Former Mayoral Candidate Charged With Voter Fraud Running For County-Clerk Recorder 12.11.2025

Former Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate, Gaea Powell, announced that she is now running for the position of clerk-recorder in 2026. Powell is currently on trial, representing herself, for eight felony charges of election and voter fraud. The charges allege that Powell submitted false nomination papers, failed to file campaign finance reports, and registered to vote…