Tight Congressional Races Challenge California Parties

As election results continue to come in from California, Corkey Harmon leads Mary Rickert in the tight race for Shasta County District 3 supervisor, while three candidates lead in the Redding City Council race. However, with nearly 43,000 ballots yet to be processed, the final outcomes remain uncertain, with certification not expected until December 3. In the Central Valley, close congressional races are pivotal for party control of the House, with Democrats and Republicans vying for key seats. Notably, Democrat Jim Costa holds a slim lead against Republican Michael Maher in District 21, while other races in the region show Republicans David Valadao and John Duarte maintaining leads over their Democratic challengers. In Southern California, swing districts like the 45th and 47th continue to show tight margins, with potential shifts in party control if the trends continue. Election officials emphasize that many ballots are still being counted, which could alter the current standings significantly.