Politics & Government
Hagman Pulls Ahead of Fritchle in State Assembly Race
As of midnight, the Republican incumbent had a commanding lead.

With 64 percent of the precincts reporting, Republican State Assemblyman Curt Hagman had a commanding lead over opponent Gregg Fritchle as the clock ticked past midnight and into Wednesday.
As of 1:51 a.m., Hagman’s count was at 61,567 or 62.9 percent of the vote to Fritchel’s 36,368 or 37.1 percent, according to the Secretary of State’s website. The two men were vying to represent the newly redrawn 55th assembly district seat which will serve Diamond Bar and Walnut.
“I knew going in that I would be a long shot,” Fritchle said. “I’m not making any assumptions about where it’s going to go.”
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Fritchle, a social worker, joined fellow Democrats at their party at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles after working a full shift at his job. He was calling the celebration a night around midnight.
“I appreciate the confidence the voters have given me to represent them again,” Hagman said. “Now it’s time to get through the election and start working together and get California back on track.”
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Regardless what happens, Fritchle said he intended to stay active in the political process. He planned to take some time to include how, but it could include running again or participating in another campaign.
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