He attributed Ruiz’s early lead to “a continued effort to put public service ahead of partisan politics and to focus on critical issues like health care, Social Security, Medicare and veterans services.”. Follow Melissa on Twitter @melissamdaniels. The data for the results on this site are reported by the Associated Press through the week of Nov. 8, 2016. 2016 General Election Results: MD and DO Races for U.S. House or Senate. Like stories about the Golden State? Obernolte, who was watching the results roll in with his family in Sacramento where the legislature is in session this week, said he is humbled and honored to be the primary's top vote-getter. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Incumbent Raul Ruiz (D) and Brian Nestande (R) triumphe… Assemblyman Jay Obernolte, R-Big Bear Lake, and Democrat Chris Bubser appear poised to advance to November in the race to succeed Rep. Paul Cook, R-Yucca Valley, in California's 8th Congressional District. Ruiz graduated magna cum laude from UCLA. Track the 2014 California 36th District Election here. Early election results … Obernolte remains confident that the district will remain Republican despite changing demographics. “I’m very concerned about some of the things going on in the federal government,” he said. With 22.3% of votes, "Recall Newsom" activist Erin Cruz has jumped out to … People watch early election results at the East Valley Republican Women Headquarters in La Quinta, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Please be polite. Even though Democrats were shut out by Donnelly and Cook in 2018, Bubser said party activists had expected to be competitive and prove 2018 was nothing more than a fluke. Royal Martin votes at a County of Riverside Registrar of Voters polling station inside Northgate Community Church in Cathedral City, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Republican Erin Cruz and candidate for the 36th District speaks to supporters at the East Valley Republican Women Headquarters in La Quinta, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. Get real-time 2018 California election results & live maps by county. A voter signs in to vote at the Palm Springs Public Library, March 3, 2020. Raul Ruiz Midterm Election Results: California Democrat Wins Re-election. Assemblyman Jay Obernolte attends the California GOP fall convention in Indian Wells, Calif., on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Ruiz is up by 24 points … People vote at a County of Riverside Registrar of Voters polling station inside Northgate Community Church in Cathedral City, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Charges were dropped as part of a deal that also dismissed claims of police brutality. You will need to register before adding a comment. Aug. 1, 2017, 11:24 AM ET, 232,617 votes, Wochit. But … California State Senate candidate Joy Silver, left, hugs supporter Mary Jane Sanchez-Fulton at the Democratic Headquarters in Cathedral City during election night, March 3, 2020. © 2021 www.desertsun.com. California primary: Follow along for live results on election day, Republican Raul Ruiz drops planned 2020 challenge to Democratic congressman with same name, Former staffer planned to challenge Rep. Raul Ruiz, five years after getting fired from his office. Donnelly, who ran against Cook in 2018, trailed with 21.1%. State Senate Candidate Melissa Melendez reacts to early election results at the East Valley Republican Women Headquarters in La Quinta, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Desert Hot Springs' Patrice Kimbler trailed Stevanovich with 8.1%. 1.1. Returns published Friday showed Ruiz out in front of his three Republican challengers with 58.9% of the vote. Cook's retirement announcement made him one of about two dozen Republican members of the House not seeking reelection in 2020. In this region, there are a lot Democratic clubs and a lot of wonderful volunteers. Frank DiSalvo performs during an election night gathering at the East Valley Republican Women Headquarters in La Quinta, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. 1.1. He went on to earn three degrees from Harvard University—a medical doctorate, a master's in public policy, and a master's in public health.In 1997, while studying at Harvard, Ruiz participated in a Thanksgiving protest in Plymouth, Massachusetts; he was arrested. Her platform includes a strong emphasis on expanding access to affordable health care, plus a pledge to lure clean energy jobs to the district. State Senate Candidate Melissa Melendez, left, and Erin Cruz chat at the East Valley Republican Women Headquarters in La Quinta, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Find real-time results and maps for the 2018 California midterm election. Neftali Galarza gestures in support of State Senate Candidate Elizabeth Romero during her election watch party at Mi Linda Sinaloa in Coachella, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. California's 36th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2014 due to the low margin of victory for Democrats in the previous election and last two presidential elections. He's stockpiled campaign cash from prior campaigns and, as of Feb. 12, had more than $2.1 million in cash on-hand — almost 100 times more than Stevanovich, the Republican with the most contributions. Karen Phelan of La Quinta dances to a musical performance by Frank DiSalvo during an election night gathering at the East Valley Republican