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November 3, 2026 General Election · Election night returns

Orange County election results

1,060,431ballots counted55.3% of 1,916,510 registered voters
~116,660ballots left to countcounty estimate
215contests on the ballotwith semi-official returns

Turnout as ballots are counted

Same point in the count (6 days after Election Day):

  • 202655.3%so far
  • 202245.2%(54.7% final)
  • 202467.2%(76.1% final)
Nov 2022 generalNov 2024 generalNov 2026
0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+7 days+14 days+21 days+28 days2022: 54.7% final2024: 76.1% final2026: 55.3%0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+14 days+28 days2022 54.7%2024 76.1%2026 55.3%
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YearCounty reportHours after polls closedBallots countedTurnout
20222022-11-08 20:000.0442,33424.34%
20222022-11-08 21:221.4458,32425.22%
20222022-11-08 21:461.8466,55825.68%
20222022-11-08 22:162.3484,26126.65%
20222022-11-08 22:492.8526,58828.98%
20222022-11-08 23:263.4606,00233.35%
20222022-11-08 23:483.8610,57933.60%
20222022-11-09 00:044.1611,06033.63%
20222022-11-09 16:4420.7628,97534.61%
20222022-11-10 16:4444.7670,18536.88%
20222022-11-11 16:4168.7720,47039.65%
20222022-11-12 16:5292.9754,61941.53%
20222022-11-12 17:5593.9772,89742.53%
20222022-11-14 16:43140.7821,21645.19%
20222022-11-15 16:49164.8881,55348.51%
20222022-11-16 16:48188.8938,55451.65%
20222022-11-17 16:45212.8972,10953.50%
20222022-11-18 16:52236.9975,11653.66%
20222022-11-21 16:40308.7983,82254.14%
20222022-11-22 16:42332.7984,82854.20%
20222022-11-23 16:41356.7987,20154.33%
20222022-11-26 16:49428.8987,60054.35%
20222022-11-28 16:47476.8991,62554.57%
20222022-11-29 16:45500.8993,62354.68%
20222022-11-30 16:41524.7993,86154.69%
20222022-12-01 16:46548.8994,22754.71%
20222022-12-02 15:03571.0994,22754.71%
20222022-12-08 17:00717.0994,22754.71%
20242024-11-05 20:000.0718,01938.57%
20242024-11-05 21:181.3721,44638.76%
20242024-11-05 21:531.9753,67140.49%
20242024-11-05 22:232.4793,83142.65%
20242024-11-05 22:522.9855,41345.95%
20242024-11-05 23:213.4937,68850.37%
20242024-11-05 23:513.9943,83050.70%
20242024-11-06 00:244.4988,23053.09%
20242024-11-06 00:484.81,007,15054.11%
20242024-11-06 16:4920.81,052,96956.57%
20242024-11-07 16:5144.91,093,89658.77%
20242024-11-08 16:4768.81,148,04361.67%
20242024-11-09 17:2893.51,212,22665.12%
20242024-11-11 16:41140.71,250,48467.18%
20242024-11-12 16:45164.81,300,80469.88%
20242024-11-13 16:49188.81,354,87872.79%
20242024-11-14 16:51212.81,360,78073.10%
20242024-11-15 16:52236.91,364,50373.30%
20242024-11-16 16:46260.81,370,35473.62%
20242024-11-18 16:37308.61,377,17173.98%
20242024-11-19 16:40332.71,388,84174.61%
20242024-11-20 16:48356.81,396,57175.03%
20242024-11-21 16:53380.91,401,70875.30%
20242024-11-22 16:37404.61,406,59075.56%
20242024-11-23 16:46428.81,410,37075.77%
20242024-11-25 16:43476.71,411,82275.85%
20242024-11-26 16:42500.71,415,00976.02%
20242024-11-27 16:37524.61,416,75276.11%
20242024-12-02 16:45644.81,417,08076.13%
20242024-12-03 11:33663.51,417,39776.14%
20242024-12-03 17:00669.01,417,39776.14%
20262026-11-03 20:000.0604,94531.56%
20262026-11-03 21:101.2610,14431.84%
20262026-11-03 21:531.9616,88132.19%
20262026-11-03 22:222.4658,45534.36%
20262026-11-03 22:502.8672,85935.11%
20262026-11-03 23:243.4720,50637.59%
20262026-11-03 23:533.9735,09938.36%
20262026-11-04 00:214.3785,39340.98%
20262026-11-04 01:285.5798,47941.66%
20262026-11-04 01:345.6798,47941.66%
20262026-11-04 16:4820.8847,86244.24%
20262026-11-05 16:5444.9891,87146.54%
20262026-11-06 16:4868.8951,87049.67%
20262026-11-07 16:5592.91,004,85052.43%
20262026-11-09 16:49140.81,060,43155.33%

From the county’s results updates, timed from 8 p.m. on Election Day; earlier years are linear between updates.

D DemocraticR Republican* IncumbentLocal offices are nonpartisan.

Where available, statewide or districtwide totals from the California Secretary of State are shown first. Races that extend beyond this county offer “County only” for the county registrar’s count. Reports may update at different times.

Statewide offices 9

State propositions 14

  • California Proposition 1Yes/No questionProposition 1Ballot question

    AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY PROGRAMS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds for housing affordability programs, including multifamily rental housing, mortgages for veterans, supportive housing, preservation of existing affordable housing, and downpayment assistance. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 25 years to repay the housing bond.

    A yes vote means

    The state could borrow $11.25 billion through general obligation bonds to support veterans and affordable housing programs.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes61.0%6,733,027
    2. NoNo39.0%4,296,574
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 2Yes/No questionProposition 2Ballot question

    INCREASES STATE’S RAINY DAY FUND. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Increases California's Rainy Day Fund, approved by voters in 2014, to provide funding for education, health care, public safety, and other essential services during economic downturns. Fiscal Impact: State budget reserves would be higher.

