Irvine special election results: Betty Martinez Franco set to become newest councilmember

Betty Martinez Franco appears set to join the Irvine City Council, filling out the seven-member dais as the District 5 representative.

A day after polls closed in a special election to fill the vacant seat, Martinez Franco had maintained her lead in the returns over former councilmember Anthony Kuo. Dana Cornelius, an HOA board member, was in a distant third.

Kuo said in a statement that he reached out Tuesday night to congratulate Martinez Franco.

“Tonight, we concluded a spirited campaign for City Council, but came up short,” he said. “I just reached out to Betty Martinez Franco to offer my congratulations, and I wish her the best as she works to lead and represent District 5 on the City Council. Her success as a councilwoman will translate into Irvine’s success as a thriving community.”



https://www.ocregister.com/2025/04/16/special-election-results-betty-martinez-franco-set-to-become-irvines-newest-councilmember/