The largest bond elections have been approved, or are ahead, with results slower than usual.

The $7 billion Los Angeles Unified School District bonds garnered 71% of the vote as tabulation was still in the early stages, the $5.5 billion California stem cell funding bill had collected 51.1% “yes” votes with 71% of votes counted.

The Dallas Independent School District $3.7 billion construction bonds were running at 51.8% yes, King County Wash., voters passed a $1.74 billion bond for health facilities, San Antonio ISD voters approved a $1.21 billion bond issuance, and Portland Public SD #1J, Ore., backed a $1.2 billion bond deal.