    A yes vote means

    State budget reserve rules would change so the Rainy Day Fund holds more money, and the state would make extra debt payments for longer.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes61.3%6,759,767
    2. NoNo38.7%4,260,447
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 3Yes/No questionProposition 3Ballot question

    PROVIDES PERMANENT FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CARE BY EXTENDING EXISTING TAX ON HIGH INCOMES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Makes permanent existing voter-approved tax rates for individuals earning over $371,000 (adjusted annually for inflation). Allocates tax revenues to public education. Fiscal Impact: Maintains $5 billion to $15 billion of annual state income tax revenue by making a temporary tax increase on high-income earners permanent instead of letting it expire in 2031.

    A yes vote means

    An income tax increase on high-income earners in place since 2012 would become permanent instead of expiring in 2031.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes60.6%6,733,849
    2. NoNo39.4%4,380,460
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 4Yes/No questionProposition 4Ballot question

    REPEALS PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC FUNDING OF ELECTION CAMPAIGNS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Repeals prohibition on state and local governments offering public funding of candidate election campaigns. Public funding programs may not use funds earmarked for education, transportation, or public safety. Fiscal Impact: Ongoing costs to the state of a few hundred thousand dollars each year for the Fair Political Practices Commission to answer questions from state and local governments about public campaign finance programs.

    A yes vote means

    State and local governments could create public campaign financing programs for candidates, subject to limits on which public funds could be used and how.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo50.3%5,474,047
    2. YesYes49.7%5,406,205
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 5Yes/No questionProposition 5Ballot question

    CHANGES RECALL ELECTION PROCESS FOR STATEWIDE OFFICERS. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Under current law, voters elect replacement candidates at the same time as the recall election. This measure instead fills recall vacancies by subsequent special election or appointment. Fiscal Impact: Net fiscal effect unknown. In the event of a recall, savings or costs of millions of dollars to administer the election depending on the office recalled.

    A yes vote means

    Recall elections would no longer ask who should fill the vacancy; vacancies typically would be filled by special election or appointment.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes52.0%5,562,022
    2. NoNo48.0%5,134,433
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 37Yes/No questionProposition 37Ballot question

    CREATES LOAN PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE-INCOME BUYERS OF QUALIFIED NEW HOMES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $25 billion in bonds to offer eligible buyers fixed-rate mortgages for up to 17% of purchase price of a newly constructed home priced below about $1.5 million. Borrowers must be California residents, occupy the home, meet income limits, and pay at least 3% down. Bonds repaid by mortgage payments, not State. Fiscal Impact: No direct state or local costs.

    A yes vote means

    The state would create a homebuying assistance program funded by up to $25 billion in revenue bonds repaid by homeowners' loan payments.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes62.3%6,834,106
    2. NoNo37.7%4,132,590
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 38Yes/No questionProposition 38Ballot question

    AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR IMMUNOLOGY MEDICAL RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $8.4 billion in general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research, half to a single University of California-affiliated nonprofit medical research institute, half to research grants. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 20 years to repay the research bond, with some or all of the cost offset if the funded research generates revenue.

    A yes vote means

    The state could borrow $8.4 billion to support immunology and immunotherapy research by California research institutes and universities.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes54.2%5,963,079
    2. NoNo45.8%5,032,758
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 39Yes/No questionProposition 39Ballot question

    PROHIBITS CITIZENS FROM VOTING UNLESS THEY PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Invalidates mail ballots that do not have last four digits of designated government-issued identification number written on envelope. Prohibits in-person voting without presenting government-issued identification. Fiscal Impact: Costs of between tens of millions of dollars and low hundreds of millions of dollars each year to implement new voting requirements.

    A yes vote means

    Voters would be required to present additional identifying information, such as government-issued identification, to elections officials each time they vote.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo60.6%6,774,474
    2. YesYes39.4%4,407,227
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 40Yes/No questionProposition 40Ballot question

    IMPOSES ONE-TIME TAX ON CERTAIN TAXPAYERS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Imposes 5% tax on certain taxpayers with assets over $1 billion; revenue primarily for health care. Exempts revenues from constitutional requirements for school funding and spending limit. Fiscal Impact: Temporary revenue increase of tens of billions of dollars spread over several years from wealth tax on billionaires. Possible ongoing decrease of less than $1 billion per year in income tax revenue from billionaires.

    A yes vote means

    The state would collect a one-time tax from billionaires equal to 5 percent of their wealth.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo52.8%5,909,899
    2. YesYes47.2%5,288,424
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 41Yes/No questionProposition 41Ballot question

    PROHIBITS NEW STATE TAXES THAT EXCLUDE REVENUES FROM STATE SPENDING LIMIT. REQUIRES AUDITS FOR NEW STATE SPECIAL TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Nullifies state taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that exempt their revenues from voter-approved state spending limit. Requires pre-election and recurring audits of programs funded by new special taxes. Fiscal Impact: The net fiscal effect is unknown as it depends on future decisions by voters, the Legislature, and other policymakers.

    A yes vote means

    The State Auditor would review programs funded by new special taxes, and the state might not be able to exclude new special tax spending from its spending limit.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo54.9%6,035,499
    2. YesYes45.1%4,961,912
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 42Yes/No questionProposition 42Ballot question

    PROHIBITS NEW STATE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES AND CERTAIN RETROACTIVE STATE TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Prohibits any new state tax (1) imposed on the ownership of personal property (all things people own other than real estate), or (2) that applies retroactively based on taxpayer’s past activities. Nullifies taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that conflict with this measure. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that tax revenues will not go up as much in the future.

    A yes vote means

    The state could not establish new taxes on the ownership of financial assets or other personal property.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes51.6%5,733,734
    2. NoNo48.4%5,371,123
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 43Yes/No questionProposition 43Ballot question

    LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Limits voters’ ability to pass voter-proposed local special taxes by increasing percentage of votes needed to approve such ballot measures from a majority (over 50%) to two-thirds, beginning January 1, 2027. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that local government tax revenues will not go up as much in the future due to a higher vote threshold for certain taxes.

