Villines takes lead in Insurance Commissioner race

Assemblyman Mike Villines has taken the lead over attorney Brian FitzGerald in the Republican race for insurance commissioner.

Villines, a former Assembly Republican Leader, trailed the little-known FitzGerald on Election Day. But as counties continue to count late absentee and provisional ballots, Villines now holds a 3,000-vote lead over FitzGerald.

You can follow the vote count here.