Fact checkPoliticsPublished July 9, 2026

The claim

“Ted Williams received 55.61% of the vote in the June 3 Primary Election for Mendocino County 5th District Supervisor and therefore will not appear on the November ballot.”

Katrina BartolomieStatementJuly 9, 2026Read the original

Confirmation of election results after certification of the June 3 Primary Election.

Our verdict

True

The Mendocino Beacon article confirms Ted Williams received 55.61% of the vote in the June 3 Primary Election and that he will not appear on the November ballot because he exceeded the 50% threshold needed to win outright in California's nonpartisan primary.

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