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The 2020 Los Angeles County elections were held on November 3, 2020, in Los Angeles County, California, with nonpartisan blanket primary elections for certain offices being held on March 3. Three of the five seats of the Board of Supervisors were up for election, as well as one of the countywide elected officials, the District Attorney. In addition, elections were held for various community college districts and water districts, as well as the Superior Court.
Municipal elections in California are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.
Board of Supervisors
Main article: 2020 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors electionThree of the five seats of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors were up for election to four-year terms. Incumbent supervisors Janice Hahn and Kathryn Barger handily won re-election in the primary. In the second district, incumbent Mark Ridley-Thomas was term-limited and could not seek a fourth term, opting instead to run for Los Angeles City Council. State senator Holly Mitchell and Los Angeles City Councilor Herb Wesson advanced to the general election, eliminating former L.A. city councilor Jan Perry and Carson mayor Albert Robles. Mitchell won the general election, resulting in a supervisor board consisting entirely of women for the first time in its history.
District Attorney
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Incumbent district attorney Jackie Lacey ran for re-election to a third four-year term. Following the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests advocating for criminal justice reform, Lacey's "tough-on-crime" policies were criticized and contrasted with those of her opponents, former San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón and public defender Rachel Rossi. Gascón defeated Lacey in the general election by a 7-point margin. Lacey became the first district attorney to lose re-election since Gil Garcetti lost to Steve Cooley in 2000.
Candidates
Advanced to runoff
- George Gascón, former San Francisco District Attorney and former LAPD Assistant Chief of Police
- Jackie Lacey, incumbent District Attorney
Eliminated in primary
- Rachel Rossi, public defender and former Counsel to the House Judiciary Committee
Endorsements
George GascónU.S. senators
- Kamala Harris, U.S. senator from California (2017–present), former attorney general of California (2011–2017), former San Francisco District Attorney (2004–2011), and Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States in 2020
- Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator from Vermont (2007–present), former U.S. representative from Vermont's at-large congressional district (1991–2007), and candidate for President of the United States in 2016 and 2020
U.S. representatives
- Alan Lowenthal, U.S. representative from California's 47th congressional district (2013–present), former state senator from the 27th district (2004–2012), and former state assemblyman from the 54th district (1998–2004)
- Adam Schiff, U.S. representative from California's 28th congressional district (2001–present) and former state senator from the 21st district (1996–2000)
- Maxine Waters, U.S. representative from California's 43rd congressional district (1991–present) and former state assemblywoman from the 48th district (1976–1990)
Local officials
- Eric Garcetti, 43rd mayor of Los Angeles (2013–present) and former Los Angeles city councilor (2001–2013)
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
George Gascón |
Jackie Lacey |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey USA | September 27–29, 2020 | 700 (A) | – | 36% | 35% | 29% |
| Tulchin Research | June 26–July 6, 2020 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.46% | 35% | 32% | 33% |
Results
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Jackie Lacey (incumbent) | 869,127 | 48.65 | |
| George Gascón | 504,088 | 28.22 | |
| Rachel Rossi | 413,231 | 23.13 | |
| Total votes | 1,786,446 | 100.00 | |
| General election | |||
| George Gascón | 2,002,865 | 53.53 | |
| Jackie Lacey (incumbent) | 1,738,617 | 46.47 | |
| Total votes | 3,741,482 | 100.00 | |
College districts
Compton
The Compton Community College District held elections for its board of trustees in two areas on November 3. Incumbent Sonia Lopez of Area 3 was re-elected unopposed.
Area 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Calhoun (incumbent) | 11,160 | 66.02 | |
| Adrian Denise Cleveland | 5,743 | 33.98 | |
| Total votes | 16,903 | 100.00 | |
Long Beach
The Long Beach Community College District held elections for its board of trustees in two areas on November 3. Incumbent Vivian Williams Malauulu of Area 2 was re-elected unopposed.
