And the early results were resounding. After an early-morning update, 47.3% of the potential vote had been counted. And Measure J was losing by a margin of 85% to 15%. The Press Democrat will rely on information from election officials before determining ...

A controversial ban on large animal farms in Sonoma County appears to be heading for a major defeat, as early returns show 85% of the voters rejecting Measure J.

Despite campaign spending topping $2 million, Measure J initiated by the Coalition to End Factory Farming, a collection of animal rights groups that have been active for years in Sonoma County, Calif., appears to be headed for defeat with 85% of voters rejecting it as of the latest updated results on Nov. 6.

Voters in Sonoma County, Calif., on Tuesday rejected Measure J, which would have limited the size of animal farming operations, PBS station KQED the reported. Agricultural leaders in California and other states watched the

A controversial ban on large animal farms in Sonoma County appears to be heading for a major defeat, as early returns show 85% of the voters rejecting Measure J.