WALDEN – In a closely watched race that was not official until midnight, Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta defeated Democrat Bernie Rivers and
will return for a second term. Arteta secured 52 percent of the vote while Rivers tallied 48 percent.
In his acceptance speech at the Osiris Country Club in Walden, Arteta vowed that the next four years will be even better than his first four years as sheriff.
“I’m a sheriff for everybody. Not just Republicans and Conservatives. I’m a sheriff for everyone. I will continue to do the best job possible for Orange County,” Arteta told supporters.
Prior to being elected sheriff, Arteta’s career including serving as deputy police chief in the Village of Montgomery and captain in the sheriff’s office.
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