In early returns on Election Day, political aide and local college board member Patrick Ahrens is leading a field of six in a race to fill the open seat in California’s 26th Assembly District. As of 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Ahrens is ahead with just over 37% of the vote, while Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Tara Sreekrishnan has nearly 25%. The only Republican in the race, certified public accountant Sophie Yan Song, has just under 23% of the vote and Sunnyvale Councilmember Omar Din follows behind with a bit more than 10%. Bringing up the rear is Libertarian…
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