California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin has secured one of the top two positions to advance to the November general election in the race for California's 26th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Irwin, a Democrat, captured 40.09 percent of the vote in the primary election for the seat being vacated by Rep. Julia Brownley. Under California's top-two primary system, the two candidates receiving the most votes, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election.

The 26th Congressional District seat became available after Brownley announced she would not seek reelection. Brownley has represented the district, which includes portions of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, since 2013.

As vote counting continues, other candidates remain in contention for the second spot in November's general election. The final results will determine Irwin's opponent for the general election campaign.

Irwin has served in the California State Assembly since 2014, representing the 44th Assembly District. She previously worked as a project manager for the defense industry before entering politics.