Women Headquarters in La Quinta, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. State Senate Candidate Elizabeth Romero speaks with supporters at her election watch party at Mi Linda Sinaloa in Coachella, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Cruz, who attended a Republican election watch party at the East Valley Republican Women's Federation headquarters in La Quinta, said her campaign resonated with voters because she's not a political insider backed by influential lobbyists. posted: November 21, 2016. click for larger view (Physician in Italics; Winner Bold; UROPAC-Support Blue) Win. The results have been certified. Ruiz said he expected to convene back in House chamber Wednesday evening to continue discussion of the election results. ... Raul Ruiz 59%: Presidential results are updated as of Feb. 2017. California State Senate candidate Joy Silver reacts to some early election numbers at the Democratic Headquarters in Cathedral City during election night, March 3, 2020. Incumbent Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, and Republican challenger Erin Cruz likely will face off in the November general election in California's 36th Congressional District. Volunteers for Elizabeth Romero for State Senate Julio Rodriguez, left, and Karena Heredia react as Romero speaks during at her election watch party at Mi Linda Sinaloa in Coachella, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Measure B: Early results indicate support for phasing out short-term rentals, Riverside County moves closer to red tier, Cathedral City senior suffers fatal medical emergency after COVID shot, La Quinta raising short-term rental permit fees, Two arrested in connection with fatal Outpost Market shooting, Pedestrian fatally struck by garbage truck on I-10 near Thousand Palms, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Rep. Raul Ruiz wrested his inland California district from a Republican in 2012 and has coasted to double-digit victories the past two elections. Stephen Patterson votes at the Palm Springs Public Library, March 3, 2020. Representative Raul Ruiz won the United States House of Representatives 36th District race in California on Tuesday. Stephen Burr is on Facebook. Follow NBC News' coverage & results of CA Senate, House and Governors elections. (428 of 428 precincts). She can be reached at (760)-567-8458 or melissa.daniels@desertsun.com. Incumbent Raul Ruiz (D) and Brian Nestande (R) triumphe… 1. His decision to not seek reelection in the district, which spans from Joshua Tree National Park up to Mono Lake, attracted a crowded field of both Democrats and Republicans, including a former NFL player and Andrew Yang disciple. Voters check in to cast their ballet at the Palm Springs Public Library, March 3, 2020. Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, took an early lead tonight in his quest for a fifth term representing much of Riverside County in the U.S. House of Representatives. Polling place worker Iraj Rahnema helps voters check in to vote at the Palm Springs Public Library, March 3, 2020. “It was a surprise last time that we didn’t have a Democrat on the ballot. Ruiz holds a sizeable lead over his … The district has long been a Republican stronghold, but Democrats have narrowed the gap in registration; 33% of the vast, rural district's voters are registered as Democrats, 36% are Republicans and 23% are registered as "No Party Preference.". Click here to get our In California newsletter in your inbox. County of Riverside Registrar of Voters Accessibility Officer Yasmin Espinoza assists a voter at Precinct 42506 inside Northgate Community Church in Cathedral City, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Bea Gonzalez wears an Elizabeth Romero for State Senate button during the election watch party at Mi Linda Sinaloa in Coachella, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Obernolte and Bubser were by far the race's most prolific fundraisers in the lead-up to the primary; Obernolte raised about $236,000 as of Feb. 12 and Bubser had raised $654,000. Incumbent Raul Ruiz (D) and Brian Nestande (R) triumphed in the blanket primary over Ray Haynes (R). “We knew we had the Democratic base energized and ready to vote for this campaign. Local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz has issued a statement calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump following riots at the Capitol. By The New York Times The 33,000-square-foot district includes most of San Bernardino County and all of Inyo and Mono County. Raul Ruiz (D) * 185,151: 60.3%; Erin Cruz (R) 121,698: 39.7%. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. State Senate candidate Elizabeth Romero speaks with supporters at her election watch party at Mi Linda Sinaloa in Coachella, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. "They're having a hard time with their quality of life here in California.". By Mollie Reilly. Source: Election results and race calls from The Associated Press. During the party, which dwindled from about 100 people at 7 p.m. to around two dozen by 9 p.m., she chatted with attendees and periodically checked results on her phone.Â, A California native who previously ran for U.S. Senate in 2018, Cruz credited her early success with voter face time, across demographics.Â, The district's voters aren't well-represented by Ruiz, she said, adding that she disagrees with his votes on abortion, health care, and immigration. Â, "It's not about me, it's about them," Cruz said, referring to residents of the 36th District. