Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre has secured the District 1 seat on the Board of Supervisors in a noteworthy development within San Diego County politics. Her opponent, Chula Vista Mayor John McCann, conceded the special election this morning following a tally that favored Aguirre substantially. According to 10News, Aguirre maintained a lead with 53.22% of the vote against McCann's 46.78%.
The polls closed at 8 PM yesterday, marking the culmination of a race to replace former Supervisor Nora Vargas. Early results showed Aguirre in the lead, a trend that persisted into the final count. As reported by FOX 5 San Diego, she campaigned on promises to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis and stand firm against policies from the Trump administration that they perceived as detrimental to the district's working-class communities.
The voter turnout for this election was approximately 19%, a figure drawn from the 370,801 registered voters in District 1. Of the ballots cast, the San Diego Registrar of Voters noted a majority were received via mail, with 67,794 mail ballots and 2,482 from vote centers.
McCann, in his concession, highlighted the collaborative work ahead, specifically mentioning the ongoing environmental issues and the commitment to public safety. "I called to congratulate Mayor Aguirre this morning and offer my assistance with the critical challenges facing South County," McCann was quoted in the statement obtained by 10News. The election results are expected to be certified by July 31, with Aguirre poised to serve the remainder of the term through January 2029.
