New Leader In Key CA Race After More Ballots Counted

Primary voters in Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and Citrus Heights went to the polls on Tuesday night to decide who would represent California’s 7th Assembly District.

According to early results from the California Secretary of State’s Office, Josh Hoover, the Republican incumbent, has surged to first place with about 54% of the vote as of 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Democratic candidate Amy Slavensky got about 44% of the vote.

Based on reports from the Associated Press, the two candidates will face off in November.