Carrillo and Whitesides Win Their Races as Assembly District 34 Remains Undecided

Palmdale, CA — The November 3, 2026, general election has brought significant developments to the Antelope Valley, with Juan Carrillo winning his race for California State Assembly District 39 and George Whitesides winning his race for California’s 27th Congressional District.

Meanwhile, the race for California State Assembly District 34 remains undecided as election officials continue counting ballots.

The results will help determine who represents Antelope Valley communities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., on issues including education, public safety, housing, infrastructure, economic development, and the cost of living.

Although winners may be projected or races called before all ballots are counted, official election results remain subject to certification.

Latest unofficial election standings

Assembly District 39

California State Assembly, 2026

General election · November 3 · District 39

82.0% of expected votes counted

Juan Carrillo

Winner (called by AP)

Democratic · Incumbent

70.7%

63,524 votes

Paul Andre Marsh

Republican

29.3%

26,342 votes

Result details

Source:

Associated Press

Updated: Nov 7, 2026 at 7:23 AM

Congressional District 27

California U.S. House, 2026

General election · November 3 · District 27

86.3% of expected votes counted

George Whitesides

Winner (called by AP)

Democratic · Incumbent

63.6%

135,733 votes

Jason Gibbs

Republican

36.4%

77,709 votes

Result details

Source:

Associated Press

Updated: Nov 7, 2026 at 6:18 AM

Assembly District 34: Counting Continues

California State Assembly, 2026

General election · November 3 · District 34

77.7% of expected votes counted

Charles Frederick Hughes

Republican

53.1%

68,740 votes

Randall Putz

Democratic

46.9%

60,787 votes

Result details

Source:

Associated Press

Updated: Nov 7, 2026 at 7:23 AM

Republican Charles Frederick Hughes is leading Democrat Randall Putz in the districtwide count, although no winner has been declared in the results reviewed. The district includes portions of Los Angeles County and neighboring counties. Antelope Valley Online

California election officials will continue processing eligible mail-in, provisional, and other outstanding ballots. The state is scheduled to certify the election results on December 11, 2026. California Secretary of State

AV Daily News will continue monitoring the vote count and reporting updates affecting Antelope Valley residents.