    A yes vote means

    Certain voter-proposed local special taxes would require two-thirds voter approval instead of a majority.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo57.3%6,257,179
    2. YesYes42.7%4,667,905
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 44Yes/No questionProposition 44Ballot question

    REQUIRES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS SPEND 90% OF REVENUE ON PROGRAM SERVICES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Imposes penalties on nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Centers (community clinics providing primary care to medically underserved areas and populations) that spend less than 90% of revenue on “program services” advancing their charitable purpose, including but not limited to patient services. Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs in the low tens of millions of dollars per year, covered by fees.

    A yes vote means

    Certain private nonprofit health clinics would have to spend at least 90 percent of their revenue each year on providing health care services.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo82.1%8,946,122
    2. YesYes17.9%1,955,845
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 45Yes/No questionProposition 45Ballot question

    MODIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Amends California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite environmental review for certain projects (including most housing, transportation, water, and health projects) by setting deadlines to complete environmental review and resolve lawsuits challenging project approvals. Fiscal Impact: Initial costs for state and local governments, likely in the high tens of millions of dollars—potentially exceeding $100 million—annually, partly covered by fees. Uncertain, potentially more significant positive or negative longer-term fiscal effects.

    A yes vote means

    Certain public and private projects would be eligible for new environmental review and court challenge procedures with tighter time limits.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo56.1%6,103,353
    2. YesYes43.9%4,766,652
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State

Judicial retention 17

U.S. House 8

State Legislature 14

County and Superior Court 2

    1. Connor Traut51.7%78,592
    2. Tim Shaw48.3%73,445
    Orange County count457 of 457 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Katrina Foley* incumbent52.2%116,973
    2. Diane Dixon47.8%107,294
    Orange County count566 of 566 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

City offices 77

Aliso Viejo

    1. Max Duncan* incumbent59.0%2,079
    2. SVSteven Von Der Porten41.0%1,444
    Orange County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Marie Tsaasan51.8%1,422
    2. Garrett Dwyer* incumbent48.2%1,321
    Orange County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Anaheim

    1. Ashleigh Aitken* incumbent56.3%44,098
    2. Alfredo Rodriguez32.3%25,275
    3. Imran Sharief11.4%8,921
    Orange County count190 of 190 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Carlos A. Leon* incumbent100.0%10,006
    Orange County count23 of 23 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Natalie Rubalcava* incumbent62.1%7,166
    2. Elia Renteria-Garcia37.9%4,374
    Orange County count22 of 22 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Natalie Meeks* incumbent100.0%16,513
    Orange County count60 of 60 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Brea

    1. Cecilia Hupp* incumbent24.2%8,411
    2. Blair Stewart* incumbent23.3%8,110
    3. Steven C. Vargas* incumbent20.2%7,036
    4. Blake Perez17.0%5,919
    5. Andrew Herrera15.3%5,309
    Orange County count43 of 43 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Buena Park

    1. Carlos Franco* incumbent59.7%1,665
    2. Yong "Chuy" Choi40.3%1,123
    Orange County count14 of 14 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Brandon Schooner73.2%2,943
    2. Sharena Walker26.8%1,079
    Orange County count15 of 15 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Costa Mesa

    1. Mike Buley53.5%16,440
    2. Loren Gameros46.5%14,320
    Orange County count94 of 94 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Cara Stewart50.0%2,516
    2. Daniel Morgan50.0%2,515
    Orange County count21 of 21 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. AAAngely Andrade Vallarta70.1%2,042
    2. FDFisher Derderian29.9%870
    Orange County count11 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Kelly Brown56.8%2,857
    2. SSSteve Smith43.2%2,173
    Orange County count21 of 21 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Cypress

    1. David Burke59.3%1,761
    2. AHAnne Hertz Mallari40.7%1,209
    Orange County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Helen Le50.5%1,090
    2. Bonnie Peat49.5%1,068
    Orange County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. RHRandy Harper63.6%2,548
    2. Rachel Strong Carnahan36.4%1,460
    Orange County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Fountain Valley

    1. Jim Cunneen* incumbent20.7%9,293
    2. Dan Hay20.1%9,040
    3. Kim Constantine* incumbent16.0%7,187
    4. Elizabeth Andrade14.4%6,471
    5. JNJohn Nguyen11.2%5,019
    6. POPatricia Odette Neal5.7%2,577
    7. Katy Wright4.9%2,202
    8. Harrison F Dibblee3.5%1,564
    9. Mark Leonard3.4%1,537
    Orange County count33 of 33 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Fullerton

    1. Shana Charles* incumbent58.8%3,398
    2. Daniel H. Kim41.2%2,378
    Orange County count22 of 22 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Oscar Valadez42.8%2,947
    2. Jozef Maldonado42.3%2,910
    3. David Fischbein14.9%1,024
    Orange County count14 of 14 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Garden Grove

    1. Stephanie Klopfenstein* incumbent54.2%24,840
    2. Thu-Ha Nguyen45.8%20,997
    Orange County count79 of 79 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. RFRoger Flanders49.6%4,487
    2. LNLong Nguyen35.0%3,159
    3. WZWilliam Zylla15.4%1,391
    Orange County count14 of 14 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Cindy Ngoc Tran* incumbent54.6%3,916
    2. ANAmanda Nguyen34.9%2,507
    3. TQThomas Quoc Thai Nguyen10.5%755
    Orange County count13 of 13 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. HNHieu Nguyen37.8%2,713
    2. PPPatrick Phat Bui27.1%1,946
    3. Joe Dovinh* incumbent24.2%1,736
    4. AMAmanda Mohr10.9%779
    Orange County count12 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Huntington Beach

    1. Mike Vigliotta* incumbent100.0%49,931
    Orange County count108 of 108 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Casey McKeon* incumbent12.7%35,188
    2. Pat Burns* incumbent12.4%34,337
    3. Andrew Gruel* incumbent11.8%32,859
    4. Ben Davis11.5%31,922
    5. Erin Spivey11.5%31,874
    6. Brian Thienes11.4%31,576
    7. Taryn Taddeo Palumbo11.3%31,271
    8. Brenda Glim10.4%28,878
    9. Brian Burley4.4%12,262
    10. Rosalind "Roz" Price1.6%4,347
    11. Amory Hanson1.2%3,312
    Orange County count108 of 108 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Irvine

