Orange County

An Orange County election upset

Louis and Dianna Vu voted for Republican Andrew Do. They often heard his voice on Vietnamese-language radio.

Louis and Dianna Vu voted for Republican Andrew Do. They often heard his voice on Vietnamese-language radio.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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How a little-known politician with a modest constituency won an Orange County supervisor’s race against a veteran politico with a huge Latino base.

Contacted often by Do campaign

Kathy Hoang said campaign volunteers contacted her frequently.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Attracted to Do's record of service

Film director Phong Tran of Westminster said he voted for Do, drawn to the candidate’s “record of service.”   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

No mailers or contact

In Santa Ana, Rodrigo Alvarado and girlfriend Giselle Balderas said they didn’t receive a single mailer or a knock on their door.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Didn't know Correa was running until last minute

Silvia Franco said she recalled voting for Correa in the past but that this time she was unaware he was even running until election day.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Andrew Do

Andrew Do on his first day on the Orange County Board of Supervisors.  (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Lou Correa

Lou Correa in 2012.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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