SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a special election to fill the District 1 seat that became vacant after Chair Nora Vargas’ surprise announcement that she would step down and not serve a second term, despite winning reelection in November.
The four remaining supervisors voted Tuesday after considering three options — appointing a replacement to serve out Vargas’ full term, ending in 2029; choosing an interim supervisor until a special election could be held this year; or calling a special election for the full term.