    1. Larry Agran* incumbent69.7%51,772
    2. Maksim V Egorov30.4%22,560
    Orange County count156 of 156 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Melinda Liu* incumbent40.0%5,286
    2. John Park38.4%5,065
    3. Sukhee Kang21.6%2,846
    Orange County count32 of 32 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Betty Martinez Franco* incumbent34.7%4,901
    2. Anthony Kuo26.3%3,721
    3. Steven Alves24.7%3,486
    4. Byron Salvatierra9.3%1,311
    5. JGJulie Glossbrenner5.1%719
    Orange County count18 of 18 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Kathleen Treseder58.2%4,739
    2. Scotty Hong41.8%3,399
    Orange County count21 of 21 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

La Habra

    1. Jose Medrano* incumbent36.3%10,260
    2. James "Jim" Gomez* incumbent27.9%7,897
    3. Susan Pritchard21.4%6,044
    4. Miles C. Matias14.4%4,089
    Orange County count35 of 35 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

La Palma

    1. AKAndrew Kim52.0%575
    2. Nitesh P. Patel48.0%530
    Orange County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. MPMary Paningsoro70.3%778
    2. Jonathan Dinwiddie29.7%329
    Orange County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Laguna Beach

    1. Alex Rounaghi* incumbent22.5%6,260
    2. Sue Kempf* incumbent18.2%5,059
    3. Mark Orgill* incumbent14.9%4,147
    4. Nick Aronoff12.6%3,507
    5. Ashley Cintas9.7%2,697
    6. Joy Berry9.0%2,504
    7. Laura Parisi7.3%2,045
    8. Karen Martin4.1%1,147
    9. Edward Bayuk1.8%492
    Orange County count22 of 22 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Laguna Hills

    1. HHHarry Huggins54.4%1,076
    2. LTLaura Thies45.6%901
    Orange County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. SMScott Miller45.7%1,135
    2. Tiffany Boccieri23.5%583
    3. Michael Caputo18.8%466
    4. VAValerie Anne Geller12.1%300
    Orange County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Laguna Woods

    1. Annie McCary* incumbent45.3%6,842
    2. Carol Moore* incumbent28.9%4,370
    3. SQSue Quam25.8%3,895
    Orange County count13 of 13 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Lake Forest

    1. Benjamin Yu* incumbent39.3%2,196
    2. Becky Keene37.4%2,090
    3. BCBrandon Council9.5%532
    4. BTBrittany Thompson9.3%523
    5. GA"George" Giurguis Azer4.5%253
    Orange County count10 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Tom Grable58.4%3,008
    2. Anil D. Patel41.6%2,147
    Orange County count11 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Amy Stevens50.7%3,123
    2. SMShari M Rhodes49.3%3,033
    Orange County count11 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Los Alamitos

    1. Shelley Hasselbrink* incumbent53.5%360
    2. JHJoe Hastie46.5%313
    Orange County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Emily Hibard* incumbent65.8%524
    2. JMJohn M. Delavigne34.2%272
    Orange County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Mission Viejo

    1. Robert "Bob" Ruesch* incumbent66.0%4,272
    2. KWKristen Wilcox34.0%2,203
    Orange County count13 of 13 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. SCSaga Conroy53.9%4,184
    2. PMPeter Molinari46.1%3,575
    Orange County count10 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Bryan Zahn54.8%3,445
    2. Cynthia Vasquez* incumbent45.2%2,841
    Orange County count15 of 15 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. JMJames Morrison51.2%3,124
    2. Laura Lacko48.8%2,973
    Orange County count15 of 15 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Steven Thornton100.0%5,435
    Orange County count10 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Newport Beach

    1. Joe Stapleton* incumbent69.9%22,067
    2. Tina Babajanians30.1%9,496
    Orange County count104 of 104 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Erik Weigand* incumbent59.2%18,524
    2. Walter Stahr28.7%8,988
    3. Tim Stoaks12.1%3,791
    Orange County count104 of 104 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Robyn Grant* incumbent100.0%26,016
    Orange County count104 of 104 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Lauren Kleiman* incumbent57.0%18,444
    2. Andrew P. Gerken43.0%13,930
    Orange County count104 of 104 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Orange

    1. Dan Slater* incumbent57.2%24,298
    2. Arianna Barrios42.8%18,151
    Orange County count153 of 153 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Brandy Romero55.3%3,219
    2. Albert "Aj" Ricci25.7%1,495
    3. JSJonathan St Clair10.7%621
    4. Ernie Glasgow8.4%489
    Orange County count18 of 18 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Denis Bilodeau* incumbent100.0%6,027
    Orange County count25 of 25 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Brendon Moeller100.0%7,081
    Orange County count59 of 59 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Placentia

    1. Robert S. "Bob" McKinnell* incumbent100.0%13,885
    Orange County count52 of 52 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Matt Waugh42.3%1,623
    2. Julie Suchard35.3%1,356
    3. Santosh Sabnis22.4%858
    Orange County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Chad Wanke* incumbent62.5%2,500
    2. James Burandt37.5%1,500
    Orange County count16 of 16 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Rancho Santa Margarita

    1. JBJosh Bastian68.7%3,115
    2. NRNicholas Reese31.3%1,420
    Orange County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Anne Figueroa49.6%2,027
    2. Natalie Guse38.4%1,570
    3. RGRod Ganjifard12.1%493
    Orange County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Brad McGirr100.0%2,916
    Orange County count11 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

San Clemente

    1. Victor Cabral56.5%14,812
    2. Kathy Ward23.3%6,121
    3. SHShane Hirschman20.2%5,301
    Orange County count36 of 36 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. SCSteve Camp46.8%3,437
    2. DVDonna Vidrine29.3%2,149
    3. Aaron Washington23.9%1,751
    Orange County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Steve Knoblock55.1%3,504
    2. Mark Enmeier44.9%2,850
    Orange County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

