Livermore Race: Updated Totals, Congressional, Presidential Votes
LIVERMORE, CA — The latest totals available from Alameda County , which were last updated Wednesday at 1:03 a.m., still show Planning Commissioner Steven Dunbar leading the race for District 3, and LVJUSD Board Member Kristie Wang leading the race for District 4.
Dunbar had 1,316 votes (38.98%), ahead of Jeff Kaskey at 1,074 (31.81%), and David Farley with 986 (29.21 percent).
In District 4, Wang continued to lead Thomas Soules 2,044 (55.98%) to 1,607 (44.02 percent.)
All numbers do not reflect final totals, which will continue to evolve, and the county will certify in the coming days.
"While there are still many votes to be counted, I'm cautiously optimistic about the Election Night results for the District 4 council seat. I'm so grateful to all the people who supported me, and to everyone who voted. I spent a lot of time this past year meeting with all the people who live, work, and own businesses in this city, and I had many doorstep conversations with the residents of District 4. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve on our City Council, and I am ready to get to work for the people of Livermore," Wang told Patch in a statement.
"It looks like it may be too early to call the Council races, but I am truly honored that the voters of Livermore continue to put their trust and faith in me to lead our remarkable community. I am looking forward to working with the new Council to keep our community a place where people choose to live, work and play," said Livermore Mayor John Marchand, who ran unopposed.
Marchand has supported both Dunbar and Wang publicly, and shared a photo of them together on his Instagram page , writing, "Congratulations to these exceptional individuals, and , for becoming the newest members of Livermore's city council! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to our community is truly inspiring."
Patch reached out to all the other candidates for statement.
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Board of TrusteesDeena Kaplanis maintains a comfortable lead in the race for two at-large seats on the school board, with 5,709 votes (26.11 percent.) Close behind is Maggie Tufts with 5,019 votes (22.95 percent.) Following Tufts is Christiaan VandenHeuvel with 4,801 votes (21.96 percent), Tara Boyce with 3,925 (17.95 percent), Amanda Pepper with 1,558 (7.13 percent), and Jean Paulsen with 853 (3.90 percent.)
Livermore Area Recreation & Park District DirectorsIncumbents Jan Palajac and James Boswell lead the race for two seats, with 7,090 votes (33.33%) and 6,799 (31.96%), respectively. Behind are Matt Bogdanowicz with 4,522 votes (21.25%), and Jacob Vital with 2,864 votes (13.46 percent.)
DA RecallAlameda County voters seem poised to recall District Attorney Pamela Price by a large margin: 134,256 (64.79%) to 72,977 (35.21 percent.)
Congressional RacesIn California's 5th State Senate District , Democrat Jerry McNerney leads Republican Jim Shoemaker 20,050 (57.06%) to 15,090 (42.94 percent.)
In State Assembly District 16 , which includes part of Dublin and much of the Tri-Valley, Democratic incumbent Rebecca Bauer-Kahan leads Republican challenger Joseph Rubay 75,542 (64.9%) to 40,858 (35.1 percent.)
In California's 14th Congressional District , Democratic incumbent Eric Swalwell leads Republican challenger Vin Kruttiventi 60,817 (63.64%) to 34,754 (36.36 percent.)
Presidential RaceAlameda County swung heavily in favor of Oakland native Kamala Harris, who beat Donald Trump 164,371 (71.61%) to 57,089 (24.87 percent.)
