Election Day: Republicans celebrate, Props 3 and 36 pass

Here's a look at the latest results for Proposition 32, which if approved would raise California's minimum wage to $18 an hour.

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Republicans in San Francisco celebrate and cheer as they watch results trickle in.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao says she remains optimistic despite polling results showing currently 65% of Oaklanders are in favor of removing her from office.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao says she remains optimistic despite polling results showing currently 65% of Oaklanders are in favor of removing her from office. @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/FtqL9LcYeQ

— Velena Jones (@velenajones) November 6, 2024

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Rep. Adam Schiff delivered a victory speech on Tuesday night after defeating Steve Garvey in the race for U.S. senator of California.

Mark Farrell concedes in San Francisco mayoral race, saying initial voting results don't show possible path to victory, NBC Bay Area Senior Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban reports.

5) Breaking: Mark Farrell concedes race, saying initial voting results don’t show possible path to victory in SF mayoral race.

Standing by his wife, Farrell thanked his family, staff, & supporters.

He said he will stand behind whoever is ultimately elected mayor.@nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/ixlrJ4YmRY

— Bigad Shaban (@BigadShaban) November 6, 2024

The controversial Prop 36, which calls for stricter punishments for drug crimes and theft, is projected to pass, NBC Bay Area's decision desk reports.

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California Proposition 3, a constitutional measure that would officially scrub Prop 8 from the state books and declare same-sex marriage a fundamental right, is projected to pass, according to NBC News.

In 2013, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling nullified California’s controversial Prop 8 — the voter-approved state constitutional measure that officially defined marriage as between a man and a woman.

Activists were looking to nullify Prop 8 once and for all on the ballot with Prop 3.

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Digital correspondent Diana San Juan catches up with Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura, who provides an update on California's U.S. Senate race.

Chris Chmura is keeping track of several races tonight -- including the one that will determine who will become the next U.S. Senator for California.

NBC News projects Rep. Adam Schiff is the winner.#elections #decision2024 #bayarea #california pic.twitter.com/NET33FRoru

— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) November 6, 2024

The San Francisco election office said it plans to release initial results from main-in ballots sent before Election Day at 8:45 p.m. and initial in-person results by 9:45 p.m.

Many have gathered for watch parties across the city, awaiting the results of the mayoral race.

Some have made their support for Mark Farrell public by attending a watch party. Farrell served as San Francisco's interim mayor for six months in 2018 following the death of former mayor Ed Lee.

2) San Francisco election office plans to release initial results at 8:45pm from mail-in ballots sent before Election Day….then initial in-person Election Day results at 9:45pm@nbcbayarea#Election2024#SanFrancisco

— Bigad Shaban (@BigadShaban) November 6, 2024

We have our first batch of results for local races after polls closed.

View our Bay Area election results page to get the latest updates.

As of 8:30 p.m. PT Tuesday, new electoral votes showed presidential candidates Donald Trump with 214 votes and Kamala Harris with 172 votes.

Kamala Harris supporters gathered at The Home of Chicken and Waffles in Oakland on Tuesday evening to watch the election results be called.

The establishment is owned by Harris's friend of 44 years, Derreck Johnson. Many in attendance said they consider the Vice President their homegrown candidate.

NBC News projected Vice President Harris, an Oakland native, as the winner in California.

A Kamala Harris watch party going on right now in Oakland, the city she was born in. Supporters gathering at The Home of Chicken and Waffles which is owned by Kamala’s friend of 44 years Derreck Johnson. They consider Harris their home grown candidate. pic.twitter.com/7BnildlkLT

— Marianne Favro (@mariannefavro) November 6, 2024

Rep. Adam Schiff is the projected winner of California's U.S. Senate race, defeating the Republican nominee and former baseball player Steve Garvey.

Schiff will fill the Senate seat previously held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died in 2023.

Vice President Kamala Harris wins California in the presidential election, NBC News projects.

Kamala Harris has earned California's 54 electoral votes, NBC News projects. The Vice President now has 145 electoral votes in the race to 270.

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California has backed a Democratic presidential candidate in each election dating back to 1992.

Planned and unplanned power outages have forced some polling stations to close across the Bay Area.

A station in Oakland Hills closed out of precaution due to wildfire risk. Last month, the Keller Fire burned several acres and damaged two homes in the area.

Separately, an unplanned outage impacted a polling location in Santa Rosa.