San Juan Capistrano

    1. JMJeff Moore51.5%1,593
    2. EBErin Beyer48.5%1,500
    Orange County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Santa Ana

    1. Dan Shimell45.9%29,013
    2. Valerie Amezcua* incumbent40.8%25,803
    3. Dwayne Shipp13.2%8,359
    Orange County count122 of 122 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Benjamin Vazquez* incumbent74.2%5,931
    2. Selica Diaz25.8%2,061
    Orange County count12 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Sandra De Anda57.1%6,895
    2. Phil Bacerra* incumbent42.9%5,173
    Orange County count19 of 19 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Isuri S. Ramos58.4%5,297
    2. Giovanni Chavez41.6%3,771
    Orange County count16 of 16 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Seal Beach

    1. Matthew Terry48.6%980
    2. Perla Mendoza39.1%787
    3. Matt Smith7.4%149
    4. SDScott Davis4.9%99
    Orange County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Stanton

    1. Thomas M. Frazier53.5%1,037
    2. Donald Torres* incumbent46.5%903
    Orange County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. MVMarlon-Ray Velasco45.6%1,044
    2. Debora Donathan27.9%639
    3. DADewayne A. Normand26.4%604
    Orange County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Tustin

    1. Letitia Clark51.0%10,932
    2. Austin Lumbard* incumbent49.0%10,519
    Orange County count69 of 69 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Ray Schnell* incumbent59.0%3,457
    2. TJThomas James "Tj" Reed41.0%2,403
    Orange County count21 of 21 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Westminster

    1. Carlos Manzo40.3%10,464
    2. Chi Charlie Nguyen* incumbent37.8%9,804
    3. Kimberly Ho17.3%4,501
    4. CSCharles S. Shipp3.2%840
    5. NPNguyen Phuong Hung1.4%354
    Orange County count55 of 55 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. DJDavid Johnson50.6%3,503
    2. Amy Phan West* incumbent41.5%2,873
    3. MFMike Fenton7.8%541
    Orange County count18 of 18 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Namquan Nguyen* incumbent39.0%2,255
    2. Loan Nguyen32.8%1,896
    3. KDKelly Daniels18.7%1,080
    4. Khai Dao9.5%547
    Orange County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Yorba Linda

    1. Carlos Rodriguez* incumbent34.3%15,464
    2. Janice Lim* incumbent28.0%12,628
    3. Sean Phayakapong18.0%8,116
    4. Robert R. Pease II13.3%6,000
    5. RPRaymond Potter6.4%2,879
    Orange County count53 of 53 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

City measures 13

Costa Mesa

  • Measure CBallot question

    Without taxing residents, shall the measure be adopted, updating Costa Mesa’s 41-year-old business license tax, ensuring large businesses pay their proportionate share and helping fund general city services including keeping public areas safe/clean; preventing crime/burglaries; addressing homelessness; maintaining Costa Mesa’s financial stability; revising the tax rate to 50¢ per $1,000 gross receipts, with no increase for small businesses; generating approximately $5,600,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosure, funds locally controlled?

    A yes vote means

    Updates Costa Mesa's business license tax, leaving it unchanged for small businesses and setting a rate of 50 cents per $1,000 gross receipts for businesses earning over $500,000 annually.

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure C voter guide pages ↗
    1. YesYes70.9%22,603
    2. NoNo29.1%9,294
    Orange County count94 of 94 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Irvine

  • Measure DBallot question

    Shall a measure that directs, to the extent technically and financially feasible, the use of ranked choice voting for City Council Member and Mayoral Elections occurring after January 1, 2028, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    Directs Irvine to transition to ranked choice voting for City Council and Mayoral elections after January 1, 2028, if specified technical and financial conditions are met.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure D voter guide pages ↗
    1. YesYes52.8%39,711
    2. NoNo47.2%35,548
    Orange County count156 of 156 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Laguna Beach

  • Measure EBallot question

    Shall an ordinance to amend the Laguna Beach Municipal Code by enacting a limit on consecutive years of service by members of the City Council to a combined total of two four-year consecutive terms, with the ability to again serve as a Councilmember after a lapse of service of at least two years, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    Establishes Laguna Beach City Council term limits of two consecutive four-year terms, allowing a return to service after a break of at least two years.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure E voter guide pages ↗
    1. YesYes62.2%6,624
    2. NoNo37.8%4,024
    Orange County count22 of 22 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Lake Forest

  • Measure FBallot question

    Shall the measure limiting city council members to two consecutive terms in office with a mandatory four-year out of office period before being eligible to serve for another two consecutive terms in office, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    Limits Lake Forest City Council members and the Mayor to two consecutive four-year terms, followed by a mandatory four-year break before serving again.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure F voter guide pages ↗
    1. NoNo53.4%16,174
    2. YesYes46.6%14,102
    Orange County count66 of 66 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Los Alamitos

  • Measure GBallot question

    Shall the ordinance providing funding for City of Los Alamitos’ general services such as maintaining 911 emergency response and police services; providing neighborhood police patrols; maintaining parks; supporting youth, afterschool, and senior programs; repairing streets and potholes; by increasing the City of Los Alamitos’ transient occupancy tax, paid only by hotel/motel and short-term rental guests, from 8% to 12%, providing approximately $300,000 annually be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    Increases the City of Los Alamitos transient occupancy (hotel) tax rate from 8% to 12%.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure G voter guide pages ↗
    1. YesYes67.9%2,421
    2. NoNo32.1%1,146
    Orange County count23 of 23 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Newport Beach

  • Measure HBallot question

    Shall the measure to amend the City of Newport Beach’s General Plan Land Use Element allowing 2,900 new affordable housing units (2,160 reserved for extremely low-, very low-, and low-income households; and 740 for moderate-income households) with densities of 20 - 50 dwelling units per acre, plus State of California allowed housing density bonuses, in Dover/Westcliff (174), Newport Center (870), West Newport Mesa (406), Airport Area (929), and Coyote Canyon (521), be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    Amends the Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element to allow 2,900 new housing units at densities of 20 to 50 dwelling units per acre in five specified areas.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure H voter guide pages ↗
    1. NoNo67.2%22,856
    2. YesYes32.8%11,150
    Orange County count104 of 104 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Orange

