The last election found some of OC’s most powerful special interests falling short of their desired political spending results.
Tag: November 2022 Election
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Major OC Republican Group Lost on 96% of its Big Local Bets in Latest Election
While the Lincoln Club used to be one of the biggest political machines in Orange County, the results from this year’s election show their influence is waning.
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: Orange County’s Era of Astroturf Elected Officials is Over
Redistricting and demographic change have crafted really competitive districts across the region, making it tougher for local elected officials to avoid questions, contact, debate.
Posted inCountywide
OC Now Has Its First Democrat Majority on Board of Supervisors in Over 40 Years
Among other things, new Democratic Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento said he wants to beef up staffing and funding of civilian oversight over county law enforcement agencies.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Anaheim Inaugurates Two Reformist, Two Resort-Backed City Councilmembers Following FBI Corruption Probe
The new council comes after Disney spent big on boosting three of its preferred candidates, with two of them winning and one being voted out of office.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
That’s a Wrap: Orange County’s Election Results Are Finalized. Who Won?
Some of the county’s biggest cities saw extremely tight races.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Irvine City Councilman Resigns for a Week To Skirt Term Limit Rules
Councilman Larry Agran will step off the dais for a week in a move that could let him remain in office four years longer than current term limits allow.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Meet Your New Santa Ana City Council
The results of this election largely maintains the progressive political dynamic atop one of Orange County’s largest cities and the seat of county government.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Only 100 Ballots Left to Count in Orange County’s Election
The county is expected to certify the November 2022 General Election next Tuesday.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Will Costa Mesa Voters Make it Easier to Build Housing in the City?
Tuesday’s 5 p.m. results update showed support for a measure easing housing construction regulations by just 16 votes.
