About the vote count
As you watch these results, keep in mind:
- As of Friday, Nov. 15, L.A. election officials said more than 3.73 million ballots had been returned so far.
- An estimated 79,400 remained to be counted.
- There are more than 5.7 million registered voters in L.A. County
- 2.1 million of those registered votes live in the City of L.A.
Get full results:
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 L.A. County, additional results, which includes mail-in votes received on or after Election Day as well as provisional ballots, will be released following this schedule:
Mon, Nov. 18 | Tues, Nov. 19 | Fri, Nov. 22 | Tues, Nov. 26
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. County election officials must certify the results by Dec. 5, and the California Secretary of State's Office must certify the statewide vote by Dec. 13.
What is at stake in this race
Measure G calls for increasing the number of people who sit on the powerful county Board of Supervisors from five to nine. The measure also calls for making the county CEO an elected position, sort of like a mayor, instead of one appointed by the board members.
Translation? It would instantly create a new L.A. powerbroker who is beholden to voters — not the supervisors.
It would also create an independent ethics commission that would increase restrictions on lobbying and investigate misconduct. And it would create a non-partisan legislative analyst's position to review proposed county legislation.
The city and state have similar positions.
Why this race mattered
The structure of Los Angeles County’s government has remained mostly unchanged since 1912, when voters approved a new charter.
Back then, the population of L.A. County was roughly 500,000. Today, L.A. County has a population close to 10 million — it’s the most populous county in the U.S. That’s just one reason, according to supporters, that change is long overdue.
Each supervisor now has a constituency of about two million people. The supervisors handle many responsibilities, including setting policy for public health, social services, jails and transportation.
Supporters said making the board larger would make it more responsive to and representative of L.A. County by entrusting each supervisor with smaller geographic areas and fewer people.
Go deeper on the issue
- Unpacking the impact of Los Angeles County's ballot measures (LAist)
- Why proposal to expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is such a big deal (LAist)
- Measure to expand the LA County Board of Supervisors heads to the ballot. Here's what you should know (LAist)
