**Kamala Harris Leads Donald Trump in Early California Election Results**

Early results released Wednesday reveal Vice President Kamala Harris securing over 57 percent of the vote in California, while President-elect Donald Trump trails with 40 percent. This aligns with California’s recent trend of supporting Democratic candidates; the state has consistently voted Democratic in the past nine presidential elections. The last Republican to win California was George HW Bush in 1988, which concluded a series of six consecutive Republican victories in the state.

Californian voters across Los Angeles County and 57 other counties participated in Election Day, casting ballots for presidential, Senate, and U.S. House races. The state, known for its large population, showed a clear preference for Harris in the early returns.

The coastal counties, which are more heavily populated, largely supported the Democratic candidate, continuing a recent trend. In contrast, the eastern inland counties showed stronger support for the Republican candidate. This pattern reflects the regional political divide within the state.

Historically, California supported the Republican candidate in six straight presidential elections starting from Richard Nixon in 1968 up to George HW Bush in 1988. Prior to 1968, the state also voted Republican in three of four elections. The official certification of California’s election results is scheduled for December 3.

For more detailed county-by-county breakdowns and complete election results, readers can refer to the full list of outcomes.