Local Politics · Inyo County
The Inyo County Registrar of Voters posted the first semi-official results of the November 3, 2026 general election at 8 p.m., reflecting early voting and mail-in ballots only. Of 10,929 registered voters, 3,116 votes appeared in this initial report covering races from U.S. Representative to local school boards and county supervisor seats. The results exclude vote-by-mail ballots turned in at polling places on Election Day, which require signature validation before processing. Mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day can be received for seven days after the election. Updated result reports and unprocessed ballot counts will be posted daily as ballots are tallied.
Local Politics · Inyo County
Inyo County Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths announced November 3 that he will resign from the Board of Supervisors effective Sunday, November 8, to become Interim Chief Executive Officer of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) on Monday, November 9. With two years remaining in his term, the Governor is expected to appoint a replacement for the district seat until it goes before voters again. Griffiths has represented Inyo County since 2013 and previously served on the Bishop City Council.
Local Politics · Inyo County
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors approved a contract on November 3, 2026, naming Christine Bouchard as the county's next Administrative Officer, following a conditional offer made October 13. Bouchard, who served three years as Mono County's Assistant County Administrative Officer, will begin her role on November 12. Her appointment follows an extensive recruitment effort for a permanent CAO that began in late 2025.
Community brief · Independence, CA
The Independence Civic Club is hosting its November Inyo Associates Dinner on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the American Legion Hall, 201 S. Edwards St., Independence, CA. Appetizers begin at 5:30 PM, and admission is $30 per person, payable in cash or check to Ellen Harrison. Attendees must RSVP by Friday, November 13, via email so Chef Ellen can prepare accordingly.
