Supporters of Measure ER, a proposed half-cent healthcare sales tax in Los Angeles County, say they are winning as additional ballots are counted. After days of steadily gaining ground, backers declared victory following the latest election updates, according to reporting from the Los Angeles Times. The measure is intended to generate funding for the county’s healthcare system, which supporters describe as under financial strain. During rallies after the results began trending in their favor, supporters characterized the outcome as a major step toward stabilizing healthcare resources for the region. The reporting describes the campaign’s momentum increasing as more votes were tallied, leading supporters to celebrate an apparent turnaround in the count. While the sources focus on supporters’ reaction to the results, they also reflect that the final outcome depends on continuing ballot counts and official certification. Overall, both accounts describe the same measure—Measure ER—and the same development: supporters believe the tax measure is prevailing as results continue to be updated.