June 3, 2008 - 10:05pm
Leno declares victory in Senate District 3
By Alex IsenstadtState Senate candidate Mark Leno has declared victory in the race for the District 3 seat, according to KPIX.
With just over 85 percent of the vote counted, Leno, a state Assemblyman, picks up 43.1 percent. Joe Nation, a former Assemblyman, trails with 28.5 percent. Carole Migden, the incumbent, trails with 27.7 percent.
With minimal Republican opposition, Leno is expected to hold the seat in November’s general election.
The seat spans the Marin, San Francisco, and Sonoma areas.
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