On March 26, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office will finalize the March 5 election results, signaling the end for certain local races while setting the stage for November runoffs in others.
Mike Sanchez of the RR/CC mentioned that there won’t be a press event, but an announcement is expected to confirm the election outcomes by mid-afternoon.
In Los Angeles County, three Board of Supervisors seats were contested. Holly Mitchell, Janice Hahn, and Kathryn Barger, representing the 2nd, 4th, and 5th districts, each secured over 50% of the primary vote, thus avoiding a November runoff.
Mitchell secured 68.45% of the vote, ensuring her continuation in District 2, a diverse area spanning multiple communities. Hahn garnered 57.80% of the votes, marking the start of her final term representing District 4, which includes over 50 communities. Similarly, Barger won her third term in District 5 with 56.81% of the vote, covering a vast area of over 90 communities.
LA County Election (Credits: NBC Los Angeles)
The positions on the Board of Supervisors, though nonpartisan, play a crucial role in governing a county home to roughly 10 million people. It has been 44 years since a sitting county supervisor lost a reelection bid, underscoring the strength of incumbency in these roles.
Three city council races in Los Angeles are heading to a November runoff. Ysabel Jurado and incumbent Kevin de León will vie for the 14th District, which covers particular parts of Los Angeles, including Boyle Heights and Downtown.
Ballot Box (Credits: NPR)
The 2nd District sees former Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian leading against business owner Jillian Burgos, aiming to succeed Paul Krekorian. In the 10th District, Heather Hutt faces Grace Yoo as Hutt seeks a full term after her appointment last year.
Four incumbents secured another term without a runoff, demonstrating strong support within their districts. Los Angeles voters supported pedestrian and cyclist safety through Measure HLA, which passed with 65.50% approval.
This initiative mandates the city to implement safety modifications as outlined in the Mobility Plan 2035, underscoring the community’s commitment to safer streets and enhanced mobility for all residents.
