Election results for Long Beach and Los Angeles County are rolling in, giving insight into how several local measures will shape up. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder has been updated twice so far, starting around 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. These results were most recently updated at 3:46 a.m.
Roughly 2.6 million Long Beach and Los Angeles residents flocked to polling stations throughout the day, resulting in a 45% county voter turnout, not including those who registered to vote on election day.
The majority of votes were cast early through vote by mail ballots, and those votes are the first to be counted in California. Final results will be certified on Dec. 13.
Incumbent Daryl Supernaw is projected to return for his last term representing District 4, once again defeating Herlinda Chico. Chico’s projected defeat comes despite her boasting numerous endorsements and donations from local politicians, and Supernaw gaining none.
So far, it looks like all of Long Beach’s local measures will pass with a majority vote. This story will continue to be updated as election results come in.
Long Beach City Council – District 4
Supernaw projected to win
Daryl Supernaw – 59.65% of votes
Herlinda Chico – 40.35% of votes
Long Beach Community College District Governing Board Member – Trustee Area No. 4
Too Close to Call
Ennette Y. Morton – 50.18%
Richard “Dick” Gaylord – 49.82%
Long Beach Measure HC
Changes employment power for the Harbor Department from the Board of Harbor Commissioners to the Department’s Chief Executive Officer, lowers Harbor and Public Utilities Commissioners’ terms to four years, increases penalties for violations to the Harbor Department’s rules from $500 to $1,000 and changes budget adoption schedule to align with City’s schedule.
Yes votes – 57.43%
No votes – 42.57%
Long Beach Measure JB
Combines Civil Service Department and Human Resources Department into one hiring entity to manage all recruitment, hiring and job certifications. Establishes a Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission and establishes local hiring preferences.
Yes votes – 61.56%
No votes – 38.44%
Long Beach Measure LB
Imposes a previously exempt 5% tax on local utility companies, which might be passed onto voters through utility bills, to fund $15 million annually towards the general fund for police, firefighters, street repairs, senior services, parks, libraries, afterschool programs, public health and homeless services. These funds will be audited annually and all funds publicly disclosed.
Yes votes – 80.19%
No votes – 19.81%
Long Beach Measure AC
$990 million in bonds for Long Beach City College to renovate labs and nursing/vocational/job training classrooms, remove asbestos and mold, upgrade clean drinking water, infrastructure repairs, improve safety/security and more.
Yes votes – 66.91%
No votes – 33.09%
U.S. Representative for California’s 42nd Congressional District
Robert Garcia projected to win
Democrat Robert Garcia – 65.25% of the votes
Republican John Briscoe – 34.75% of the votes
U.S. Representative for California’s 44th Congressional District
Nanette Díaz Barragán projected to win
Democrat Nanette Díaz Barragán – 68.7% of the votes
Republican Roger Groh – 31.3% of the votes
State Senator for the 33rd District
Lena Gonzalez projected to win
Democrat Lena Gonzalez – 67.19% of the votes
Republican Mario Paz – 32.81% of the votes
Member of the State Assembly for the 65th District
Mike Gipson projected to win
Democrat Mike Gipson – 68.99% of the votes
Republican Lydia Gutierrez – 31.01% of the votes
Member of the State Assembly for the 69th District
Josh Lowenthal projected to win
Democrat Josh Lowenthal – 66.23% of the votes
Republican Joshua Rodriguez – 33.77% of the votes
