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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Polls are closed in California as millions of Bay Area residents cast their ballots not only in the highly anticipated presidential election, but also in several key races across the region.
ELECTIONS 2024: Key races to watch in California, Bay Area
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Mark Farrell admits from the SF mayoral race
Mark Farrell gave a concession speech at his campaign headquarters in Marina Tuesday night, urging San Franciscans to rally behind the new mayor — on the understanding that it’s unlikely to be him.
He thanked the supporters who supported his run.
Early returns have him trailing in the race against incumbent Mayor London Breed, Aaron Peskin, Ahsha Safai and Daniel Lurie.
CA Prop 36: Measure increasing penalties for shoplifting, certain drug crimes expected to pass
California’s Proposition 36, which would increase penalties for certain crimes, was slated to pass at the polls on Tuesday.
With more than 36 percent of ballots counted, the measure was ahead by a 70-30 margin, according to the California Secretary of State’s office.
The measure would make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders and increase penalties for some drug charges, including those involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl. It would also give judges the authority to order people with multiple drug charges to receive treatment.
Prop 3: Marriage Rights Protection Measure, ABC News projects
from California Proposition 3path to legalizing marriage for same-sex couples will pass, ABC News projects.
Rep. Adam Schiff is projected to win Feinstein’s Senate seat over Republican Steve Garvey
Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff is expected to defeat Republican Steve Garvey in the race for California’s U.S. Senate seat previously held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, ABC News projects.
Schiff and Garvey are running in two separate elections: one for the full six-year term and the other for the remaining weeks of Feinstein’s unexpired term.