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With 100% of precincts reporting, Goh ahead in race for Bakersfield mayor seat

Goh projected winner of Bakersfield Mayor's race
Goh projected winner of Bakersfield Mayor's race
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Unofficial numbers indicate that Karen Goh will be Bakersfield's next mayor.

As of November 15, results released by the Kern County Elections Office show 100 percent of precincts have reported.

Numbers show Goh with 52.49% of the vote, with 53,295 votes. Her opponent, Kyle Carter, has 47.5 percent of the vote, with 48,238 votes.

Numbers need to be finalized before they go into effect. 

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