Based on the latest returns, Bogh now has a 1,051-vote edge against Medina, who identifies as both queer and lesbian. Bogh's share of the vote total now stands at 50.2% and Medina's is at 49.8%.The Secretary of State's office has declared their race to be a "close contest" and the results could change again as more votes are counted.
As of 4:05 p.m. today (Thursday, November 5) San Bernardino County elections officials reported they still had 310,000 ballots to tabulate.Should Medina be able to pull out a victory, she would be the first person who identifies as queer and the first out lawmaker from San Bernardino County serving in the Legislature.