Rackauckas and Spitzer Face Off Tuesday in DA Election Showdown
2018 elections
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The closely-watched race pits the DA against his former heir apparent, in a face-off years in the making.
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The closely-watched race pits the DA against his former heir apparent, in a face-off years in the making.
Officials noted the move is unnecessary because state law already requires it.
OC Supervisor Shawn Nelson broke with most of the other supervisors and endorsed Todd Spitzer, whom he repeatedly has criticized for his actions in office.
The State Bar of California has ended a suspension for Lenore Albert-Sheridan, a lawyer running for District Attorney.
Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas may face his strongest election challenge in 20 years as his well-financed former protégé, County Supervisor Todd Spitzer, could block Rackauckas from winning re-election in the June 5 primary and instead force a run-off in November.
Spitzer was “stirring up a bunch of lies and nonsense” with his comments last month to public meetings of the Laguna Niguel and Costa Mesa city councils, Supervisor Shawn Nelson said. Spitzer said his colleagues weren’t telling the whole story.
Orange County Superior Court Judge Craig Griffin ruled Lenore Albert-Sheridan will remain on the ballot for the June 5 primary election.
A controversial attorney and candidate for District Attorney, Lenore Albert-Sheridan, currently is suspended from practicing law by the California State Bar. A lawsuit filed last week is attempting to remove her from the June primary election ballot.
Orange County’s top law enforcement jobs could be hotly contested races this year as four candidates, including District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, are running for DA and three contenders want to replace Sandra Hutchens as Sheriff.
The proposed restrictions came amid concerns that supervisors have been using government resources to send what effectively are re-election campaign mailers.