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Election Roundup: Diane Ortiz Concedes Judicial Race; Eric Jones Advances to November Congressional Runoff

Diane Ortiz conceded the Yolo County Superior Court Judge Office No. 1 race to Ryan Davis, with final ballot counts confirming Davis’s victory. Concurrently, Eric Jones secured second place in California’s 4th Congressional District, advancing to the November general election against incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson under the state’s top-two primary system.

Vanguard Editor’s Note on Eric Jones’ Ad Attributing a Statement to the Vanguard (Update: 9:30 am)

A campaign advertisement for congressional candidate Eric Jones inaccurately attributes an endorsement to The Davis Vanguard, claiming the publication called him ‘hardworking, smart, a fighter.’ The Vanguard, however, maintains a policy of non-endorsement for political candidates, explicitly stating that opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not reflect its editorial position.

Op-ed | Vigilance Neighbors, In this Season Rest

Activists are encouraged to rest and restore during the solstice season, while also taking action to help those in need, both locally and abroad, and to support young, energetic leaders in upcoming elections.