By Hillel Aron

See also: Mike Gatto's Blogger Problem

Update: Assemblyman Mike Gatto has taken a comfortable lead. As of 12:30 AM, with 22.6% of precincts reporting, he leads his opponent Greg Krikorian by about 20 points.

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Democratic Assemblyman Mike Gatto, representing the 43rd Assembly District covering parts of the Eastside and the valley, has taken a very early lead. With less than 30,000 votes counted, the incumbent leads his opponent, Republican Greg Krikorian, 53% to 47%.