In the wake of former Orange County Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean’s spending scandal, his successor has gotten nearly $3 million back — a significant sum, though not the full amount Gilzean gave away.

The Orange County Elections Office has recouped more than 3.2 million taxpayer dollars as the new supervisor said she is still trying to overcome the overspending by her predecessor.“This recovery allows us to fully pay off outstanding debts from the 2024 Elections and ensures that the office can continue its core mission of conducting secure,

Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel said more than $3 million in taxpayer money is back in the hands of the elections office. Castor Dentel made the announcement Wednesday afternoon.