Chatsworth Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo advances to the November general election with 55.6% of the primary vote. Republican Ricky Tracy Hayes II will be her opponent.
*Pilar Schiavo, the Democratic incumbent representing Chatsworth, advanced to the November general election after winning 55.6%* of the vote in the June primary.
According to the Los Angeles County registrar of voters, Schiavo secured the top spot in the four-person primary for the . Her opponent in the general election will be , a Republican entrepreneur and businessman who received of the primary vote.
The Los Angeles Daily News reported the results on June 27 after the county certified its final vote count.
Schiavo was first elected to the state Assembly in 2022. She is now seeking a third term.
The 40th Assembly District is located entirely within Los Angeles County. It represents communities in the Santa Clarita Valley and the northwestern San Fernando Valley.
"Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, with 55.6% of the vote, and Ricky Tracy Hayes II, a Republican entrepreneur and businessman, with 22.3%, were the top two vote-getters in this four-person primary race," reported the Los Angeles Daily News.
The California secretary of state has until July 10 to certify all election results statewide.
In California state legislative races, the top two vote-getters move on to the general election regardless of political party. This means Schiavo and Hayes will face off in November.
Schiavo recently discussed her legislative work at a Valley Industry Association event in Newhall. The Valley Industry Association held a "Cocktails & Conversation" event at Egg Plantation on June 25. Schiavo engaged with residents regarding recent bills and her ongoing work in Sacramento.
One of her key legislative efforts is AB 2147, a criminal procedure bill regarding the jurisdiction of public offenses. The bill was ordered to engrossing and enrolling in the Assembly as of June 25.
The 40th District includes Chatsworth, Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, and Valencia. Voters in these communities chose Schiavo to continue representing their interests in the state legislature.
Her primary victory suggests strong support among local voters. The November general election will determine if she retains her seat for another two years.
This article was generated with AI assistance.