In the state Senate, Democrats hope to win back the supermajority they lost in March when one member took a leave to fight criminal charges. He and two others charged with crimes were subsequently suspended.
Early returns Tuesday indicated the Democrats' candidates were trailing in three key contests, although the final decision of voters will have to wait until the November general election.
Senate Democrats are focused on winning the election that counts.
- Jason Kinney, a consultant for Senate Democrats, referring to the November election
The last redrawing of district boundaries gave Democrats an edge in voter registration in all three, even though two of the seats, both in the San Joaquin Valley, are held by Republicans.
