Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two Democrats appear headed for the November runoff election in California’s 24th State Senate District race. The Republican sitting in third place, based on unofficial primary election results, conceded this week that he would not be advancing to the general election. West Hollywood City Councilmember John Erickson led the crowded field of candidates with 20.5% of the vote, followed by media consultant Brian Goldsmith with 18.28% and G.