The Republican maintains a big lead in the special election, with the results to be certified later this week.

Huntington Beach Councilmember Tony Strickland declared victory Monday in the special election race for California’s 36th ...

Huntington Beach Councilmember Tony Strickland declared victory Monday in the special election race for California’s 36th ...

Huntington Beach Councilmember Tony Strickland celebrated his victory after winning the California State Senate District 36 ...

Can Strickland avoid the April runoff? He faces John Briscoe, Julie Diep and Jimmy Pham in today’s primary contest.

As of the latest tally, Strickland is over the 50% plus 1 mark needed to avoid the runoff, but more than 14,000 ballots ...

(Photo by Michael Slaten, Orange County Register/SCNG) Huntington Beach Councilmember Tony Strickland declared victory Monday in the special election race for California’s 36th State Senate ...

If Strickland can stay above the 50% plus one threshold, he’ll win the seat outright without needing to go to an April runoff ...

The first batch of post-Election Day results are in, and they indicate Huntington Beach Councilmember Tony Strickland could avoid a runoff as he leads the race to succeed Orange County Supervisor ...

(Photo by Michael Slaten, Orange County Register/SCNG) Huntington Beach Councilmember Tony Strickland declared victory Monday in the special election race for California’s 36th State Senate ...