kevin deleone casting his vote outside of los angeles. s opponent, fellow democrat incumbent senator dianne feinstein cast her vote in san francisco yesterday. back in july, deleone actually won the endorsement of the party. >> that failed to translate into major financial support. recent polls show feinstein in the lead. >>> today voters will be making decisions on several ballot measures. one of the controversial is the gas tax repeal measure. it would repeal a 12 cent gas tax and increase in vehicle registration approved to fund road repairs. supporters of prop 6 say the cost of live income california is high enough as it is. opponents say the funding is needed to make road repairs and fund transit projects. >>> proposition 10, voting yes means state law would not limit rent control laws in cities and counties. instead, our rent control authority, those opposing the measure say it would make the housing crisis worse, because it would allow more fees on top of rent. those in favor of prop 10 would say it would help people getting pushed

incumbent dianne feinstein leads kevin deleon. it's harder for democrats to flip the senate even though they need to pick up two additional seats. there are races all over the country. currently two republican senators, blue is two democrats and stripes are one of each. current status of the senate, republicans need to defend arizona, nevada, texas looking closer than we expected. we' we'll be following this throughout the morning. you can follow the progress on twitter, as we continue to blog and nbcbayarea.com, to find your local polling place. >> join us tomorrow morning, when we've got a recap of all those numbers. >> we're here, bright and early! well, dark and early. 4:30 we're on the air. >> even though the sun is rising earlier now, but we're still adjusting to that. we're also adjusting to the cool temperatures you'll feel as you step out the door. take a look in napa we're at 38 degrees. it is indeed winter. at least starting out, and then we're going to summer this afternoon. we'll be at 45, as you head out in livermore

fisher we move on in the race for the senate in california, dianne feinstein poised to defeat kevin deleon she has been projected with winner at 54%. >> oakland mayor libby schaaf is holding off a field of nine candidates. we had result there is but it appears libby schaaf will hold on to her job. >> prop 6 is the effort to repeal and increase in the statewide gas tax. the 127-cent per gallon hike is for roads and bridgings across the state. do we have the results? no votes which would repeal or keep the tax, excuse me, no votes 53% and the yes votes only have 47%. prop 10 would give authority to cities across the state to establish rent control. here you see the results. it's been projected this goes down to defeat, 65% saying no, 35% saying yes. >> now to control of congress with the congressional races prompting high turn out and long lines at precincts around the country and here in the bay area. some polling locations had to remain open longer so everyone could get out and vote. the democrats are poised to regain control of the house and lso hold on to the senate. >> brooke is here wi

democrat dianne feinstein headquartered in the bay area tonight as she takes on republican kevin deleon. >>> but first the markets closed on the upside today. here's a look at the closing numbers from wall street. is just $6.99. ♪ $6.99 are you out of your mind? ♪ eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage and buttermilk or pumpkin pancakes. ♪ pumpkin pancakes are you out of your mind? ♪ still very much out of our minds. denny's $6.99 super slam. upgrade to new pumpkin pancakes. >>> a live look at a polling place in san francisco. meanwhile a huge voter turnout in tempe, arizona. take a look at this chopper video. one giant line stretched out the door through arizona state university's campus. >>> tens of millions of americans are going to the polls today, of course. >> their votes will determine who controls each house of congress and governors races in 36 states. >> allen martin is here to bring us the very latest on that front. >> both democrats and republicans say they expect the turnout today to be far higher than the last midterm election in2014. we can give you a quick look at the first nu

senator dianne feinstein has won her race against kevin deleon.rs coming in tonight, 57% for her. she is the projected winner. abc news projected that. 43% for deleon. >> let's go to abc7 news reporter kate larsson live at p feinstein tonight. kate in. >> dan, am marks apologies for my voice. we are at the fers club in the presidio. senator feinstein was here tonight, extremely humbled saying she was surprised after so many elections how many people showed up to her event. the crowd treated her like a rock star. look at this former san francisco mayor willie brown was here at the event. he's a long-time friend of the senator's. her grabbed daughter was also here and introduced her. when senator feinstein took the stage, she spoke about joe biden asking her to be the first woman on the senate judiciary committee after the anita hill hearings and she also spoke about barbara boxer and "how they both broke the lock on power for women in the senate." i asked her a few questions myself including what bay area residents can expect when she heads back to

reporter: kevin deleon is a democratic candidate for senator.e has been one of the most visible of all the latino candidates in california and he has been urging democrats to articulate a position beyond "stop trump." during a campaign rally at his favorite taco vendor, deleon called on latinos to vote for his fellow democrats to help win back the house of representatives. >> it is critical. in these dangerous times in our nation's history we are engaged in a battle for the soul for our nation against a president without one. the latino vote is to come out strong. come tuesday we need to send a clear message that we are one america. reporter: latino voters represent one of the fastest-growing demographics in the united states. this year's midterms may indicate whether the democrats have found a key to mobilizing them at the polls. sumi: so, oliver, we have seen very sharp rhetoric from the president on immigration. this in general has been a really polarizing campaign leading up to this midterm election. you have been speaking to voters. what ar

