LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County’s representatives in Congress and the California Assembly easily won their races in the Tuesday primary.
In the race for Assembly, Cecelia Aguiar-Curry (D-Fourth District), now serving as Assembly majority leader, is seeking reelection.
The California Secretary of State’s Office reported that Aguiar-Curry received 100% of the vote, with 89.8% of precincts partially reporting as of 1 a.m. Wednesday.
The Lake County Registrar of Voters Office reported that, with 48 of 48 precincts reporting, Aguiar-Curry had received 4,425 votes in the Tuesday primary.
In the race for California’s Fourth Congressional District, Mike Thompson once again came out on top.
The Democrat from St. Helena, who has long represented Lake County in the U.S. House of Representatives, led his primary field with 63.1% of the vote, or 62,027 ballots cast, as of 1 a.m. Wednesday, with 94% of precincts partially reporting, the Secretary of State’s Office reported.
The rest of the field includes Republican John Munn, 31.2%, 30,622 votes cast; Democrat Andrew David Engdahl, 4.7%, 4,577 votes cast; and Niket Patwardhan, no party preference, 1%, 1,104 ballots cast.
In Lake County, Thompson received 3,821 votes, or 55.60% of the vote, with 48 of 48 precincts reporting, followed by Munn with 2,751 votes, or 40.03%; Engdahl with 240 votes, or 3.49%; and Patwardhan with 60 votes, or 0.87%, according to Registrar of Voter tallies posted early Wednesday.
Thompson and Munn will now advance to the November general election.
“I was born, grew up, and still live in our district and I consider it the greatest honor of my life to represent our beautiful region in Congress,” Thompson said in a Tuesday night written statement. “I am greatly humbled by the outpouring of support that I received and I take seriously the responsibility entrusted in me from my constituents.
“Our district and our country face many great challenges. From combating climate change to keeping our communities safe to strengthening our economy and lowering costs for families and businesses, I will continue working every day to meet the needs of our district. That is why I have been endorsed by mayors, supervisors, sheriffs, business owners and community leaders from across our district,” he said.
“Together, we can continue working to find real solutions to the challenges we face today, and ensure that our district remains one of the best places to live, work, raise a family, start a business, and retire with dignity,” Thompson continued.
He added, “Thank you to the voters of our district for your support and trust in me. As we move towards November, be assured that I will continue to do everything in my power to support our district and protect our shared values.”
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Aguiar-Curry, Thompson handily wins primary races
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