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2026 Election Coverage

Supervisor Velazquez recall backers take largest lead yet in primary election

Supervisor Velazquez recall backers take largest lead yet in primary election

Lead increases to 36 votes in latest tally
by Noe Magaña June 9, 2026June 10, 2026
Supervisor recall proponents’ lead shortens in latest primary election results

Supervisor recall proponents’ lead shortens in latest primary election results

Proponents have a nine-vote lead
by Noe Magaña June 6, 2026June 6, 2026
Supervisor Velazquez narrows deficit in recall race

Supervisor Velazquez narrows deficit in recall race

Difference reduced to 24 votes
by Noe Magaña June 4, 2026June 5, 2026
Velazquez recall still a close call in latest primary election results

Velazquez recall still a close call in latest primary election results

Recall proponents increase lead to 28 votes
by Noe Magaña June 2, 2026June 3, 2026
More than 11% of local voters have cast ballots as primary heads into home stretch

More than 11% of local voters have cast ballots as primary heads into home stretch

Voting centers, drop boxes will be open through Election Day
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos May 29, 2026May 29, 2026
Incumbent state assembly, congressional candidates enjoy big financial edge

Incumbent state assembly, congressional candidates enjoy big financial edge

Rivas, Lofgren have raised combined $3 million, spent more than $1 million more than opponents
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos May 19, 2026May 19, 2026
San Benito supervisor candidates, recall spent more than $140,000 on campaigns

San Benito supervisor candidates, recall spent more than $140,000 on campaigns

Balance of power on the dais is at stake in the June 2 primary
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos May 14, 2026
How to recall an elected official in San Benito County

How to recall an elected official in San Benito County

A look at the step-by-step process for getting to a recall election
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos May 13, 2026May 13, 2026
Campaign expenditures for 3 county races

Campaign expenditures for 3 county races

Candidates for auditor-controller, county clerk-recorder and superintendent of schools have spent nearly $60,000
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos May 11, 2026
More campaign finance reports from primary election candidates

More campaign finance reports from primary election candidates

Auditor, registrar and superintendent of schools hopefuls raise more than $75k
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos May 4, 2026
Candidates for major county races raise more than $100,000

Candidates for major county races raise more than $100,000

Contribution rules changed on April 19
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos April 27, 2026April 29, 2026
Judge: Recall against Supervisor Velazquez can move forward

Judge: Recall against Supervisor Velazquez can move forward

Court rules Velazquez missed opportunity to challenge signatures
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos April 13, 2026April 15, 2026
Measure D to decide the future of cannabis farming in San Benito County

Measure D to decide the future of cannabis farming in San Benito County

Aims to overhaul current tax structure for cannabis cultivation
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos April 10, 2026April 16, 2026
Velazquez files lawsuit to halt recall election

Velazquez files lawsuit to halt recall election

Court hearing set for April 10
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos April 9, 2026
Candidates in eight races field questions at BenitoLink’s primary election forum

Candidates in eight races field questions at BenitoLink’s primary election forum

Auditor-Controller denies responsibility in embezzlement, phishing scam
by Noe Magaña April 4, 2026April 5, 2026
2026 Primary Election Q&A: Recall of Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez

2026 Primary Election Q&A: Recall of Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez

Residents group seeks to remove first-term supervisor
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos April 3, 2026
2026 Primary Election Q&A: 18th U.S. Congressional District

2026 Primary Election Q&A: 18th U.S. Congressional District

3 candidates challenge incumbent Zoe Lofgren
by Noe Magaña April 2, 2026
2026 primary election voter guide for San Benito County

2026 primary election voter guide for San Benito County

Details on where to register and vote center locations
by Jake Lima April 2, 2026April 3, 2026
2026 Primary Election Q&A: District 4 Supervisor

2026 Primary Election Q&A: District 4 Supervisor

Incumbent Angela Curro faces challenge from Hollister Mayor Roxanne Stephens
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos April 1, 2026
2026 Primary Election Q&A: District 3 Supervisor

2026 Primary Election Q&A: District 3 Supervisor

Incumbent Mindy Sotelo faces former supervisor Peter Hernandez
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos March 30, 2026
2026 Primary Election Q&A: Clerk-Recorder Registrar of Voters

2026 Primary Election Q&A: Clerk-Recorder Registrar of Voters

Incumbent Francisco Diaz faces challenger Dane Sanchez
by Carmel de Bertaut March 27, 2026
2026 Primary Election Candidate Q&A: San Benito County Superintendent of Schools

2026 Primary Election Candidate Q&A: San Benito County Superintendent of Schools

Two challengers vie for the position after longtime incumbent retires
by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu March 26, 2026March 27, 2026
2026 Primary Election Q&A: 29th Assembly District

2026 Primary Election Q&A: 29th Assembly District

Incumbent Assemblyman Robert Rivas again faces challenger J.W. Paine.
by Robert Eliason March 25, 2026March 31, 2026
2026 Primary Election: Auditor-Controller Q&A

2026 Primary Election: Auditor-Controller Q&A

Laura Garcilazo challenges incumbent Joe Paul Gonzalez for the seat
by Noe Magaña March 24, 2026
BenitoLink to host Primary Election Forum

BenitoLink to host Primary Election Forum

Event set for April 2 at the Granada Theater
by Mo Ismail March 13, 2026March 17, 2026
Supervisors agree to ballot measure revising cannabis cultivation tax rate

Supervisors agree to ballot measure revising cannabis cultivation tax rate

If passed, it would be among the lowest in California
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos February 26, 2026
Sotelo launches reelection bid for supervisor

Sotelo launches reelection bid for supervisor

Increasing revenue, business retention among her priorities
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos January 26, 2026
Velazquez hosts town hall amid recall effort

Velazquez hosts town hall amid recall effort

Gathering at The Vault limited to residents of his district
by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos January 26, 2026January 26, 2026
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