IT’S A NAIL-BITER IN 79TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
By Miriam Raftery
Photo: Mayor Racquel Vasquez has a slim 8-vote lead over Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins, in the battle for the second-place run-off slot
March 12, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – If you think your vote doesn’t matter, take a look at the latest results in the 79th Assembly District, where the top two candidates will advance to a November run-off.
While La Mesa Councilman Colin Parent is still solidly in the lead with 39.75%, or 21,028 votes, the race for second is razor thin. The latest results Sunday March 10, Lemon Grove Mayor Racquel Vasquez' lead over educator Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins has shrunk to just eight votes, 30.14% to 30.11%.
Countywide there are still 30,000 ballots left to count. While it’s unclear how many of those are in the 79th Assembly district, one thing is clear: every vote counts in this close contest.