California didn't win just one Republican seat last night they won twice!!

Melendez Defeats Romero for State Senate Seat

On Wednesday morning, Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez (R-Lake Elsinore) achieved a plurality of votes against Democratic rival Elizabeth Romero to with the 28th District State Senate seat.

While votes are still being counted, Melendez has pulled far enough away for a victory. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Melendez currently has 95,378 votes, or 55.9% of the total. Meanwhile Romero has 75,248, or 44.1%.

Amid a celebration at her house, warranted by coronavirus social distancing, Melendez celebrated the news of the victory to Queen’s “We Are the Champions” before giving a short speech.

“I think that the voters in this district took a look at both candidates and recognized which one understood what they need and their concerns and voted for that candidate,” said Melendez. “I’m so proud that they trust me to continue representing them.”

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