Area 4
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herlinda Chico | 20,363 | 41.15 | |
| Richard Gaylord | 19,559 | 39.53 | |
| Lee Loveridge | 9,558 | 19.32 | |
| Total votes | 49,480 | 100.00 | |
Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Community College District held elections held elections for its board of trustees for four of its seven seats on November 3.
Seat 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andra Hoffman (incumbent) | 887,245 | 51.54 | |
| Karen Hernandez | 290,952 | 16.90 | |
| Charné Tunson | 145,222 | 8.44 | |
| Tori Bailey | 131,143 | 7.62 | |
| Antonio Paolo Sanchez | 80,675 | 4.69 | |
| Marjorie Shaw | 73,269 | 4.26 | |
| Jessica McCarns | 63,604 | 3.69 | |
| R. Richard Cuevas | 49,363 | 2.87 | |
| Total votes | 1,721,473 | 100.00 | |
Seat 3
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Vela (incumbent) | 628,619 | 36.95 | |
| Gerry Anderson | 300,993 | 17.69 | |
| Lydia A. Gutiérrez | 267,275 | 15.71 | |
| Sylvia Brooks Griffin | 125,896 | 7.40 | |
| Anthony Joseph Danna | 82,757 | 4.86 | |
| Ruffin Eugene Patterson | 64,890 | 3.81 | |
| Samuel Paul Whitehead | 64,445 | 3.79 | |
| Michael Batie | 61,527 | 3.62 | |
| Robert Payne | 54,035 | 3.18 | |
| Chatura De Silva | 50,716 | 2.98 | |
| Total votes | 1,701,153 | 100.00 | |
Seat 5
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nichelle Henderson | 676,466 | 39.97 | |
| Cynthia Gonzalez | 285,380 | 16.86 | |
| Scott Svonkin (incumbent) | 249,251 | 14.73 | |
| Pat Sturges | 133,173 | 7.87 | |
| Michelle Manos | 116,454 | 6.88 | |
| Sergio Vargas | 99,118 | 5.86 | |
| Nichet James-Gray | 88,802 | 5.25 | |
| Glenn Bailey | 43,711 | 2.58 | |
| Total votes | 1,692,355 | 100.00 | |
Seat 7
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Fong (incumbent) | 705,220 | 41.55 | |
| Chris Han | 295,538 | 17.41 | |
| Nancy Pearlman | 197,939 | 11.66 | |
| Arturo Flores | 185,858 | 10.95 | |
| Cory D. Butler | 125,562 | 7.40 | |
| Raquel Watts | 123,995 | 7.31 | |
| Jamal K. Stewart | 63,176 | 3.72 | |
| Total votes | 1,697,288 | 100.00 | |
Superior Court
Twelve elections were held for judges to the Los Angeles County Superior Court on March 3. Three runoff elections were held on November 3. Judges are elected to six-year terms.
