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Dotty Pritchard took an early lead Tuesday night in the race for Yolo County’s 3rd District supervisor seat, capturing 43% of the vote in initial returns, according to county election results.
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Woodland City Councilmember Mayra Vega followed with 32.3%, while former Woodland councilmember Xochitl Rodriguez received 24.6%.
The race will determine who succeeds Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy, who is not seeking reelection.
Pritchard is a Yolo County native who spent decades teaching and worked as a deputy under multiple Yolo County supervisors. Pritchard raised about $50,000 for her campaign and has the support of the Yolo County Business PAC, which backs pro-business candidates.
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Rodriguez is a former Woodland city councilmember, small business owner and military veteran who served as a deputy secretary at the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Rodriguez’s campaign raised about $35,000. She was endorsed by three Woodland school board members and four members of the Yolo County Board of Education.
Vega is a Woodland city councilmember, small business owner and executive coach. Vega’s campaign raised more than $70,000, including a $15,000 contribution from the candidate last week. She was endorsed by the California Democratic Party, the Yolo County Democratic Party and the Davis College Democrats.
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