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. Incumbent Dr. Raul Ruiz (D) is in first place in the race for the 36th Congressional District. (Photo: Courtesy of Chris Bubser for Congress), More: Republican Raul Ruiz drops planned 2020 challenge to Democratic congressman with same name, More: Former staffer planned to challenge Rep. Raul Ruiz, five years after getting fired from his office. Incumbent Raul Ruiz and Erin Cruz defeated Milo Stevanovich, Patrice Kimbler, and Gina Chapa in the primary for U.S. House California District 36 on March 3, 2020. After five years of representing most of the district in the state Assembly, he's confident he understands the rural district's unique characteristics. Melissa Daniels covers business and real estate in the Coachella Valley. In the March 3 presidential primary election, Ruiz was the clear winner of that race. First-time voter Clara Alvarez, 19, waits in line at Precinct 42506 inside Northgate Community Church in Cathedral City, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. With 35.3% and 28.1% of the vote respectively, Obernolte and Bubser had comfortable leads on Republican Tim Donnelly as of Wednesday morning. Thousands of provisional ballots and mail ballots remain to be counted in Riverside and San Bernardino County. Palm Springs attorney Milo Stevanovich trailed Ruiz and Cruz with 11.3% of the vote as of Wednesday morning. Join Facebook to connect with Stephen Burr and others you may know. Republican 36th Congressional District Candidate Milo Stevanovich speaks with supporters at the East Valley Republican Women Headquarters in La Quinta, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Representative Raul Ruiz won the United States House of Representatives 36th District race in California on Tuesday. 7:45 p.m.: Guests have started to trickle into the Cahuilla Ballroom at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino for Ruiz's election party. See also: California's 36th Congressional District elections, 2014 California's 36th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2014 due to the low margin of victory for Democrats in the previous election and last two presidential elections. State Senate Candidate Elizabeth Romero walks with her 15-month-old son Aaron Eduardo during her election watch party at Mi Linda Sinaloa in Coachella, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. All rights reserved. She said she expected the gap would narrow between her and Obernolte as more votes were counted, because provisional and conditional ballots tend to lean toward Democrats. Ruiz's lead reflects the 36th district's increasingly blue electorate. Voters in California's 36th District might have a choice between Raul Ruiz and Raul Ruiz in the 2020 election for the contested seat. Click here to get our In California newsletter in your inbox. In the Coachella Valley, the 36th District primary race pitted Ruiz against three first-time Republican challengers who've raised less funds than Ruiz's GOP opponents in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Democrat Chris Bubser is running for Congress in California's 8th Congressional District, which represents much of San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono Counties. If Bubser's second place finish holds, it will signal a change from two years ago when Democrats failed to advance a candidate to the general election. Panel: O. Kay Henderson, Carol Lee, Eugene Robinson and … 100% reporting You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. Until his surprise 2012 victory over former Congresswoman Mary Bono, the inland California Congressional seat was reliably Republican.Â, Ruiz’s campaign consultant Roy Behr said the team is optimistic about early returns. Of the district's 340,000 voters, about 41% are registered as Democrats, 31% as Republicans and 22% as "No Party Preference." She's positioned herself as a the Democrats' most viable candidate in recent elections and touted how her fundraising has already surpassed the total raised by 2018 Democratic candidate Marge Doyle, who only raised $409,000 in the lead-up to the primary election. Speaking from her election night party in Victorville, she said the results showed the district’s Democratic base had been energized. AD U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz on Tuesday demonstrated that the Coachella Valley favored a Democrat in the U.S. House, with a 6-point victory over state … As soon as we made it clear there was a place for people to come and have their voices heard, then the energy began to build,” she said. Republican Rep. Mary Bono Mack fell to Democratic challenger A woman sports an "I voted" sticker at the Democratic Headquarters in Cathedral City during election night, March 3, 2020. With 299 of 299 (100%) of precincts reporting, Ruiz … Elizabeth Romero for State Senate supporters listen during her election watch party at Mi Linda Sinaloa in Coachella, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Returns published Friday showed Ruiz out in front of his three Republican challengers with 58.9% of the vote. Election results provided by the Associated Press. In 2018, Ruiz was elected to his fourth term, defeating Republican soap opera actress Kimberlin Brown Pelzer. Source: Election results from The Associated Press. County of Riverside Registrar of Voters Inspector Keith Norris assists AJ Woods