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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-04 21:24 PST
updated: 2026-11-06 13:33 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Democrat leads in state Senate District 40 race

A Democrat holds a lead in the 40th state Senate District race, according to NBC 7.

Section: [Elections](/san-diego/section/politics.md) · Entities: [California State Senate District 40](/san-diego/wiki/california-state-senate-district-40.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC 7 San Diego](https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/possible-flip-in-senate-dist-40-from-republican-seat-to-democrat/4096845/), 2026-11-04 21:24 PST: Dem holds lead in Senate Dist. 40 in previously Republican seat
- [The Coast News](https://thecoastnews.com/election-2026-elliott-nears-senate-win-davies-holds-slim-lead/), 2026-11-06 13:33 PST: Election 2026: Elliott nears Senate win; Davies holds slim lead

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