Incumbents appear headed to victory in Supervisor races
Parvin Cruises to Re-Election in District 4
Ventura County Supervisor Janice Parvin secured a decisive victory in the District 4 race Tuesday, avoiding a November runoff by capturing more than 70% of the vote against challenger Ruth Luevanos.
The Camarillo Acorn reported that Parvin garnered 20,054 votes, representing 72% of ballots counted as of the latest county clerk update. Luevanos, a former Simi Valley City Council member and public school teacher, received 7,784 votes or 28% of the tally.
District 4 encompasses Simi Valley, Moorpark, Santa Susana Knolls, Box and Bell canyons, Sinaloa Lake, Homes Acres and Chatsworth Peak. Parvin, who was elected to the board in 2022, previously served as Moorpark's mayor from 2008 to 2022 after six years on that city's council.
Gorell Narrowly Avoids Runoff in District 2
In the District 2 race, incumbent Jeff Gorell secured re-election by crossing the crucial 50% threshold, earning 20,646 votes or 54.64% according to Vida Newspaper's reporting. His challenger Ashley Orozco, backed by county Democrats, received 14,338 votes (37.94%), while Mark Perryman trailed with 2,804 votes (7.42%).
Gorell's district includes portions of Camarillo, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Somis, Lake Sherwood, Hidden Valley and other unincorporated areas. Like Parvin, he was first elected to the board in 2022.
What It Means for Simi Valley
With both supervisors winning outright in the primary, Simi Valley residents won't see these races on the November ballot. Under California election law, if a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in a primary election, they win immediately without proceeding to a general election runoff.
The results represent a validation of the incumbents' first terms in office. The Ventura County Registrar reported that countywide voter turnout reached 29.35%.
Luevanos' Background and Challenge
Luevanos brought extensive community service credentials to her challenge against Parvin. A National Board Certified teacher with over 20 years in Los Angeles schools, she made history as the first Latina elected to the Simi Valley City Council in 2018.
Her professional background includes a law degree from Loyola Law School and a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from George Washington University. She currently teaches math, science and geography at a North Hollywood middle school while serving as a United Teachers of Los Angeles chapter leader.
Looking Ahead
With the supervisor races settled, attention turns to the ongoing election canvass period. The Ventura County Registrar's Office will continue processing vote-by-mail ballots, provisional ballots, and conducting signature verification through June 26, when final certification is scheduled.
Both winners expressed gratitude to supporters in post-election statements. Parvin called the results "a powerful affirmation of the values we have championed together," while Gorell said he was "excited and honored to represent the 2nd District for another four years."
Reported by 805.life
Researched and written drawing on primary sources. Additional reporting: Simi Valley Acorn.
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