after he filled out a provisional ballot and voted at Precinct 42506 inside Northgate Community Church in Cathedral City, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. People watch a musical performance by Frank DiSalvo during an election night gathering at the East Valley Republican Women Headquarters in La Quinta, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Stephen Patterson, left, and another man who didn't want to be identified, vote at the Palm Springs Public Library, March 3, 2020. Waqas Khan, left, and his wife Irene Dy of Palm Desert eat popcorn while watching early election results at the East Valley Republican Women Headquarters in La Quinta, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Hot dogs were served during an election night gathering at the East Valley Republican Women Headquarters in La Quinta, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Volunteers for Elizabeth Romero for State Senate Judith Rodriguez listens as Romero speaks during at her election watch party at Mi Linda Sinaloa in Coachella, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Voters line up to vote at the Palm Springs Public Library, March 3, 2020. More: California primary: Follow along for live results on election day. If elected, he hopes to address the federal budget deficit, the national debt, and making health care more accessible and affordable by adding transparency in costs and more free market-style operation. Bea Gonzalez speaks about Elizabeth Romero during the election watch party at Mi Linda Sinaloa in Coachella, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Ruiz was first elected in 2012, defeating incumbent Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R). It was a … News Channel 3's Jake Ingrassia went in-depth with Republican Erin Cruz, and Democrat incumbent Dr. Raul Ruiz on coronavirus federal relief, abortion, healthcare, the … (Photo: Taya Gray/The Desert Sun). Local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined News Channel 3 live at 5 p.m. to discuss Election Day and the results of his race. 0:47 Democratic Rep. Raul Ruiz secured a third congressional term with 60 percent of the votes as results continued to come in on Wednesday morning. The district covers the eastern portion of Riverside County and includes Hemet, the Coachella Valley and Blythe. We had reason to believe we’d be in the top-two,” she said. Ruiz’s surprisingly strong performance in the June primary suggests that he is a stronger-than-expected favorite for re-election, although he’s hardly sewn this race up yet. With 22.3% of votes, "Recall Newsom" activist Erin Cruz has jumped out to a convincing second place, with more than double the vote of Republican Milo Stevanovich. View other California election results on our full California results page. California 7th District — Rep. Ami Bera, MD (D) (51%), Scott Jones (R) (49%) California 36th District — Rep. Raul Ruiz, MD (D) (61%), Jeff Stone (R) (39%) Both counties plan to update their tallies on Friday evening. Democrat Raul Ruiz is running for re-election in 2014 against Republican Brian Nestande. Photos: Election night at the East Valley Republican Women headquarters, Photos: Super Tuesday election in the Coachella Valley, Read or Share this story: https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/03/02/inland-empire-voters-pick-congressional-candidates-tuesday-primaries/4892129002/. County of Riverside Registrar of Voters Inspector Keith Norris, left, assists AJ Woods, center, as Royal Martin waits to vote inside Northgate Community Church in Cathedral City, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. A few basics about registering to vote. See also: California's 36th Congressional District elections, 2014 California's 36th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2014 due to the low margin of victory for Democrats in the previous election and last two presidential elections. “(It's) all about representing the values that the district embodies, and I’m confident my values match the values of the district,” he said. California State Senate candidate Joy Silver addresses her supporters at the Democratic Headquarters in Cathedral City during election night, March 3, 2020. Women dance during a musical performance by Frank DiSalvo during an election night gathering at the East Valley Republican Women Headquarters in La Quinta, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. (Photo: Courtesy of Chris Bubser for Congress). See all races on our House map. Its vastness makes for unique dynamics: candidates campaign in multiple media markets to reach voters in cities such as Victorville, plus rural desert and mountainous areas. 1. If the growing sway of Latinos in American politics was the story of election 2012, Raul Ruiz’s triumph in California’s 36th Congressional District was a dramatic subplot. Polls, projections and commentary - updated often, easy to navigate, fun to watch. POLITICO's coverage of the 2018 midterm races for Senate, House, Governors & Key Ballot Measures. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. Stickers were given to people voting in Cathedral City, Calif., on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Ruiz is up by 24 points with all precincts reporting. California State Senate candidate Joy Silver takes a photo with supporters at the Democratic Headquarters in Cathedral City during election night, March 3, 2020.
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