Voters in California's District 32 Cast Ballots Today

Voters in Tulare and Kern Counties are heading to the polls for the District 32 special primary election to fill a vacancy left by former Assemblyman Vince Fong, who left the position to pursue a Congressional seat. The election features four candidates: Republicans Stan Ellis and Holli Willibey, Democrat Chris Cruz-Boone, and Libertarian William Brown Jr. In-person voting is taking place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day. Fong's departure set off a legal battle regarding his candidacy for both the Assembly and Congress, but he ultimately chose to pursue the Congressional race. The election is seen as a significant opportunity for voters to influence representation in the state assembly. Local election officials are encouraging voter participation amid expectations of moderate turnout.