CALIFORNIA, USA — A sheriff, a doctor, and an assemblyman went head to head in California's 3rd District Congressional race.
However, it was Republican Kevin Kiley and Democrat Kermit Jones that pulled ahead and will go head to head in November.
"I think what we're seeing so far with the early returns are people are ready for a different type of candidate. They're ready for leadership," Kermit Jones said.
Redistricting left the seat for California's 3rd Congressional seat wide open in a race that is expected to be hotly contest. The area represents voters in portions of 9 counties to the east of Sacramento.
California’s newly-drawn 3rd Congressional District encompasses hundreds of thousands of residents across portions of 10 counties, including Sacramento, Plumas, Sierra, Yuba, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Alpine, Mono and Inyo.
"I'm feeling good. The early results are very positive. We think that we've won the Republican nomination for U.S. Congress and are ready to take the battle to November," Kiley said.
Scott Jones posted on Facebook Wednesday morning, following his loss, and said that he called Kevin Kiley to offer his congratulations and support.
"I have been humbled by the support I received throughout this campaign, and honored to meet many new friends throughout the district. The issues that were the center point of my campaign remain important to me and I will continue to fight for public safety and victims during my remaining time as Sheriff, and beyond," Jones wrote.
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