Wright, a private sector energy executive, is on track to fill one of the most critical roles in fulfilling Trump’s ambitious plans for his second term.
Voters blocked Prop. 33, which would have let local governments expand rent control, and approved Prop. 34, which will curb one of Prop. 33’s key sponsors.
The state Supreme Court had earlier rejected an appeals court ruling that not counting undated ballots in a special election violated the state constitution.