California’s GOP Assembly leader faces tight reelection fight after midterms

Republican California Assembly minority leader Alexandra Macedo’s reelection race has tightened, with Democrat Hipolito Angel Cerros trailing by fewer than 900 votes after the latest count. With nearly 45,000 ballots counted, Macedo has 50.5% and Cerros 49.5%. The 33rd Assembly District includes Kings County, western Tulare County and part of Fresno County. Further vote updates are expected this week.