In the Chula Vista City Attorney runoff election, Marco Verdugo has taken an early lead, as revealed by the first batch of results released by the county Registrar of Voters on Tuesday night.
Background: Special Election and Candidates
The election follows a special election held in November, where Chula Vista voters sought to fill the role initially won in 2022 by the late Simon Silva. Silva tragically passed away from cancer after the ballot editing deadline, necessitating a new election process.
Initially, three candidates contended for the position. However, none garnered the required majority of over 50%, leading to a runoff between Bart Miesfeld and Marco Verdugo.
Election Outcome and Next Steps
The candidate who secures the majority of votes by March 5 will serve the remainder of Silva’s term, extending through December 2026.
As of 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Marco Verdugo commands nearly 58% of the vote, while Bart Miesfeld trails at approximately 42%.
Vote Counting Process
The initial results primarily stem from mail-in ballots, including those deposited in drop boxes before Monday, March 4, and early voting opportunities.
Unofficial results will continue to pour in throughout the week and the following days. The county Registrar of Voters office is diligently tallying ballots submitted either in-person or via mail on election day.
The results will only attain official status upon certification by the Registrar, anticipated to occur before April 4.
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TLNA is closely monitoring California’s primary election results throughout the night. Keep checking back for real-time updates on this pivotal election.
Certainty Amidst Uncertainty
As the votes are counted and the electoral process unfolds, Marco Verdugo’s early lead in the Chula Vista City Attorney runoff offers a glimpse of the future governance in the region. With the promise of a new leader on the horizon, the community eagerly awaits the certified results, marking a crucial step forward in local governance.
