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Sunday, November 8, 2026

California

Becerra beats Hilton for governor; Hilton runs about 4.5 points stronger in San Diego County than statewide

Unofficial returns show Democrat Xavier Becerra with 65.6% statewide and 61.1% in San Diego County over Republican Steve Hilton.

San Diego Newsline Staff · November 8, 2026
California

Von Wilpert leads Desmond by 19 points in CA-48, putting Issa's Republican-held seat on track to flip

Democrats lead in all five San Diego-area House districts in unofficial returns, including the open 48th District now held by Republican Darrell Issa.

San Diego Newsline Staff · November 8, 2026
California

Voters back permanent high-income tax and housing bonds; San Diego County narrowly backs Prop. 41 tax limit the state rejects

Unofficial returns on 14 statewide measures show San Diego County voters less supportive than the state of new taxes and more supportive of limits on them.

San Diego Newsline Staff · November 8, 2026
California

Democrat Mara Elliott leads for GOP-held 40th Senate seat; DeMaio holds East County Assembly seat with 55.6%

Unofficial returns show Republicans at risk of losing the open 40th State Senate District, while Republican Laurie Davies clings to a 1,172-vote lead in the 74th Assembly District.

San Diego Newsline Staff · November 8, 2026