Tony Strickland is still leading in 36th State Senate District special election

Tony Strickland is still leading in 36th State Senate District special election

Huntington Beach Councilmember Tony Strickland kept his lead in California’s 36th State Senate District special election as of the latest vote count on Friday, Feb. 28. After Friday evening’s updates, which included tallies from both Los Angeles and Orange counties, Strickland held 51.3% of the vote. If he can stay above the 50% plus one threshold, he’ll win the seat outright without needing to go to an April runoff. “The numbers look great, and…

Strickland has majority in race

TONY STRICKLAND, Huntington Beach councilmember (OC Tribune mayor). Tony Strickland, a former state senator hoping to return to the upper house of the California Legislature, remains atop the field in a special election to fill a vacant seat in the 36th Senate District. Strickland, a Republican now serving as a member of the Huntington Beach City Council, is leading with 80,504 votes as of Friday afternoon, according to the California Secretary …