Politics & Government

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus Vows "I Will Not Resign" After Special Election

The sheriff released a statement regarding the special election's initial results Wednesday afternoon.

(CBS Bay Area)

March 6, 2025

After early returns from Tuesday's special election indicated overwhelming support for giving the board of supervisors the power to oust embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, she promised she would not go down without a fight.

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Preliminary results released just after 8 p.m. Tuesday showed that 85.6% of ballots counted supported Measure A, which would give the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors the power to fire the sheriff. A majority of at least 50% is required for the charter amendment to be passed.

The sheriff released a statement regarding the special election's initial results Wednesday afternoon.

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