assemblyman Rudy Salas and State Sen. Melissa Hurtado are vying for the Democratic nomination, with Valadao leading in early returns.

As the votes continue to be counted, readers can stay updated on the latest results on sacbee.com. The outcome of these races will play a crucial role in determining the House majority in 2025. The battleground races of 2024 are shaping up to be highly contested, with both parties vying for control. Stay tuned for more updates as the election results unfold.