MADERA COUNTY – Ballots for the June 5 primary are still being processed at the Madera County Elections Division. The new totals released today did not change the outcome of the unofficial results from Tuesday night (see updated totals below) but everyone is keeping an eye on two very tight races. Incumbent District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler still holds onto ...
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District Attorney David Linn Concedes The Election
MADERA COUNTY – A hard-fought race for Madera County District Attorney has ended with incumbent David Linn losing out to his two challengers. Former Madera County Senior Deputy District Attorney Sally Moreno captured over 44 percent of the vote, followed by the current holder of that position, Paul Hornick, with just over 33 percent. D.A. Linn, who has been caught ...
Read More »Madera County Cops Carry Torch For Special Olympics
MADERA – Law enforcement agencies throughout Madera County are gearing up for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Tuesday, June 12. The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement. This year’s Opening Ceremonies will be hosted at 7 a.m. at Courthouse Park in Madera. The ...
Read More »Madera County Election Results June 2018
MADERA COUNTY – One hundred percent of the precincts have reported in Madera County and the votes have been counted. Here are the results: MADERA COUNTY OFFICIALS District Attorney David Linn 22.29% 3,744 Paul Hornick 33.29% 5,592 Sally Moreno 44.34% 7,449 District 5 Supervisor H. Nokomis Hernandez 3.55% 257 Marc Sobel 45.69% 3,308 ...
Read More »Madera County Voters Don’t Have To Use Mail-In Ballot
MADERA – The Madera County Elections Department is reminding voters: You do not have to vote the ballot that was mailed to you. You can choose to vote in person at any Vote Center in Madera County. If you do use the Vote by Mail ballot that was sent to you, there are three options: drop your ballot off at ...
Read More »Madera County Celebrates 125 Years With Teen Art Contest
MADERA – Submissions are now being accepted for a Teen Art Contest, celebrating the county’s 125th anniversary and asking, “What do you love about Madera County?” Teens age 12 to 18 are encouraged to submit their artwork, and have it displayed in the Madera County Government Center lobby and on Madera County’s Facebook page. Artwork must incorporate Madera County’s 125th ...
Read More »Open Letter From District Attorney Candidate Sally Moreno
My name is Sally Orme Moreno and I’m running for Madera County District Attorney. Over the last 14 months, I have been meeting with the people of Madera County and I want to take this opportunity to say a special thank you to everyone who has so graciously welcomed me into their homes or taken time to speak with me ...
Read More »Open Letter From District Attorney Candidate Paul Hornick
I am Paul Hornick, 40 years old, and am running for Madera County District Attorney. I was raised in Central New York. My father is a retired electrician; my mother is a retired lunch-lady who began her career only after my younger brother and I started school. I am the first member of my family to obtain a bachelor’s degree, ...
Read More »Open Letter From Superior Court Judge Candidate Carol Moses
My name is Carol Moses and I’m running for Madera County Superior Court Judge on the June 5th ballot. I would appreciate your vote. I’m running on my record as a practicing attorney in this area for 25 years, my service to our country as a Federal law enforcement officer for 20 years and my service to our county as ...
Read More »Madera Commemorates RFK’s Visit Days Before Assassination
MADERA – In observance of the 50th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy’s visit to the state’s agricultural heartland, residents and community leaders are teaming up to host a special community event intended to pay tribute to the former presidential hopeful’s legacy and highlight a visit he made to Madera on May 30, 1968. The free community event will take place ...
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