Incumbent Dawn Addis is being challenged by Dalila Epperson in the race for the State Assembly District 30 seat.
As of around 10:40 p.m. on election night, results show Addis is leading the race by 65%—that's with 55% of precincts reporting.
Addis, a Democrat, says she wants to continue the work she’s done for the Central Coast, along with focusing on reducing the cost of living and improving education.
Epperson, a Republican, says she is against offshore wind and would work to stop propositions she says will gut Prop. 13. She also has stances on parental rights and school boards.
California's State Assembly District 30 includes large portions of San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties, and the Southeastern area of Santa Cruz County.
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