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By Michael Howard
March 5, 2024 (San Diego) – As the California State Assembly primary election results begin to unfold, it appears that the race for the 76th Assembly District seat is shaping up to be a face-off between Republican candidate Kristie Bruce-Lane (photo, left) and Democrat Darshana Patel (photo, right). The departure of incumbent Brian Maienschein has opened the door to a competitive contest with the two candidates vying for the vacant seat.
With 19.9% of precinct’s reporting, Kristie Bruce-Lane received 26,271 votes, and Darshana Patel 17,918. Trailing behind the two top contenders was Democrat Joseph Rocha with 9,877 votes.
Bruce-Lane's campaign has focused on cost of living, homelessness, safe communities and the fentanyl crisis.
Patel has campaigned on affordability, education, employment, homelessness, gun violence and health care.
SOURCES
Bruce-Lane, K. (n.d.). Kristie Bruce-Lane for State Assembly, District 76. Kristie Bruce-Lane. Retrieved March 5, 2024, from https://www.kristiebrucelane.com
Howard, M. (2024, February 17). THREE CANDIDATES FACE OFF IN THE 76TH ASSEMBLY RACE | East County Magazine. https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/three-candidates-face-76th-assembly-race
Patel, D. (n.d.). Dr. Darshana Patel for California State Assembly—District 76. Dr. Darshana Patel for California State Assembly. Retrieved March 5, 2024, from https://patelforassembly.com/
Registrar of Voters. (2024, March 5). Election Night Results. https://www.livevoterturnout.com/ENR/sandiegocaenr/19/en/Index_19.html
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