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Who Is Nora Vargas? Rising California Democrat Abruptly Quits

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Board of Supervisor Chair Nora Vargas resigns after winning reelection in November .

Vargas cites "personal safety and security reasons" for her decision to end her term.

She had faced criticism for backing measures to prevent county resources from being used to support federal immigration enforcement.

Seven candidates qualified to vie for Vargas 's spot.

Kimberly King , a spokesperson for the San Diego County Sheriff's Office , told Politico : "There are no known or active threats towards Chairwoman Nora Vargas or any of the County Supervisors ." Voting for the special election will begin during the week of March 10 , with the deadline on April 8 . The contested vote will be held in early July if a runoff is necessary. Related Articles Start your unlimited Newsweek trial.