  • Measure IBallot question

    To maintain City of Orange’s quality of life, such as 9-1-1 response; maintaining police/fire protection; preventing crimes/thefts; retaining/attracting well-trained police officers/firefighters; keeping public parks safe/clean; addressing homelessness; wildfire protection/prevention; repairing streets/potholes; critical infrastructure improvements; shall a measure establishing a 1¢ sales tax, providing approximately $37,000,000 annually for general revenue/government purposes, expiring after 13 years, with independent oversight committee, all funds benefiting Orange residents, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    Authorizes the City of Orange to establish a one percent (1.0%) general transactions and use (sales) tax for thirteen years.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure I voter guide pages ↗
    1. YesYes54.7%24,181
    2. NoNo45.3%20,046
    Orange County count153 of 153 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
  • Measure JBallot question

    Shall the measure updating the City of Orange’s existing Transient Occupancy Tax, a tax on persons occupying hotel rooms by increasing the tax rate from 10% to 14% for hotels with 11 or more rooms and applying the tax to online and other travel companies, generating approximately $3,000,000 annually for general City purposes including police, fire and emergency response, parks, and street and infrastructure maintenance, until ended by voters, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    Increases the City of Orange's transient occupancy tax from 10% to 14% for hotels with 11 or more rooms and applies the tax to online and other travel companies.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure J voter guide pages ↗
    1. YesYes59.5%26,405
    2. NoNo40.5%17,939
    Orange County count153 of 153 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
  • Measure KBallot question

    Shall the proposed Charter for the City of Orange, establishing the City as a charter city under the California Constitution and providing the City’s governing document for municipal affairs, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    Approves the proposed Charter and authorizes the City of Orange to become a charter city instead of a general law city.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure K voter guide pages ↗
    1. NoNo64.7%27,108
    2. YesYes35.3%14,781
    Orange County count153 of 153 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Placentia

  • Measure LBallot question

    Shall the measure increasing the rate of the City of Placentia’s existing transient occupancy tax (hotel tax), paid only by hotel guests, to 14%, funding city services such as police patrols, fire protection, 911 response, and road repairs; requiring citizen oversight and annual audits, generating about $715,000 annually, until ended by voters, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    Approves an ordinance increasing the City of Placentia's hotel (transient occupancy) tax rate from 10% to 14%.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure L voter guide pages ↗
    1. YesYes61.5%11,117
    2. NoNo38.5%6,962
    Orange County count52 of 52 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

San Clemente

  • Measure MBallot question

    Shall the measure establishing two funds dedicated to protecting San Clemente from natural hazards of beach erosion and fires and a 1% sales tax increase, providing approximately $15,000,000 annually for 10 years, requiring public spending disclosure, independent audits, all funds used locally for specified purposes only, including sand replenishment/ nourishment/ retention, beach erosion control, maintaining/ restoring beach access/ water quality and supporting fire protection/ prevention programs/ services, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    Establishes a 1% sales tax in San Clemente for 10 years, with revenue dedicated to beach erosion control, sand replenishment and fire protection funds.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure M voter guide pages ↗
    1. NoNo63.1%17,391
    2. YesYes36.9%10,187
    Orange County count36 of 36 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Santa Ana

  • Measure NBallot question

    To maintain city services, such as fixing potholes; keeping streets, sidewalks, parks, and playgrounds safe and clean; removing graffiti and litter; providing fire protection, paramedic, crime prevention, and 911 emergency response, shall City of Santa Ana’s ordinance be amended to maintain the 1.5 cent sales tax without sunset providing approximately $84,000,000 annually for services until ended by voters, with independent audits, resident oversight, and all money locally controlled?

    A yes vote means

    Continues Santa Ana's 1.5-cent local transactions and use tax without the scheduled rate reduction or sunset, to fund general city services until ended by voters.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure N voter guide pages ↗
    1. YesYes66.5%43,236
    2. NoNo33.5%21,775
    Orange County count122 of 122 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Westminster

  • Measure OBallot question

    To fund general city services such as fire, paramedic, police, 911 emergency response, disaster preparedness, keeping public areas safe/clean; addressing homelessness; maintaining parks, and addressing speeding/unsafe driving; shall the measure increasing Westminster’s tax paid by hotel/motel guests (transient occupancy tax), from 8% to 12%, providing approximately $452,000 annually in new funds until ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosures, funds controlled locally, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    Increases the City of Westminster's hotel (transient occupancy) tax rate from 8% to 12%.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure O voter guide pages ↗
    1. YesYes62.2%15,667
    2. NoNo37.8%9,525
    Orange County count55 of 55 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

School and college boards 47

Anaheim Elementary School District

    1. JGJuan Gabriel Alvarez* incumbent60.6%4,147
    2. JCJeff Cole39.4%2,695
    Orange County count18 of 18 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. AAAlva Alvarez* incumbent59.4%3,674
    2. MLMark Lopez40.6%2,515
    Orange County count19 of 19 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Anaheim Union High School District

    1. JGJessica Guerrero* incumbent59.0%7,989
    2. GNGermaine Neumann18.4%2,498
    3. ARAlfonso Rodriguez17.6%2,378
    4. LMLinda Martinez Quijano5.0%676
    Orange County count26 of 26 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. ARAnnemarie Randle-Trejo* incumbent61.2%9,351
    2. RGRoberto Garcia38.8%5,926
    Orange County count33 of 33 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Brea Olinda Unified School District

    1. WCWendy Criner55.7%1,267
    2. NJNatalie Johnson* incumbent44.3%1,007
    Orange County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Capistrano Unified School District

