Pollpourri

Voters go to the polls today in central Orange County to replace former state Sen. Ed Royce (R-Anaheim) in the 32nd state Senate District.

Who:

Republican: Rob Hurtt of Garden Grove

Democrats: Rick Foster of Anaheim, Ken LeBlanc of Garden Grove, Wayman Nelson of Santa Ana and Linda K. Rigney of Garden Grove

Libertarian: Richard Newhouse

Peace & Freedom: David Porter

What:

An open election, meaning registered voters from any party can vote for any of the candidates.

When:

Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most places.

Why:

Royce was elected to Congress last November.

Where:

The 32nd District includes parts of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Stanton and Fullerton.

What if nobody wins:

If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff will be held April 27 with the top vote-getter from each party on the ballot.