BY DONNA WESTFALL The biggest surprise is that less than 42% of the registered votersโฆ
BY DONNA WESTFALL The biggest surprise is that less than 42% of the registered voters got out and voted in Del Norte County. While walking and driving around town it certainly appeared that people were getting out to vote. RESULTS: Locally, our new DA will be Dale Trigg. There will be a run-off in November for Sheriff/Coroner between Dean Wilson and Erik Apperson; and for Judge between Chris Doehle and Darren McElfresh. Measure A; State of Jefferson defeated. Statewide: As of 3:08 this morning, Ballot Measures 41 Veterans Housing and Homeless Bond Act 2014, and 42 Public Records. Open Meetings. Reimbursement both look to have passed with over 60% of the vote. Counties have 28 days to count all absentee/mail in ballots and provisional ballots AND: Governor: Jerry Brown clearly leading the pack Lt. Gov: Gavin Newson with 49.9% of the vote may be in a run-off against Ron Nehring Secretary of State: Alex Padilla in a run-off against Pete Peterson Controller: The closest race by far. Ashley Swearengin leading with less than 25% of the vote. Followed by 3 others with less than 22% of the vote. Qualifies by the Secretary of State as a "close contest." There is less than a 2% difference between the 2nd and 3rd place candidates. Treasurer: John Chiang in the lead Attorney General: Kamala Harris clearly in the lead Insurance Commissioner: Dave Jones Superintendent of Public Education: Tom Torlakson with less than 49% of the vote State Assembly District 2: Jim Wood in a run-off against Matt Heath Board of Equalization: Fiona Ma with 68.5% U S House of Representatives District 2: Jared Huffman