Updated San Luis Obispo County election results

Supervisor Races Flip as More Ballots Counted

San Luis Obispo County election results shifted dramatically Monday as CalCoastNews reported that the clerk-recorder's office tallied another 11,600 ballots, with significant changes in two closely watched supervisor races.

In District 2, Jim Dantona has now taken a commanding lead over Michael Erin Woody, reversing an earlier deficit. Multiple news outlets confirmed Dantona now leads with 53.5% of votes (6,612 votes) compared to Woody's 46.4% (5,726 votes).

Dantona, who serves as outgoing Supervisor Bruce Gibson's chief of staff, had been trailing by more than 200 votes in early returns. The District 2 seat covers coastal communities from Los Osos north to Ragged Point, including areas that had been closely divided between the candidates.

In District 4, incumbent Jimmy Paulding widened his lead against Republican challenger Adam Verdin, capturing 54.6% of votes (7,985) to Verdin's 45.3% (6,638). The South County district has seen competitive races in recent election cycles.

Los Osos Park Measure Gains Ground

Measure B in Los Osos, which would impose a $185 annual parcel tax to purchase the former Sunnyside Elementary School for a community park, has flipped from losing to winning in the latest tally.

According to the updated results, the measure now leads with 52.7% support (2,269 votes) compared to 47.2% opposition (2,032 votes). The tax would fund acquisition of the 12-acre property from San Luis Coastal Unified School District for conversion into sports fields and park facilities.

The measure requires a simple majority to pass. If approved, property owners would pay $185 annually for 15 years, then $100 per year thereafter with inflation adjustments. The tax would generate approximately $1.1 million annually during the acquisition phase.

Cano Cruises to Clerk-Recorder Victory

Incumbent Elaina Cano has secured her re-election as County Clerk-Recorder with a decisive victory, earning 64.7% of votes (38,414) against challengers Vanessa Rozo at 25.6% (15,199) and Gaea Powell at 9.5% (5,687). Multiple outlets confirmed Cano's commanding lead throughout the counting process.

Cano's victory ensures continuity in the office responsible for conducting elections and maintaining vital records for the county's more than 280,000 residents.

State Races Reflect Local Preferences

In the gubernatorial primary, San Luis Obispo County voters diverged from statewide trends. While Democrat Xavier Becerra leads statewide with 27.9% (2.39 million votes), local voters preferred Republican Steve Hilton, who captured 28.8% (19,844 votes) locally compared to Becerra's 24.3% (16,796 votes).

Democrat Tom Steyer ran third both locally (20.9%) and statewide (19.6%). The top two vote-getters statewide will advance to November's general election.

What's Next

The next election update is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m., with county officials planning to complete the count by June 15. According to official county timelines, final certification must occur by July 2.

Thousands of mail-in and provisional ballots remain to be processed, potentially affecting final margins in the closest races. The county processes approximately 5,000 ballots daily, with each requiring signature verification and potential adjudication for voter intent.