As of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, preliminary results for the 2024 election have been released for key races in Malibu, California, and beyond.
In the Malibu City Council race, Bruce Lee Silverstein currently leads with 24.74% of the vote (1,907 votes), followed closely by Steve Uhring at 23.33% (1,798 votes). Haylynn Conrad and Paul Grisanti are also in contention, with 20.11% (1,550 votes) and 19.58% (1,509 votes), respectively, while C. Channing Frykman holds 12.25% (944 votes).
Measure MM, a local measure requiring 55% approval, is projected to pass with 59.09% of the vote (2,860 votes). This measure has garnered strong support, with 55% of votes already counted, while 40.91% (1,980 votes) are against it.
In the state race for the 42nd District Assembly seat, Jacqui Irwin holds a significant lead over her opponent, Ted Nordblum, with 60.41% of the vote (32,950 votes) compared to Nordblum’s 39.59% (21,593 votes).
At the national level, the presidential race remains tight. Donald J. Trump leads with 51.2% of the popular vote (67,344,895 votes) and 248 electoral votes, while Kamala D. Harris holds 47.4% (62,363,017 votes) and 214 electoral votes.
These preliminary results are expected to shift as additional ballots are processed. More updates to follow as they become available.