    1. MCMelissa Caldwell50.6%9,392
    2. MCMarco Carralero49.4%9,185
    Orange County count31 of 31 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. MBMandy Bourne56.5%9,321
    2. JEJeanna Emmons43.5%7,181
    Orange County count47 of 47 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. LSLinda Shepard57.3%11,004
    2. RRRon Ruef42.7%8,214
    Orange County count32 of 32 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Coast Community College District

    1. Joe Kalmick46.0%18,442
    2. Austin J. Edsell42.9%17,205
    3. AKAshton Kauwe11.0%4,424
    Orange County count106 of 106 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Kim Carr* incumbent65.7%25,728
    2. Conrad Mazeika24.7%9,670
    3. JCJames Cameron9.7%3,791
    Orange County count79 of 79 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Elizabeth "Liz" Dorn Parker* incumbent64.4%24,369
    2. Xerxez Megino Calilung35.6%13,469
    Orange County count121 of 121 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Cypress School District

    1. JPJon Peat62.5%1,523
    2. JTJack Torossian37.5%912
    Orange County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. MPMeghna Parikh* incumbent54.1%1,534
    2. SBSteve Blount24.2%686
    3. VMVernon Miller21.7%616
    Orange County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Fountain Valley School District

    1. Dennis Cole* incumbent30.9%12,237
    2. Rick Nichols29.9%11,866
    3. Carl Blankenhorn25.1%9,957
    4. EMEugene M. Murray14.1%5,605
    Orange County count28 of 28 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Fullerton Joint Union High School District

    1. RCRegina Cuadra64.4%5,484
    2. MMMatthew Matias35.6%3,027
    Orange County count20 of 20 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. MBMarilyn Buchi* incumbent59.0%7,720
    2. ADAmy Dudich41.0%5,370
    Orange County count29 of 29 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Fullerton School District

    1. ACAmy Choi-Won64.2%5,210
    2. JAJordan Abushawish35.8%2,908
    Orange County count14 of 14 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Garden Grove Unified School District

    1. LQLan Quoc Nguyen* incumbent58.8%8,590
    2. CCCharlene Cuellar41.2%6,025
    Orange County count20 of 20 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. QVQuan Vuong41.8%5,465
    2. TLTracy La39.8%5,207
    3. JGJohn Giang Nguyen18.4%2,403
    Orange County count31 of 31 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Huntington Beach City School District

    1. DMDiana Marks* incumbent53.5%2,995
    2. LCLaura Costelloe46.5%2,601
    Orange County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Irvine Unified School District

    1. KMKatie McEwen* incumbent74.0%9,536
    2. RSRon Scolesdang25.9%3,342
    Orange County count24 of 24 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. JKJeff Kim* incumbent58.1%6,819
    2. JWJane Wood41.9%4,914
    Orange County count35 of 35 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

La Habra City School District

    1. ARAdam Rogers60.5%1,536
    2. BMBertha Manzanares39.5%1,001
    Orange County count13 of 13 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Laguna Beach Unified School District

    1. JMJoan Malczewski* incumbent25.8%7,638
    2. SSShaheen Sheik-Sadhal24.4%7,217
    3. KSKimberly Smith23.8%7,059
    4. EBElizabeth Bates13.4%3,961
    5. DNDee Namba Perry* incumbent12.7%3,747
    Orange County count46 of 46 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Lowell Joint School District

    1. KSKaren Shaw* incumbent75.0%1,296
    2. YTYoony Takeuchi25.0%433
    Orange County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Magnolia School District

    1. AWAnnie Warne* incumbent62.3%1,294
    2. GSGary Shields37.7%784
    Orange County count10 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Newport-Mesa Unified School District

    1. MMMichelle Murphy* incumbent67.0%5,204
    2. CHCraig Holiday33.0%2,558
    Orange County count17 of 17 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. AGAndy Godinez58.6%3,185
    2. GDGrace Dañino Hickok41.4%2,251
    Orange County count19 of 19 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

North Orange County Community College District

    1. Barbara Dunsheath* incumbent67.7%22,705
    2. RRRama R. Maline32.3%10,843
    Orange County count118 of 118 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. CSChloe Serrano63.8%18,257
    2. LALarry Andre25.1%7,186
    3. PGPaul Gonzales11.0%3,157
    Orange County count107 of 107 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. PCPaulette Chaffee28.5%9,862
    2. Jesus Silva28.1%9,717
    3. Zonya Townsend25.0%8,640
    4. Jeffrey P. Brown* incumbent18.4%6,382
    Orange County count99 of 99 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Ocean View School District

    1. JLJennifer L Rank55.2%3,341
    2. DCDavid Clifford44.8%2,707
    Orange County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Orange Unified School District

    1. Andrea Yamasaki* incumbent56.7%36,632
    2. Ivan Kokos43.3%27,976
    Orange County count339 of 339 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Sara J. Pelly* incumbent54.2%34,862
    2. Crystal K. Miles37.3%24,021
    3. Armando "Mando" Perez-Serrato8.5%5,489
    Orange County count339 of 339 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Kristin "Kris" Erickson* incumbent57.3%36,736
    2. Chip Ahlswede42.7%27,333
    Orange County count339 of 339 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. Stephen Glass* incumbent56.3%36,049
    2. Jack Chang43.7%28,020
    Orange County count339 of 339 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

    1. TFTodd Frazier* incumbent49.6%6,112
    2. BBBarbara "Barb" Buckley31.2%3,847
    3. CLChris Lowe19.1%2,352
    Orange County count18 of 18 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. CBCarrie Buck* incumbent52.9%6,444
    2. JAJustin Aguirre47.1%5,748
    Orange County count31 of 31 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Rancho Santiago Community College District

    1. JRJohn R. Hanna* incumbent86.7%12,951
    2. SRSteve Rocco13.3%1,988
    Orange County count50 of 50 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. DTDaisy Tong* incumbent50.9%8,467
    2. BMBeatriz Mendoza49.1%8,160
    Orange County count40 of 40 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Rowland Unified School District

    1. KTKevin T. Hayakawa* incumbent58.3%21
    2. FLFalynn Love Thompson41.7%15
    Orange County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Saddleback Valley Unified School District

