Democratic Candidate Secures Lead in High-Stakes Supervisorial Election

July 3, 2025

Paloma Aguirre, Democratic Mayor of Imperial Beach, appears to have won the San Diego County District 1 supervisorial race with 53% of votes, creating a Democratic majority on the five-member board. Her victory promises to break the deadlock that has prevented passage of partisan measures due to Republican opposition. Aguirre campaigned on addressing cross-border sewage issues and reducing living costs for working families.

Who is affected

Residents of District 1 (Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, Barrio Logan, East Village, Golden Hill, and unincorporated areas)
Working-class and middle-class families in South County
All San Diego County residents who rely on county social services
Beach users affected by contamination issues

What action is being taken

Voters are participating in the District 1 supervisorial election with approximately 20% of ballots returned
Aguirre is securing 53% of votes, positioning her to win the seat
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is overseeing an $8.5 billion annual budget for social services
Aguirre is preparing to join the board to address cost of living issues and environmental concerns

Why it matters

Aguirre's victory creates a Democratic majority on the five-member board
The Board has been deadlocked for months on partisan issues including immigration legal defense and Medicaid funding
The supervisors control an $8.5 billion budget directing critical social services
The election represents a political shift in San Diego County governance
Aguirre's win reverses the primary results where Republican John McCann led by 10 points

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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