This just came across the wire from the Ming for Supervisor Campaign:

Ming Outraises All Other Fifth District Candidates Combined

ORANGE  COUNTY, CA –  Year-end campaign finance reports released on Friday show  that Robert Ming raised more than both of his opponents combined,  clearly identifying his position as the frontrunner in the race for  Orange County Supervisor for the 5th District.  Ming raised nearly  $100,000 from 238 donors, leading his opponents in every possible  analysis of campaign finance, including amount raised, number of donors,  and most cash on hand.

“I am deeply honored and humbled by the  outpouring of support from throughout the Fifth District,” Ming said. “I  have been thrilled with the number of grassroots volunteers and donors  who are supporting my campaign.” 

According  to the finance reports, Ming raised $98,457 while Lisa Bartlett raised  $53,162 and Frank Ury rased $38,746, counting all monetary and in-kind  contributions.  Ming had 238 donors, far more than the combined number  of donors reported by Bartlett at 98 and Ury at 58. He closed the filing  period with $103,744 cash on hand, more than any other candidate.     

Ming has also dominated the endorsements for 5th  District Supervisor, receiving support from countless respected local  leaders and organizations, including Chairman of the Board of  Supervisors, Shawn Nelson, Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff, the Howard  Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC, the Orange County Lincoln Club, Atlas  PAC, and far more south county community and business leaders than any  other candidate.
 Robert Ming was born and raised in Orange  County. He and his wife Susie have been married for 21 years and have  four children. Professionally, Ming is Senior Vice President and  Associate General Counsel at Jefferies, an international brokerage firm.  Robert is a two-time Mayor of Laguna Niguel, was the Founding President  of the Association of California Cities, and has served on numerous  non-profit and charitable boards.

Robert  Ming is running for Orange County Supervisor in the 5th District,  currently represented by Supervisor Pat Bates, who is leaving due to  term limits.  Orange County’s 5th District includes the cities of Aliso  Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna  Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente,  San Juan Capistrano, as well as the community of Shady Canyon in Irvine and the unincorporated communities of Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, and Wagon Wheel.

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This came across the wire from the campaign office of Robert Ming late last week. With the endorsement of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, it is clear that Ming is the early frontrunner in this race:

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Endorses Ming for Supervisor

Group famous for protecting California taxpayers backs Robert Ming for OC Supervisor

ORANGE  COUNTY, CA – On the heels of the endorsement of Robert Ming by  Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Shawn Nelson, the Howard Jarvis  Taxpayers Association PAC has announced their endorsement of Robert Ming  for Orange County Supervisor.

The  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, responsible for saving taxpayers  over half a trillion dollars, has been advocating on behalf of  California taxpayers for the past 35 years.

“We  believe you will be an excellent representative for taxpayers and look  forward to working with you in the years ahead,” said Kris Vosburgh on  behalf of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Political Action  Committee.

“I  am honored to have received the endorsement of the Howard Jarvis  Taxpayers Association PAC,” Robert responded, “their resounding voice  defending California taxpayers for all these years has been an  invaluable weapon against the overreach of government.  I am proud to  have their support in my campaign for Orange County Supervisor.”

In  the City of Laguna Niguel, Mayor Robert Ming has demonstrated how  government can operate efficiently, by reducing government regulation  and encouraging free enterprise.  As a fiscal conservative, Robert has  consistently opposed tax increases, supported balanced budgets and  contracted with the private sector whenever possible.  As Supervisor, he  would continue to protect taxpayers by providing fiscal oversight to  the Assessor’s and Treasurer-Tax Collector’s offices, and appointing  members to the Assessment Appeals Boards that hear appeals on property  valuations and tax assessments.

Robert  Ming is running for Orange County Supervisor in the 5th District,  currently represented by Supervisor Pat Bates, who is leaving due to  term limits.  Orange County’s 5th District includes the cities of Aliso  Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna  Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente,  San Juan Capistrano, as well as Newport Coast, Coto de Caza, Ladera  Ranch, Las Flores, and Wagon Wheel.

For more information about the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, visit their website at www.hjta.org.

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