NBC Bay Area's Thom Jensen has the latest on how planned and unplanned outages are impacting voters.

Prop 35 deals with how the state spends an existing healthcare tax and whether that tax should continue.

But supporters say the measure passing could also make things easier for millions of Medi-Cal patients.

NBC Bay Area's Ian Cull breaks it all down in the video below.

Guest have begun trickling in for the San Francisco Republican Party's watch party ahead of polls closing across the state.

Many in attendance said they are feeling optimistic about the national election.

As of 6:50 p.m., Pacific Time on Tuesday, early electoral votes showed that presidential candidate Donald Trump had 191 votes and Kamala Harris had 81 votes.

THREAD: Reporting from the San Francisco Republican Party election watch party tonight for @nbcbayarea. Guests are trickling in & say they feel particularly optimistic about the national election pic.twitter.com/e7MGKEipgJ

— Alyssa Goard (@AlyssaMGoard) November 6, 2024

Crime continues to be one of the biggest concerns for people across the Bay Area.

Voters today will weigh in on the controversial Prop 36, which calls for stricter punishments for drug crimes and theft.

NBC Bay Area's Joe Rosato Jr. examines the measure and why some say it goes too far.

As of 6:50 p.m. PT Tuesday, early electoral votes show presidential candidates Donald Trump with 191 votes and Kamala Harris with 81 votes.

$18 an hour.

That's how much Proposition 32 would raise California's minimum wage.

If approved by voters, the measure would gradually increase the current minimum wage depending on a company's number of employees.

NBC Bay Area's Ian Cull breaks what you need to know about Prop 32 in the video report below.

Wow! Check out this video via NBC Bay Area Investigative Reporter Candice Nguyen showing a woman singing the national anthem at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.

Woman breaks out singing the national anthem at the Santa Clara Co. Registrar of Voters office just now. What a show! @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/CVdWHO4GBc

— Candice Nguyen (@CandiceNguyenTV) November 6, 2024

NBC Bay Area Investigative Reporter Candice Nguyen shows us a behind-the-scenes look at how ballots are processed and verified in Santa Clara County.

Here's a quick look from our broadcast update of voters lining up at a polling place in Santa Clara County.

Reminder polls are set to close at 8 p.m.

A pair of major bond measures are on today's ballot asking voters

Both Prop 2, which calls for $10 billion to cover for school construction needs, and the $10 billion Prop 4 for climate-related projects were placed on the ballot by the state legislature.

If you're still headed to your local poll, NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston breaks down what you need to know about each bond.

California voters have 10 state propositions on the ballot this election cycle.

NBCLA's Chief Political reporter Conan Nolan broke down the arguments for and against each proposition in one minute or less.

Digital correspondent Diana San Juan takes you inside our newsroom on Election Day! She will have updates throughout the day and night so stay tuned!

Election Night is here 🗳️ and we have full coverage on air and online. Stay with us for the latest updates. https://t.co/aUpUygAcqw#elections #decision2024 #bayarea #california pic.twitter.com/l0I6PYJ7Me

— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) November 5, 2024

This year, there's an even more pronounced focus on election security.

As millions cast their ballots, the FBI San Francisco office provided us with a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s doing to keep Election Day safe.

The special agent in charge said authorities are ready for any potential issues, including election fraud, voter suppression, foreign influence, and threats to election workers or offices.

Check out Ian Cull's full report in the video player below.

The Central Park Library polling location in Santa Clara has seen a long line of voters all day, Robert Handa reports.

"I would say that a steady stream of voters is kind of an understatement," Robert said.

Watch Robert's full report in the video player below.

At a busy polling location in Clayton, voting booths have been pretty full since Jodi Hernandez arrived.

Poll workers said there was a line of about 20 people waiting for the polls to open at 7 a.m., and it has been a constant stream of voters all day.

Voters said they like the experience of going to their local polling place on Election Day and voting in person.

Check out Jodi's full report in the video player below.

Some younger teenagers in the East Bay have the opportunity to turn in a ballot this election cycle.

Thanks to Measure QQ, which was approved four years ago, 16 and 17 year olds in Oakland and Berkeley are allowed to vote in school board elections.

Both cities have open school board seats this year.

NBC Bay Area's Scott Budman has more information in the video report below.

Our Damian Trujillo is in Washington, D.C. covering the Harris campaign.

He'll have a live report coming up in a special edition of NBC Bay Area News at 3 p.m.

