Merced County Board of Supervisor-Elect, District 3

With the latest election results, I am honored and humbled to declare victory in the race for Merced County Supervisor, District 3.

Thank you to the voters of District 3 for your trust and support. I also want to thank Supervisor Daron McDaniel for his service to District 3 and for a hard fought campaign. I look forward to working with Supervisor McDaniel during the transition and to working alongside the Merced County Board of Supervisors, our CEO, Merced County staff, and our community partners.

The campaign is over and now it’s time to get to work. I am committed to serving all residents of District 3 and helping build a stronger future for Merced County.

Luis Lara
Merced County Supervisor-Elect, District 3

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Luis Lara has just declared victory in the District 3 Supervisors race over incumbent Daron McDaniel.

Earlier Tuesday, Lara had said he would wait for official confirmation from the Registar of Voters. But after taking a closer look at the numbers Tuesday evening, Lara said it's clear he will be the next District 3 Supervisor.

"With the latest election results, I am honored and humbled to declare victory in the race for Merced County Supervisor, District 3," Lara said in a statement.

"Thank you to the voters of District 3 for your trust and support. I also want to thank Supervisor Daron McDaniel for his service to District 3 and for a hard fought campaign. I look forward to working with Supervisor McDaniel during the transition and to working alongside the Merced County Board of Supervisors, our CEO, Merced County staff, and our community partners."

"The campaign is over and now it’s time to get to work. I am committed to serving all residents of District 3 and helping build a stronger future for Merced County."

Read all about the latest updates via link in the comments. 🔗

Results as of Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Next results expected no later than Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:00pm.

Congratulations to all the Merced County graduates in the Class of 2026!

As a proud graduate of Atwater High School and Merced College, I know that education can open doors and create opportunities. Dream big, work hard, stay focused, and never stop believing in yourself. Whatever goals you set for your future, you can make them a reality through determination and perseverance.

Congratulations Class of 2026!

I want to sincerely thank everyone who has been part of this journey over the last ten months.

First and foremost, thank you to my wife, Vanessa, Evan and Brandon for their love, patience, sacrifices, and support throughout this campaign. I could not have done this without you.

Thank you to every volunteer, supporter, door knocker, phone banker, sign installer, and everyone who helped spread our message across District 3. Your hard work and dedication made this possible.

This campaign was never just about me. It was about our community and our shared vision for a stronger future in Merced County. The strong support reflected in the results is a testament to what we can accomplish when we come together.

Thank you for standing with me every step of the way.

Luis Lara

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Preliminary results showed Merced County voters on Tuesday were split in their decisions on county supervisor races.

Early votes showed retired California Highway Patrol officer Luis Lara with a lead over District 3 incumbent Daron McDaniel. Meanwhile, District 5 Supervisor Scott Silveira held a comfortable lead over his challenger.

The two county supervisor races focused on public safety, roads, jobs and frustration with county services. Read the story to learn about the latest developments! Link in the comments. 🔗

ELECTION UPDATE: Lara surges way out front in race for supervisor District 3 — Merced County Times   While those mailed-in ballots continue to arrive at the Elections Office, Luis Lara is sitting pretty as the likely new Merced County Supervisor for District 3 going into 2027. The former CHP sergeant garnered 58.25 percent of the vote, or 2,951 votes, on Election Night compared to incumbent Supe...

As of 12:30 AM on June 3, 2026, the results below reflect the current vote count for the Merced County Supervisor District 3 race.

While additional ballots remain to be counted, I am grateful for the support and trust placed in me by the voters of Merced County. Next results expected no later than Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM