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
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
Incumbent state assembly, congressional candidates enjoy big financial edge
Rivas, Lofgren have raised combined $3 million, spent more than $1 million more than opponents
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
How to recall an elected official in San Benito County
A look at the step-by-step process for getting to a recall election
Campaign expenditures for 3 county races
Candidates for auditor-controller, county clerk-recorder and superintendent of schools have spent nearly $60,000
More campaign finance reports from primary election candidates
Auditor, registrar and superintendent of schools hopefuls raise more than $75k
Candidates for major county races raise more than $100,000
Contribution rules changed on April 19
Judge: Recall against Supervisor Velazquez can move forward
Court rules Velazquez missed opportunity to challenge signatures
Measure D to decide the future of cannabis farming in San Benito County
Aims to overhaul current tax structure for cannabis cultivation
Velazquez files lawsuit to halt recall election
Court hearing set for April 10
Candidates in eight races field questions at BenitoLink’s primary election forum
Auditor-Controller denies responsibility in embezzlement, phishing scam
2026 Primary Election Q&A: Recall of Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez
Residents group seeks to remove first-term supervisor
2026 Primary Election Q&A: 18th U.S. Congressional District
3 candidates challenge incumbent Zoe Lofgren
2026 primary election voter guide for San Benito County
Details on where to register and vote center locations
2026 Primary Election Q&A: District 4 Supervisor
Incumbent Angela Curro faces challenge from Hollister Mayor Roxanne Stephens
2026 Primary Election Q&A: District 3 Supervisor
Incumbent Mindy Sotelo faces former supervisor Peter Hernandez
2026 Primary Election Q&A: Clerk-Recorder Registrar of Voters
Incumbent Francisco Diaz faces challenger Dane Sanchez
2026 Primary Election Candidate Q&A: San Benito County Superintendent of Schools
Two challengers vie for the position after longtime incumbent retires
2026 Primary Election Q&A: 29th Assembly District
Incumbent Assemblyman Robert Rivas again faces challenger J.W. Paine.
2026 Primary Election: Auditor-Controller Q&A
Laura Garcilazo challenges incumbent Joe Paul Gonzalez for the seat