FRESNO, Calif. — Republican Connie Conway of Tulare appeared to gain the most votes Tuesday in a special primary election to face Democrat Lourin Hubbard June 7 to determine who will replace Devin Nunes for the remainder of his term in the 22nd Congressional District.
With all 208 precincts partially reporting results, Conway had 22,175 votes or 34.8% to Hubbard's 12,546 votes, or 19.7%, according to the Secretary of State's office, far more than the four other candidates.
Conway ran up big numbers in Tulare County, capturing 47% of the vote, likely advancing to the statewide primary election in June. She also received 28% of Fresno County votes in the two-county district. Hubbard received 23% in Fresno County, but just 15% in Tulare County.