Republican Suzette Valladares concedes: "only a few hundred votes separate my opponent and me"

Tuesday’s update seemed to solidify Democratic challenger Pilar Schiavo’s lead over incumbent Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, in the tightly contested race for the 40th Assembly District. Schiavo’s lead grew slightly and now 545 ballots separate the two candidates. Tuesday’s returns showed Schiavo received 50.17% (79,794) of the votes and Valladares trailed behind with 49.83% (79,249) of the votes.