Foley and Dixon are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Orange County election filings.
Incumbent Katrina Foley and challenger Diane Dixon, a state assemblymember, were the leading finishers as June 2 primary counts continued; LAist reported a November runoff between them as 'all but guaranteed,' but final certified placement was not independently confirmed within this task's research budget -- verify against the Registrar of Voters' certified statement of vote before publishing.
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California › Orange County › Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 5
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Foley currently serves on the Orange County Board of Supervisors after previously serving as Costa Mesa's first directly elected mayor and twelve years on the Costa Mesa City Council, per the campaign site. She is an attorney and business owner who also served on the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Trustees, per the campaign site.
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Dixon is a California State Assemblywoman who spent more than three decades as a senior executive in the private sector before entering public service, per the campaign site. She served two terms on the Newport Beach City Council, including as mayor, before her current legislative role, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 5 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 5, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Katrina Foley and Diane Dixon. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 5 election in California?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Orange County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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