Colusa County Picks Its Next Supervisor: Two Candidates, One Shot in June

Democracy in rural California isn’t always a spectator sport, but Colusa County voters are about to make a choice that’ll shape their local government for years to come. On June 2, the county’s District 1 Board of Supervisors seat is up for grabs, and two candidates are vying for the position: Virgil“Tony”Lytal and Merced Corona.

Here’s the thing about California’s primary system that often gets glossed over: you don’t necessarily need an outright majority to win in the general. The rules are clear—if no one walks away with at least half the total votes plus one during the primary, the top two finishers advance to November. That means even in a two-candidate race like this one, there’s still a path forward if neither candidate crosses that threshold, though in a straightforward head-to-head, one of them will likely claim victory on June 2.

For Colusa County residents, this is a moment to engage with local governance at its most direct. Board of Supervisors races don’t grab headlines the way statewide elections do, but they’re where decisions get made about county budgets, zoning, roads, and services that affect daily life. Lytal and Corona represent different visions for District 1’s future, and the choice belongs to the voters who call that area home.

Polls close at 8 p.m. on election night, and results will roll in as ballots are counted. Whether this race heads straight to a winner or continues into November’s general election, one thing’s certain: the outcome will matter for the communities that depend on the county’s leadership. Keep an eye on the results as they come in—local elections have a way of quietly reshaping the places we live.