About the vote count
As you watch these results, keep in mind:
- As of Friday, Nov. 15, Orange County voters had returned nearly 1.4 million ballots and 1.36 million had been tallied.
- The county has about 1.9 million voters considered to be active.
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Keep in mind that in tight races the winner may not be determined for days or weeks after Election Day. This is normal. Here's why.
In Orange County vote updates will the released each weekday by 5 p.m. until the last official results are posted.
In California, ballots postmarked on or before Nov. 5 are counted toward the results as long as they arrive within seven days of the election. The California Secretary of State's Office is scheduled to certify the final vote on Dec. 13.
What is at stake in this race
Measure CC would enshrine in Santa Ana’s charter the rent stabilization and "just cause" eviction ordinance already in place. The measure caps rent increases at 3% per year or 80% of the change in the consumer price index, whichever is less.
Why this race mattered
Supporters say the city's rent control ordinance has worked to protect renters from predatory landlords and keep residents in their homes, especially low-income families, mobile home residents, and seniors on fixed incomes.
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Scott Schmerelson was unanimously elected Tuesday to lead the LAUSD board after defeating a well-funded challenger in November’s election. -
Nguyen was able to take office weeks early to fill the vacancy caused Do’s resignation. -
Nathan Hochman succeeds George Gascón, known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors.
If voters adopt the ballot measure, the city's rent control and just cause eviction rules could only be changed by voters. The city council would not be able to change the ordinance without voter approval.
