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Election: Here’s what passed and what didn’t pass in California
As the nation has now entered this post election bubble, voters across the nation are still anxiously waiting upon the results of their local state propositions
There are 12 propositions registered Californian voters were asked to select on their 2020 ballot.
Q&A: CSUB professor discusses election results and voting
Former Vice President Joe Biden was declared President elect Saturday morning by multiple media outlets. It was no surprise Biden won the electoral college votes from the State of California, as it has been a blue state for quite some time; however, Kern County is known for being a predominately red county.
Latest Election Results Roundup
These results are from the Kern County Elections Office. They were updated at 2:18 a.m.
Arvin Mayoral Race
Newcomer Olivia Trujillo Continues to take the lead in the Arvin Mayoral race, as of 2:18 a.m.
Presidential race unofficial election Results
Democratic candidate Joe Biden has passed the 270 threshold to win the Presidency, according to the Associated Press.
Historic voting rates continue into the 2020 election
Despite the difficult obstacles brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, early voting rates are abnormally high. According to the United States Voting Project, the turn-out rate in the 2016 election was only 60.1 percent.
Kern’s Dreamers, youth work to make a difference in elections, despite not being able to vote
Although the number of voters casting their ballots is already on track to surpass the 2016 votes cast, there are still plenty of people who can not vote for a number of reasons; however, some Kern County residents who are unable to vote are making a difference in this election.