BenitoLink releases General Election Forum 2026 videos, survey results
Links to eight separate races now available on BenitoLink YouTube channel
2026 General Election Q&A: San Benito County Board of Education District 4
Ed Schmidt challenges two-term incumbent Reb Monaco
2026 General Election Q&A: Hollister School District Trustee Area 5
Alicia Parra challenges incumbent Jan Grist
Supervisor race draws majority of local campaign money
Two of three District 5 candidates primarily self-funding campaigns
2026 General Election Q&A: Hollister city treasurer
Newcomer Jonathan Casey challenges incumbent Gordon Machado
Recalled supervisor defends decision to run again at BenitoLink forum
Hollister mayoral candidates give stance on motorcycle rally
2026 general election Q&A: San Benito Health Care District Zone 4
Paul Breen, Marni Friedman, Michael McGinnis, and Greg Swett vying for South County seat
2026 General Election Q&A: San Benito Health Care District 2
Physician, former board member challenging incumbent for four-year seat
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2026 General Election Candidates Q&A: 29th Assembly District
Incumbent Robert Rivas faces challenger Dennis Sanchez
2026 General Election Q&A: San Juan Bautista City Council
Four candidates, including two incumbents, seek three open seats
2026 General Election Q&A: 18th District U.S. Congressional race
Incumbent Rep. Zoe Lofgren faces a challenge from Shane Lewis
2026 General Election Q&A: Hollister City Council District 3
Former city manager William Avera takes on incumbent Dolores Morales
2026 General Election Q&A: Hollister City Council District 2
Benjamin, Chavez vie to replace outgoing Resendiz
2026 General Election Q&A: Hollister Mayor
Tim Burns, Tina Garza and Scott McPhail vying to lead City Council
2026 General Election Q&A: San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 5
Challengers Rodney Bianchi, John Williams take on recalled former incumbent Ignacio Velazquez
BenitoLink to host Your Voice – Your Vote Election ForumÂ
Event is set for Sept. 17
Supervisors opt not to ask governor to fill vacant seat
Kosmicki says it’s ‘illogical’ to request a replacement despite the board vacancy due to timeline
Changes in state law allow recalled supervisor to run again for his seat
State bill passed in 2022 was intended to limit weaponization of recalls, election law attorney says
Familiar faces seek to return to Hollister city council chambers in general election
Former councilmember Burns pursues mayoralty, ex-city manager Avera takes on Morales
Former county supervisor will make bid to reclaim seat after recall
Ignacio Velazquez was recently recalled from District 5Â
Two prospective candidates begin pursuit of District 5 county supervisor seat
Filing period opened July 13, deadline is Aug. 7
Supervisors accept election results, set Nov. 3 special election to replace Velazquez
Candidates to fill seat vacated by recalled District 5 supervisor can file starting July 13
Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez ousted in historic recall
First term supervisor says he won’t request recount
Velazquez recall effort closes in on victory
Recall leader says proponents are bracing for recount, expects Velazquez to pursue one
Campaigns apparently targeting challenged ballots in Velazquez recall race
47 outstanding votes could swing decision either way
Supervisor Velazquez recall backers take largest lead yet in primary election
Lead increases to 36 votes in latest tally
Supervisor recall proponents’ lead shortens in latest primary election results
Proponents have a nine-vote lead
Supervisor Velazquez narrows deficit in recall race
Difference reduced to 24 votes
Velazquez recall still a close call in latest primary election results
Recall proponents increase lead to 28 votes