Katcho Achadjian wins re-election by wide margin
Incumbent California State Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian won re-election by a wide margin in Tuesday’s vote. The Republican beat Democratic challenger Heidi Harmon 62.7 percent to 37 percent, according to the California Secretary of State.
Achadjian will keep the 35th District Assembly seat which represents Paso Robles and all of San Luis Obispo County, including parts of northern Santa Barbara County. Achadjian, a small business owner and former San Luis Obispo County Supervisor, was first elected to the state assembly in 2010.
Election victors in statewide contests
Governor – Jerry Brown (D)
Lt. Governor – Gavin Newsom (D)
Secretary of State – Alex Padilla (D)
Controller – Betty T. Yee (D)
Treasurer – John Chiang (D)
Attorney General – Kamala D. Harris (D)
Insurance Commissioner – Dave Jones (D)
Superintendent of Public Instruction – Tom Torlakson