Katrina Foley | |
|---|---|
 Foley in 2021 | |
| Member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office March 26, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Michelle Steel |
| Mayor of Costa Mesa | |
| In office 2018–2021 | |
| Succeeded by | John Stephens |
| Member of the Costa Mesa City Council | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 5, 1967 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Casey |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) Seattle University (JD) |
| Website | https://www.katrinafoley.com/ |
Katrina Anne Foley (born July 5, 1967) is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors from the 2nd district, assuming office on March 26, 2021.[1]
Prior to her victory in a March 9, 2021 special election, she served as Mayor of Costa Mesa, California, where she became the city's first directly elected mayor in 2018.[2][3] She previously ran an unsuccessful bid for California's 37th State Senate district, placing 3rd in the 2020 primary election with 24.7% of the vote.
Early life and education[edit]
Foley was born in Bakersfield, California. She received a bachelor's degree in English and Women's Studies from UCLA and a Juris Doctorate from Seattle University.
Electoral history[edit]
2020 Senate primary[edit]
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | John Moorlach (incumbent) | 132,275 | 47.3 | |
| Democratic | Dave Min | 78,293 | 28.0 | |
| Democratic | Katrina Foley | 68,952 | 24.7 | |
| Total votes | 279,520 | 100.0 | ||
2021 supervisorial special election[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Katrina Foley | 48,346 | 43.8 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Moorlach | 34,747 | 31.5 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kevin Muldoon | 12,773 | 11.6 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Vo | 9,886 | 9.0 | |
| Nonpartisan | Janet Rappaport | 4,695 | 4.3 | |
| Total votes | 110,447 | 100.0 | ||
References[edit]
- ^ Cardine, Sara (March 26, 2021). "Foley sworn in to Board of Supervisors, announces O.C. fairgrounds will host COVID-19 vaccine site". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "Katrina Foley represents the Second District on the Orange County Board of Supervisors". Katrina Foley Site. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ Cardine, Sara (March 9, 2021). "Katrina Foley wins race to replace Steel on Orange County Board of Supervisors". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "Statement of the Vote - State Senators by Districts (odd-numbered districts only)" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ "March 9, 2021 Second Supervisorial District Vacancy Election" (PDF). Orange County Registrar of Voters. Retrieved April 14, 2021.