SAN DIEGO — The Associated Press called the U.S. presidential election for former Vice President Joe Biden after calling Pennsylvania at 11:25 a.m. ET Saturday.
Democrat Joe Biden surpassed the 270 electoral vote threshold to take the White House and become the 46th president of the United States.
California senator Kamala Harris made history Saturday as the first Black and South Asian woman elected as vice president of the United States Saturday.
Celebrations and reactions broke out around the country, including here in San Diego. Here’s how San Diegans and local leaders reacted to Saturday’s news of the presidential election.
Democrat Todd Gloria wrote on Twitter in reference to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris:
Supervisor Nathan Fletcher tweeted Saturday morning, "all news outlets including the AP have projected Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States."
Rep. Juan Vargas tweeted Saturday morning, “I look forward to working with the new administration.”
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez tweeted her reaction.
Sara Jacobs, U.S. House candidate tweeted, “Today we celebrate & breathe a sigh of relief, but tomorrow we get to work.”
Tony Krvaric, Chairman of the Republican Party of San Diego County, issued the following statement Saturday:
"The election for president will be over when results are duly certified, not when media conglomerates decide. We stand with President Trump in using every legal avenue to ensure all legitimate votes are counted so that the American People can have confidence in their elections."
CBS 8 Photojournalist & Reporter Tim Blodgett captured reaction around Hillcrest and North Park.
Steve Padilla, Chula Vista City Councilman and coastal commissioner tweeted a statement, “The PEOPLE have spoken.”