After losing three elections in a row, he was poised to depart public life. But a decade later, he’s heading back to Sacramento with a new county, a new wife and a new mandate.

Huntington Beach Councilmember Tony Strickland declared victory Monday in the special election race for California’s 36th ...

The Republican maintains a big lead in the special election, with the results to be certified later this week.

Tony Strickland was sworn into the state Senate Tuesday in Sacramento, two weeks after winning the special election to fill the 36th District seat vacated by Janet Nguyen, who returned to the Orange ...

Tony Strickland will be sworn into the state Senate Tuesday in Sacramento, two weeks after winning the special election to ...

Huntington Beach Councilmember Tony Strickland celebrated his victory after winning the California State Senate District 36 ...

Huntington Beach City Councilmember Tony Strickland will be California's newest state senator. The Republican has secured enough votes for the 36th District California Senate seat that there won't ...

Huntington Beach City Councilman Tony Strickland declared victory Monday in his run for another term in the state Senate and ...

(Photo by Michael Slaten, Orange County Register/SCNG) Huntington Beach Councilmember Tony Strickland declared victory Monday in the special election race for California’s 36th State Senate ...

(Photo by Michael Slaten, Orange County Register/SCNG) Huntington Beach Councilmember Tony Strickland declared victory Monday in the special election race for California’s 36th State Senate ...