California Sen. Alex Padilla advances in midterm primary; congressional races likely to reverberate nationally
LOS ANGELES — Sen. Alex Padilla, who was appointed to the post after Kamala Harris became vice president, easily won a spot on the November ballot after California voters hit the polls on Tuesday.
The Porter Ranch Democrat, a former Los Angeles and state elected official, faced underfunded and unknown competitors in the race.
“I’m honored to have received the support of so many California voters from all areas of the state in my campaign for Senate. I thank every voter who cast their ballot in this election and every election worker who helped administer another successful election,” Padilla said in a statement. “I’m humbled and excited to continue delivering for California and earning the support of California voters again in November.”
Republican attorney