she has a big lead in the polls over the democratic challenger, kevin deleon, he says he has a new voice in washington and dianne feinstein said she has the experience to get things done. >>> there's a lot of interest in today's election. it's possible that the democrats can get control of the house of representatives and with so much at stake we could see record turnout for a midterm election. >>> we're keeping a close eye on a number of races, here and elsewhere, there's talk of a blue wave, and whether it will be tornado into action. it's moving at a pace pays where we haven't seen it in years. >> we have 620,000 ballots in the building, that's almost double what we had in 2014 and 2010. >> a lot of interest and miles on air force one in past week as president trump has hopscotched from one state to i yesterday was in missouri where republicans could pick up a senate seat and expand their majority. the president warning of a democratic health care. >> you know what happens and your tax also triple and quadruple, you wouldn't be happy, i know you well. >> this appears to be part of a c

her challenger is a fellow democrat, former leader of the state senate, senator kevin deleon, state democratic party endorsed deleon over fienstein. he is the son of an immigrant. climate change, pay equity, immigrant and civil rights are among his priorities. he also says he whe divisive republican agenda. so the campaigning is over and now it's up to voters to decide who will be representing californians in the u.s. senate. and we will bring you updates from senator dianne feinstein's election night party as the night moves on. reporting live in san francisco, jean elle, nbc bay area news. >> thank you, jean. >>> up next, the polls are closed in 40 states. we're following tight races and we'll have the update in a few minutes. >>> major turnouts and minor problems at the polls. i'm steven stock. our investigative unit looks into problems you reported to us right here in the bay area. sfx: tinny headphone music sfx: feet shuffling life can change in an instant. be covered when it does... ...with a health plan through covered california. we offer free expert help choosing the best plan for you

behind with 40%, and in the race for senate incumbent dianne feinstein is leading over her opponent kevin deleone. feinstein has 45% support to deleone's 36%. both are democrats. >>> we are keeping a close eye on the ballot measures that will determine the future of california. this morning an all new and final cal poll shows two high-profile ballot measures are trailing. 40% of likely voters say they will vote for prop six 6, the gas tax repeal measure. 56% of voters oppose prop 6. the measure would repeal a 12-cent gas tax and increase in vehicle registration that was approved last year to fund road repairs. proposition 10, a measure aimed at regulating rent statewide, 35% are in support and 60% oppose that measure. if passed the measure would establish rent control authorities within communities. >> coming up, google walkouts going on right now. a new chopper from the video right there. we'll take a live report. >> and remembering giant legend willy mccovey passing away. the way he's being honored. i'm dianne feinstein and i approve this message. "look what she's accomplished... she authored t

as you can see, senator dianne feinstein against kevin deleon. 65% to 35%. ap called that last night. she will now serve a fifth term. last night she said there is a lot of work to do in washington. >> we need to do an immigration bill, a health care bill to provide a public option and to enable people to buy into medicare at age 55. and i believe to allow medicare to negotiate the price of drugs. >>> de leon lost despite the endorsement which was a clear message that party leaders wanted a more combative approach to handling the trump administration. >>> new overnight democrats pick up a key seat in the senate. it appears jacky rosen will defeat dean heller in nevada. the close race is the only race where a republican senator was defending a seat that voted for hillary clinton in 2016. also new this morning, president trump is responding to the midterm elections. >> despite republicans losing the house, the president is calling the results a big victory. here's what he tweeted. received so many congratulations from so many on our big victory last night, inc

senate race in california where the incumbent senator diane feinstein faced a challenge from kevin deleon dan carmen live at diane feinstein's election party where she spoke not too long ago. >> reporter: this party is winding down. as you can see there's still people here looking a the the results. and much better results for democrats this time around than a couple of years ago. feinstein spoke here about 9:15. she was introduced by her granddaughter thanking everybody especially willie brown who she said was the first person to believe in her. she went on to talk about exactly how politics has changed since she started in the business back in the u.s. senate in 1992. >> this is such a great country. and it's been factionalized and trivialized with rhetoric. we must come together for the good of the nation and i think of mankind. thank you for your support. >> that was u.s. senator diane feinstein addressing her supporters here. she did not go on the attack against donald trump. she has always said that she is one of those who can reach across the aisle. she highlighted the fact that sh

senate race with senator feinstein facing a challenge from state senator kevin deleon. it has been declared that diane feinstein is the winner and will serve another six-year term which will take her up to close to the age of 90 when she finishes that term. >> we're standing by live at her election party. dan, you talked with her a little while ago? >> reporter: that's right. this election party is winding down here but the crowd very excited when the associated press and other agencies declared her the winner. feinstein came out and addressed her supporters at 9:15 saying she was very humbled by being sent back after first being sent to washington in 1992. >> i just want you to know that this is the greatest honor in my life to represent my city and my state in the senate of the united states. and i want -- >> feinstein didn't really go on specifically criticizing president trump by name but talked about the political divide and how things have changed since she was first elected to the u.s. senate. >> this is a very hard time to be in the american political arena. i t

now her challenger, senator kevin deleon, was busy this morning casting his ballot. you can see him there. he was at an elementary school in southern california at aldoma elementary school. the democratic party issued a surprise endorsement for deleon, although it's been said a deleon with win would be a come from behind upset. -- deleon win would be a come from behind upset. deleon said he offers a fresh voice, but senator feinstein said she's got the experience. she's been in this and her track record proves it. back out here live at the officers club where people are setting up now and senators are expected to be here this evening. we'll follow it all evening. this is expected to be her victory headquarters. we'll be watching closely. we'll have live reports throughout the evening. >> thanks. >>> in the south bay we're seeing long lines of voters already and that is to be expected well into the night thanks to a new state law. people can register and vote up until the very last minute before polls close, but there's a catch. >> kpix5's kiet do is live at the santa