Follow our national live blog for updates on the presidential race. You can also follow Damian on X.

Preps for the big event at Howard University pic.twitter.com/RFOVxMicze

— Damian Trujillo (@newsdamian) November 5, 2024

San Francisco’s Great Highway could be dramatically transformed if voters approve Prop K.

The proposition calls for a large stretch of the coastal roadway to be closed and converted into recreational space.

NBC Bay Area's Joe Rosato Jr. takes a deep dive into Prop K in the video report below. You can also read his story here.

After a series of twists and turns, the bitter battle between Sam Liccardo and Evan Low for Congressional District 16 will soon be decided.

Rep. Anna Eshoo announced last year she would not seek re-election and was retiring after occupying the District 16 seat since being elected in 1992.

If you missed our debate featuring Liccardo and Low, watch a replay below or at nbcbayarea.com/district16debate.

Could the weather impact your vote? The Election Day forecast shows mild temperatures and no rain, but meteorologist Kari Hall gives an update on the red flag warning across the Bay Area.

Gusty winds and dry conditions are not a good mix and increase the fire danger through Wednesday morning. Check out the latest updates on our weather page.

In Santa Clara County, Bob Redell talks with workers at the Registrar’s Office about early ballot collections and vote counting.

One representative told NBC Bay Area they are seeing more people showing up in person to vote. Check out the full report in the video above.

Kris Sanchez has the latest on how possible PG&E power shutoffs and a red flag warning are affecting polling places, including one in Alameda County that was forced to close because of the extreme weather.

Attention South Bay voters.

If you need a ride to your polling place or a ballot drop box today, VTA is offering you a free lift.

Free bus, light rail and paratransit rides will be available to polling and drop box locations in Santa Clara County through 8 p.m. when the polls close.

"When someone gets on the bus or the train, they tell the bus operator, 'I'm going to my voting poll' or 'I'm going to the Registrar of Voters to vote.' There won't be any fee," VTA spokesperson Stacey Hendler Ross said. "Likewise, when you get on a light rail train and a fare inspector asks you for a fare, if you are going to the voting polls, then you let them know that that's what you're doing."

Here's the latest from Ginger Conejero Saab on two of the most closely watched races in the Bay Area: The office of mayor in both San Francisco and Oakland.

Incumbent San Francisco Mayor London Breed has four challengers, and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces a recall vote two years into her term.

Some businesses in Oakland are bracing for the possibility of post-election civil unrest.

In the video below, you'll see footage of plywood covering the windows and doors of businesses in downtown Oakland.

Oakland police are preparing for any potential unrest by adding extra patrols and having mutual aid from neighboring agencies on standby.

If you're not registered to vote, don't panic.

California residents who aren't registered can take advantage of same-day registration.

Visit the California Secretary of State website to learn more.

A voting center in Alameda County was forced to close because of the risk involved with a red flag warning.

The Joaquin Miller Center Vote Center in Oakland is closed, and all voters have been directed to Montera Middle School at 5555 Ascot Drive in Oakland as well as the nearest 24-hour drop box at Woodminster Market, 5000 Woodminster Lane in Oakland.

Visit Alameda County's official election site for a full list of vote centers in the county.

Kris Sanchez has more on how the weather may affect polling places in the video below.

Two recall elections are on the ballot for voters in Alameda County.

In Oakland, voters will decide on whether to keep Sheng Thao as mayor after she was elected to the position two years ago.

Alameda County voters will also decide on if Pamela Price will continue to serve as district attorney.

NBC Bay Area's Ian Cull examines what will happen if both Thao and Price are recalled in the video below.

Watch this breakdown of what's at stake for each state prop on your ballot.

And if you still have yet to cast your ballot, visit our Bay Area voter guide for more information to help prepare your vote.

Election integrity continues to be a hot topic and some are asking about the safety of ballots.

At the Registrar of Voters in San Jose, NBC Bay Area's Damian Trujillo provides a behind-the-scenes look at everything that's done to make sure your ballot is safe and your vote is counted. Watch his report below.

Polling locations in the Bay Area have been open for roughly one hour.

Here's a look at the scene at one location in San Francisco.

Workers at the Santa Clara County Registrar's Office were busy collecting ballots and counting votes early on Election Day. Bob Redell talks with a representative from the registrar about basic what-to-know info for voters.

Friendly reminder any vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked by today (Election Day) and received by Nov. 12.

View our Bay Area voter guide for important dates.