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By Veronica Mackey
Democrats and Republicans who voted for Vice President Kamala Harris were shocked when they woke up on Wednesday morning to learn Donald Trump is the projected President of the United States. Trump won more popular votes and electoral votes than his opponent, capturing 50.9% compared to Harris’ 47.6%. He also appeared on track to win every battleground state, giving him a decisive lead.
Early Wednesday morning, folks in Inglewood were up getting their fill of Randy’s Donuts, and telling NBC4 reporter Brittany Hope who they voted for and why.
Nomecio Valadez said he was “happy” Trump won. For him, it means taxes will be lower, especially on over time.
A woman named Porcha said, “My fear is more racial divide. People in lower communities and populations won’t have the things they need to survive.”
Anthony Bowdry, a Harris voter, said he “just couldn’t sit or stand in one spot. I had to get out and get some air because I just found out he (Trump) reached 276 (electoral votes).” Hope said the man was crying.
Speaking from her alma mater, Howard University—one of the nation’s most prominent historically black universities—in Washington, DC, Harris said. “Sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn’t mean we won’t win.”
Facing steep odds from the start, Harris unexpectedly became the presidential nominee when President Joe Biden pulled out of the race for re-election. With just 107 days until the General Election, Harris managed to energize the Democratic Party—which was on life support with Biden at the helm—and even win the support of Republican leaders.
As the nation’s sitting vice president, Harris sits in the awkward position of overseeing the certification of the election.
In other national races. Adam Schiff beat opponent, Steve Garvey to become California’s newest U.S. Senator, an office that was temporarily left vacant with the passing of Dianne Feinstein. Congresswoman Maxine Waters cruised to another term in office, easily defeating her rival, Steve Williams with over 73% of the vote in the 43rd District.
In state races, 61st District Assembly Member Tina McKinnor held onto her seat with 75.3% over Alfonso Hernandez. Laura Richardson won the District 35 state senate race, beating out heropponent Michelle Chambers with 51.39% of votes.Outgoing District 35 Senator Steven Bradford was forced out due to term limits.
In the heavily contentious race for Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman was victorious over incumbent George Gascon, winning 61.35%.
Locally, Inglewood City Councilwoman Dionne Faulk will retain her seat in District 4 with 54.65% percent of votes, winning over Carlos Zurita, Leslie Jones, and Angelique Y. Johnson. Long time District 3 Councilman Eloy Morales and Inglewood City Clerk Aisha Thompson ran unopposed. Angela Allen is Inglewood’s new City Treasurer, replacing outgoing Treasurer Wanda Brown and beating rival Taylor R. Bryant with 58.40%.
In the races for Inglewood Board of Education Member Trustee, Margaret Turner-Evans won in Area 4 with 68.49% over Ronald Gomez. Ernesto Castillo ran unopposed in Area 5.
