Aguirre takes lead in San Diego County supervisor race

Paloma Aguirre, currently the mayor of Imperial Beach, is emerging as the frontrunner in the San Diego County supervisor election with a lead of 53. 2% over Republican John McCann's 46. 8%. Aguirre's potential victory would secure a 3-2 Democratic majority on the County Board of Supervisors, which manages a significant budget of $8. 6 billion.

Her campaign centered on addressing pressing local concerns, particularly the cross-border sewage crisis affecting her city. Approximately 70,000 ballots were counted on election night, with an estimated 9,500 still outstanding. Aguirre expressed her commitment to working-class families in a statement, calling for urgent actions such as sewage cleanup and cost reduction. Meanwhile, McCann stated he remains in a competitive position. The seat became vacant following Nora Vargas's resignation after her re-election last December.

Aguirre would serve the remainder of a four-year term, representing the southern district of the county, potentially leading to policy shifts opposed by Republicans.