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Holly Mitchell Wins County Board Of Supervisors Seat
Holly J. Mitchell has won the 2nd District race for L.A. County Supervisor against former City Council President Herb Wesson — meaning the county's powerful governing body will be made up for the first time of all women.
The acting L.A. County CEO sent her congratulations Thursday evening via Twitter.
Congratulations and welcome to Supervisor-Elect @HollyJMitchell! We are looking forward to welcoming you to the @LACountyBOS and the @CountyofLA family. pic.twitter.com/F9wC0fPi52
— LA County CEO (@LACountyCEO) November 5, 2020
Though ballots are still being counted, Mitchell leads Wesson by more than 100,000 votes.
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