LA County Election Update: Key Races Too Close to Call
- Ten days after the November 5 election, several races in Los Angeles County remain too close to call.
- State Senate District 35: Laura Richardson leads with 50.54% (120,486 votes) against Michelle Chambers, who has 49.46% (117,893 votes), a difference of 2,693 votes.
- Michelle Steel has 50.04% (152,021 votes) while challenger Derek Tran has 49.96% (151,785 votes), a margin of just 236 votes.
Ten days after the November 5 election, several races in Los Angeles County remain too close to call.
State Senate District 35: Laura Richardson leads with 50.54% (120,486 votes) against Michelle Chambers, who has 49.46% (117,893 votes), a difference of 2,693 votes. The winner will replace term-limited state Sen. Steven Bradford and represent areas including Carson, San Pedro, Compton, and parts of Inglewood and Los Angeles.
Congressional District 45: Rep. Michelle Steel has 50.04% (152,021 votes) while challenger Derek Tran has 49.96% (151,785 votes), a margin of just 236 votes. Steel serves a district that covers parts of both Orange County and Los Angeles County.
Compton City Council District 1: Incumbent Deidre Duhart leads with 50.23% (3,086 votes) against Jasper Jay Jackson with 49.77% (3,058 votes), separated by only 28 votes.
These races highlight the competitive political landscape in Los Angeles County as they proceed to final results.