Office 17
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Shannon Kathleen Cooley | 1,415,124 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1,415,124 | 100.00 | |
Office 42
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Linda L. Sun | 935,772 | 57.34 | |
| Robert Villa | 696,070 | 42.66 | |
| Total votes | 1,631,842 | 100.00 | |
Office 72
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Steve Morgan | 776,425 | 49.16 | |
| Myanna Dellinger | 624,600 | 39.55 | |
| Robert F. Jacobs | 178,368 | 11.29 | |
| Total votes | 1,579,393 | 100.00 | |
| General election | |||
| Steve Morgan | 1,740,406 | 50.88 | |
| Myanna Dellinger | 1,680,170 | 49.12 | |
| Total votes | 3,420,576 | 100.00 | |
Office 76
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Emily Cole | 1,326,626 | 84.99 | |
| Mike Cummins | 234,242 | 15.01 | |
| Total votes | 1,560,868 | 100.00 | |
Office 80
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| David Berger | 688,321 | 44.98 | |
| Klint McKay | 574,846 | 37.56 | |
| Nick Rini | 267,232 | 17.46 | |
| Total votes | 1,530,399 | 100.00 | |
| General election | |||
| David Berger | 1,865,389 | 55.53 | |
| Klint McKay | 1,493,718 | 44.47 | |
| Total votes | 3,359,107 | 100.00 | |
Office 97
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Sherry L. Powell | 989,380 | 62.94 | |
| Timothy D. Reuben | 582,604 | 37.06 | |
| Total votes | 1,571,984 | 100.00 | |
Office 129
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Kenneth M. Fuller | 1,073,400 | 70.80 | |
| Bruce A. Moss | 225,419 | 14.87 | |
| Mark MacCarley | 217,279 | 14.33 | |
| Total votes | 1,516,098 | 100.00 | |
Office 131
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Michelle Kelley | 1,365,438 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1,365,438 | 100.00 | |
Office 141
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Lana Kim | 1,368,214 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1,368,214 | 100.00 | |
Office 145
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Adam Montalban | 960,425 | 63.14 | |
| Troy Slaten | 560,650 | 38.86 | |
| Total votes | 1,521,075 | 100.00 | |
Office 150
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Manuel Alejandro Almada | 812,706 | 52.21 | |
| Tom Parsekian | 418,129 | 28.86 | |
| Sherri Onica Valle Cole | 325,664 | 20.92 | |
| Total votes | 1,556,499 | 100.00 | |
Office 162
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Scott Andrew Yang | 766,898 | 49.00 | |
| David D. Diamond | 485,597 | 31.03 | |
| Caree Annette Harper | 312,645 | 19.98 | |
| Total votes | 1,565,140 | 100.00 | |
| General election | |||
| Scott Andrew Yang | 1,817,514 | 53.66 | |
| David D. Diamond | 1,569,690 | 46.34 | |
| Total votes | 3,387,204 | 100.00 | |
See also
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- "Voter Registration by Year Los Angeles County, 1990 - 2021". Los Angeles Almanac. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ "Municipal elections in Los Angeles County, California (2020)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- White, Jeremy B. "Incumbent Jackie Lacey vaults to big lead in Los Angeles DA race". Politico PRO. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- Kamisher, Eliyahu (November 6, 2020). "George Gascón Wins Race For Los Angeles D.A. In Major Victory For Progressive Prosecutor Movement". The Appeal. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- Arango, Tim (October 28, 2019). "George Gascon Enters Race for District Attorney in Los Angeles". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 4, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ Queally, James (February 18, 2020). "Kamala Harris endorses George Gascón in competitive Los Angeles County D.A.'s race". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- @BernieSanders (June 4, 2020). "LA is home to the largest criminal justice jurisdiction and jail in the nation. @GeorgeGascon is facing a two-term "tough on crime" incumbent who has been criticized by Black Lives Matter and the ACLU for a failing to hold officers accountable for excessive use of force" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- White, Jeremy B.; Marinucci, Carla; Leathley, Aaron (July 2, 2020). "NEWSOM pulls back — POLICE REFORM on CALEG agenda — Senators slam SAN QUENTIN outbreak — BIG TECH CEOs to Congress — UBER, LYFT rebut PUC". Politico. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- "Adam Schiff drops endorsement of Jackie Lacey in L.A. County district attorney's race". Los Angeles Times. 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- Stuart, Gwynedd (June 13, 2020). "Mayor Garcetti Walks Back His Endorsement of Beleaguered DA Jackie Lacey". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- @JeremyBWhite (October 4, 2020). "NEW: LA Mayor @ericgarcetti makes it official, renounces incumbent DA Jackie Lacey and backs challenger @GeorgeGascon" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- Survey USA
- Tulchin Research
- ^ "Presidential Primary Election - March 03, 2020". Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. March 27, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ "General Election - November 03, 2020". Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. November 30, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
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