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Santa Ana municipal election results

Overview

Unofficial election returns initially indicated that Mayor Valerie Amezcua was on track for reelection with approximately 46.03 percent of the vote, leading challenger Dan Shimeli. During this period, Measure N, a sales tax measure for public safety and essential services, appeared poised to pass with 67.61 percent support. Early reports also suggested that progressive candidates could potentially flip the city council majority.

Final results confirmed a political shift in Santa Ana, as Dan Shimmel defeated incumbent Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Additionally, Benjamin Vazquez, Sandra De Anda, and Isuri Ramos won their respective city council races. These outcomes suggest the emergence of a stronger progressive bloc in the city, with a focus on housing protections, labor concerns, police oversight, and immigrant rights.

Entities

Santa Ana · Valerie Amezcua · Santa Ana Police Officers Association · Dan Shimmel · Carlos Manzo

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Election results show political shifts in Santa Ana and Westminster

    Election results in Santa Ana and Westminster reveal major political shifts, including a new mayoral leader in Santa Ana and tight races for city council and state senate seats in Orange County.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Santa Ana election results show Mayor Amezcua leading and Measure N likely to pass

    Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua leads her reelection bid, while Measure N nears approval. Several city council races, including Ward 4 and Ward 6, remain competitive as ballot counting continues.

Sources

newsantaana.com · orangecountytribune.com · voiceofoc.org