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February 25, 2025

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of State Senator Janet Nguyen (SD-36) and the declining to assume office of Assemblyman Vince Fong (AD-32). Nguyen resigned after being elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Fong declined to be seated after being reelected to both Congress and the State Assembly.

SD-36
John Briscoe Republican 6.7% Loss
Julie Diep Democratic 14.3% Loss
Jimmy D. Pham Democratic 27.7% Loss
Tony Strickland Republican 51.3% Win
 
AD-32
William Brown Libertarian 2.3% Loss
Chris Cruz-Boone Democratic 28.7% Loss
Stan Ellis Republican 64.6% Win
Holli Willibey Republican 4.4% Loss