    1. EMEdgar Montes53.2%7,408
    2. KSKris Spowart46.8%6,506
    Orange County count37 of 37 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Santa Ana Unified School District

    1. KBKatelyn Brazer Aceves* incumbent56.5%6,153
    2. SISylvia Iglesias43.5%4,741
    Orange County count20 of 20 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. HBHector Bustos* incumbent69.5%7,194
    2. ARAlejandra Rodriguez30.5%3,155
    Orange County count45 of 45 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

South Orange County Community College District

    1. John Black45.2%22,709
    2. Gila Jones36.8%18,462
    3. Karima Feldhus11.5%5,774
    4. Narges Rakin6.5%3,258
    Orange County count160 of 160 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Tustin Unified School District

    1. LDLynn Davis* incumbent57.8%4,957
    2. KFKelly Felton42.2%3,625
    Orange County count16 of 16 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. JAJonathan Abelove* incumbent60.0%4,573
    2. ZMZiggy McBride40.0%3,051
    Orange County count27 of 27 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Special districts 12

Buena Park Library District

    1. BEBrenda Estrada* incumbent64.6%1,631
    2. BCBrian Carver35.4%895
    Orange County count13 of 13 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

El Toro Water District

    1. MGMike Gaskins* incumbent45.2%11,501
    2. KFKathryn Freshley* incumbent39.1%9,956
    3. ACAlfredo Cardenas15.7%3,989
    Orange County count44 of 44 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Irvine Ranch Water District

    1. PAPeer A. Swan* incumbent58.0%10,725
    2. JHJeffrey Harlan42.0%7,755
    Orange County count84 of 84 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Mesa Water District

    1. SDShawn Dewane* incumbent58.4%3,490
    2. MFMikelle Fish41.6%2,484
    Orange County count21 of 21 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Midway City Sanitary District

    1. SCSergio Contreras* incumbent30.7%15,393
    2. ANAndrew Nguyen* incumbent24.5%12,316
    3. MNMark Nguyen* incumbent23.4%11,773
    4. ANAnh "Andy" Nguyen11.9%5,974
    5. DJDonald J. Lank6.3%3,172
    6. MLMichael Liu3.1%1,575
    Orange County count62 of 62 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Moulton Niguel Water District

    1. WMWilliam "Bill" Moorhead* incumbent23.9%26,384
    2. BPBrian Parker* incumbent19.6%21,670
    3. PKPatricia "Trish" Kelley17.6%19,403
    4. JEJennifer Engle15.7%17,337
    5. MCMichael Cruikshank12.2%13,429
    6. KLKurt Lind7.9%8,695
    7. LRLeena Ray3.3%3,623
    Orange County count113 of 113 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
    1. PCPatricia C. 'pat' Bates58.7%30,359
    2. DPDavid Petty29.7%15,385
    3. JBJoel Bishop11.6%5,981
    Orange County count113 of 113 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Municipal Water District

    1. LDLarry D. Dick* incumbent42.2%32,617
    2. MMMike Markus35.9%27,750
    3. BLBobby Lapointe11.5%8,886
    4. APArmando "Mando" Perez-Serrato10.5%8,105
    Orange County count329 of 329 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Rossmoor Community Services District

    1. JSJo Shade* incumbent36.2%2,251
    2. JLJody L. Roubanis33.1%2,057
    3. KVKonya Vivanti30.7%1,905
    Orange County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Serrano Water District

    1. FFFrederick Fascenelli52.1%250
    2. POPatrick O'Hara47.9%230
    Orange County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Silverado-Modjeska Recreation and Park District

    1. MLMark Levy62.5%431
    2. KRKirsten Rieser37.5%258
    Orange County count40 of 40 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

Trabuco Canyon Water District

    1. JCJill Coss21.2%2,750
    2. CBChad Brown20.2%2,614
    3. JCJohn Casarietti19.5%2,526
    4. GAGlenn Acosta* incumbent11.3%1,464
    5. BWBrad Weiskittel9.7%1,261
    6. MSMike Safranski* incumbent9.6%1,247
    7. EMEdward Mandich* incumbent8.5%1,103
    Orange County count36 of 36 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

County, school and district measures 2

  • Measure ABallot question

    To repair and upgrade aging classrooms, science labs, career technology and school facilities to support college/career readiness in math, science, technology, arts, engineering, and skilled trades; and fix deteriorating roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems; shall Laguna Beach Unified School District’s measure be adopted authorizing $83 million in bonds at legal rates (without increasing current tax rates), levying $8.85 per $100,000 assessed value ($5 million annually) while bonds are outstanding, with independent audits, citizen oversight, all money locally controlled?

    A yes vote means

    Authorizes Laguna Beach Unified School District to issue and sell up to $83,000,000 in general obligation bonds for school facility repairs and upgrades.

    Needed to pass

    55%

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure A voter guide pages ↗
    1. YesYes67.4%8,658
    2. NoNo32.6%4,183
    Orange County count46 of 46 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters
  • Measure BBallot question

    To provide safe, modern schools by repairing, upgrading and equipping aging classrooms, labs, instructional technology, and school facilities to support student achievement in math, science, technology, arts and engineering, fixing deteriorated roofs, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems and improving school safety/security systems, shall Westminster School District’s measure authorizing $128,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying $30 per $100,000 assessed value ($8,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with citizen oversight, independent audits, all money locally-controlled?

    A yes vote means

    Authorizes Westminster School District to issue and sell up to $128,000,000 in general obligation bonds for school facility repairs, upgrades and safety improvements.

    Needed to pass

    55%

    Source: OC Registrar of Voters, Measure B voter guide pages ↗
    1. YesYes68.2%15,580
    2. NoNo31.8%7,258
    Orange County count54 of 54 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. PTSource: Orange County Registrar of Voters

About this information

County results come from the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Statewide and districtwide totals come from the California Secretary of State. See the source links on each result; counts are semi-official and will change until certification, and no winners are called here.