STOCKTON, Calif. — It's a Stockton showdown for two area natives in California's 9th Congressional District.
Josh Harder (D) is the current representative for the area representing Stockton, Manteca, Tracy and Lodi. Harder clashed with Republican and San Joaquin County Supervisor Tom Patti in 2022, taking nearly 55% of the vote.
He holds the lead coming out of Election night over Lincoln.
"It's too early to know the final results, but we are feeling optimistic with the early returns. It's important that every ballot is counted and we look forward to sharing additional information as we learn more," Harder said in a statement.
Election Results: California's 9th Congressional District
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When do we find out who won the election?
Voters will start to see results not long after 8 p.m., but keep in mind, these aren't the final results. Every number seen on election night are unofficial results.
While some elections might be called on election night, that's generally a projection from media outlets or experts. Governments don't call elections. Mail-in ballots, provisional ballots, ballots from registered voters in the military deployed over seas and more all get counted for the final result.
The last day for counties to certify results is Dec. 5. The Secretary of State will then have until Dec. 7 to certify the vote, with the Statement of Vote certified on Dec. 13.
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