Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer likely secured a second term June 8 with a significant lead against his opponents, avoiding a November runoff, according to unofficial election results.
“The landslide victory last night is a reflection of DA Spitzer’s 30-year career in Orange County and his complete and total dedication to victims’ rights and public safety,” Tim Lineberger, a spokesman for Spitzer’s campaign, told The Epoch Times. “Orange County voters know who he is and trust and respect the job he’s done as a community leader over the years.
According to results through 5 p.m., Spitzer received 64.1 percent of the vote, garnering nearly 199,201 votes, compared to second-place contender, Pete Hardin—a former Orange County prosecutor and Marine veteran—who had 19 percent, or 58,964 votes….