. >>> in the california state senate race, kevin deleon will cast his vote an elementary school, and his opponent senator dianne feinstein cast her vote in san francisco yesterday. back in july, deleon won the endorsement of the state democratic party, but that failed to translate into major financial support. recent polls show feinstein in the lead. >>> today voters will be faced with decisions on several ballot measures. one of the most controversial is the gas tax repeal measure. it would repeal a 12 cent gas tax and increase in registration to fund road repairs. supporters of prop 6 say the cost of living in california is high enough as it is, while opponents say the funding is needed to help make road repairs and fund transit projects. one of the most divisive measures is proposition 10, voting yes means state law would not limit rent control laws in cities and counties. instead, rent control authority would be established in each community. those opposing the measure saying it would make the housing crisis worse because it will would allow more fees on top of rent. those in fav

in the race for senator, dianne feinstein faces fellow democrat, kevin deleone.stein will keep her seat. she has 52% of the vote with 3% of the precincts reporting, but abc news projecting that feinstein will retain her senate seat. polls closed at 8:00, just about 25 minutes ago, but voters are still in line and if you're in line before 8:00, you get to vote. david louis is in san jose tonight. david? >> reporter: that is right, dan. you know, the scene has changed here dramatically at the registrar's voter's office. the conveyor belt has been set up and sheriff's deputies are here because the ballots will be coming in from 198 precincts. but look over here. they moved the people in line who are doing late registration into a porch area and the lighting's not very good, but you can see there are several hundred people still in line here. they are -- the line was cut off officially at 8:00. anybody who was in line at that point will still get to register to vote and cast their ballot tonight. the line continues to snake through the double doors and down into the

kevin deleon hoping to pull off a shocker.ean elle. >> reporter: we're here at the presidio where dianne feinstein will be watching the results. they're still getting the last touches up. the san francisco girls' chorus just wrapped up rehearsal. people are excited to watch the results. senator feinstein is seeking her fifth term. the 85-year-old cast her ballot in san francisco yesterday, telling voters she still has work to do. some of her critics believe it's time for the senior democrat to let someone demp in. her challenger is a fellow democrat, senator kevin dee dle. he says he has fresh energy and ideas. we'll monitor the race for you and bring you updates. jean elle, nbc bay areas news. >>> also one of the most contentious races, state superintendent of public instruction shun. bottom line, who will run our schools? >> public versus charter schools? >> the largest part of our budget. you hit it, charter schools. an advocate almost won four years ago against an incumbent. he's running against tony thurman, being support

. >> martha: dianne feinstein will defeat senator kevin deleon, a fellow democrat, who has been placedr fire for the handling of brett kavanaugh's nomination. >> bret: hawaii senator making a run. defeating republican challenger ron curtis. at the fox news decision does. >> martha: income a democratic senator maria cantwell will win of 4 by defeating susan hutchinson there. >> bret: and we cannot project that idaho lieutenant governor brad little, republican will beat paul afterward and in the race to succeed retiring g.o.p. governor. >> martha: fox can also projects that the democrats will win a second term dumped on mike by defeating andrea a lot. >> bret: and it is impossible to say whether kate brown will stave off her challenge, a state lawmaker, but as you look at the balance of coverage, we have made the two biggest calls already. the u.s. house of representatives we have projected will go to democrats control, and of the senate will go to the republicans. we just don't know yet, martha, how many. it is possible that that plus two could get up to plus four. >> martha: waiting fo

incumbent democratic senator dianne feinstein is leading by just five percentage points over kevin daly on -- deleonso a democrat running on a progressive platform with around 10% of precincts reporting. i am amy goodman, here with jeremy scahill and "democracy now!" -- mcnallyublican mother leads by less than 1% over the democrat with 12% of precincts reporting. with 64% of precincts reporting, jeff holly is in the lead. 10 points ahead of democrat claire mccaskill. in wisconsin, where 80 depend -- with 80% of precincts reporting, the democrat is in the lead ahead of scott walker in the race for governor. amy: -- >> a >> look at some of the key ballot measures across the country. in oregon, voters are poised to strike down an effort to repeal oregon's sanctuary state law. they were protecting key rights for transgender people. reducing prison time for drug offenses inn ohio. abortion rights were on the ballot in a handful of states. alabama appears poised to pass a sweeping constitutional amendmentt that could strip away abortion rights. in oregon, voters have rejected a ballot measure that would h