The ongoing trend prompts Wagner to declare victory. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent, former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, awaits a final count.
Tag: Orange County Board of Supervisors
Orange County’s five supervisors run a $10.5 billion county government, from public health and jails to the unincorporated areas no city covers. We cover their votes, their budget and the decisions that reach every city.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Irvine, Orange, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda
Republican Wagner Strengthens Lead in Key OC Supervisor Race
Irvine Mayor Don Wagner’s lead now exceeds all of the known ballots that remain to be counted. The closely-watched election will influence the power and policy dynamics on the powerful county Board of Supervisors.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Irvine, Orange, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda
Irvine Mayor Leads First Night’s Results for Key OC Supervisor Election
The result will impact Democrats’ chances of gaining a majority on the powerful Orange County Board of Supervisors in next year’s general election.
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Orange County to Overhaul Voting System Ahead of 2020 Election
Voters will be able to cast ballots at any vote center up to 10 days before Election Day, which includes the two weekends before Election Day. And in a change from the current practice, voters will be allowed to cast their ballot on computers at any vote center in the county, without having to fill out a provisional paper ballot.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
First Democrat in 12 Years Joins OC Supervisors
Doug Chaffee, the former mayor of Fullerton, took office Tuesday. Supervisors also set March 12 as the date for a special election to replace the seat held until recently by Todd Spitzer.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
County Buying 600-Bed Homeless Shelter Building in Santa Ana
If the sale goes through and the new shelter opens, it would be the largest homeless shelter in Orange County.
Posted inAnaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Countywide, Fullerton, Government, La Habra, Politics & Elections, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Spitzer Declares Victory in DA Run; At Least 40 Percent of Vote Left to Count
Spitzer was up by 5.8 percentage points in the latest ballot count. There was no word of a concession by his opponent, incumbent DA Tony Rackauckas.
Posted inAnaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Countywide, Fullerton, La Habra, Top Stories
North OC’s 4th District Supervisor Race [Latest Election Night Count]
The outcome will decide if Republicans keep all five seats on the county Board of Supervisors. Many ballots remain to be counted, and in close races the winner may not be known for days.
Posted inAnaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Countywide, Fullerton, La Habra, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
North OC Supervisor Race Will Decide if Republicans Keep Full Board
Republican Tim Shaw and Democrat Doug Chaffee are facing off Tuesday, as Republicans look to keep five seats on the five-member county board.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Huntington Beach, Investigative, Newport Beach, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
OC Expands Drug and Alcohol Rehab Registration
In a break with their usual practice, the three supervisors who approved the ordinance did it without a cost estimate or funding identified to pay for the county staff time and outreach.
