DeSaulnier Wins Re-Election: CA's 11th Congressional District

Danville CA

03 November, 2020

8:00 PM

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EAST BAY, CA — East Bay voters decided whether they want incumbent U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) to serve another term. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday morning. He fended off Republican challenger Nisha Sharma, a realtor and business owner, in the race to represent California's 11th Congressional District. DeSaulnier maintained his lead as votes were tallied Tuesday. Here's the latest count: Stay updated with the latest election results and news in California. Sign up for free real-time alerts and daily newsletters from Patch. DeSaulnier has represented the district, which includes most of Contra Costa County, for five years in Congress and said he "understsand[s] the issues that matter to Contra Costa families." Sharma said she was running to do a better job addressing issues such as homelessness, public schools and traffic. See what DeSalnuer and Sharma said in their final pleas to voters here.