Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez speaks on election results

Democrat Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez has won the election for California’s 36th Assembly District, defeating Republican incumbent Jeff Gonzalez. The Associated Press called the race on Saturday after updated vote counts confirmed a decisive lead for Obeso-Martinez. Gonzalez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served one term, officially conceded the race on Sunday. The district covers portions of Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties, marking a significant seat flip for state Democrats.