On March 31, The Secretary of State released the certified list of candidates for the Jan. 7 primary election. There are 26 residents running for Governor and seven for Secretary of State, including two Hollister residents—Robert Bernosky and James Paine.
Other races involving San Benito County include:
Congress, District 18:Â
- Luis Acevedo-Arreguin, Democrat, Castroville;Â
- Zoe Lofgren, Democrat, San JoseÂ
- Peter Hernandez, Republican, Hollister.
Assembly, District 29:Â
- Robert Rivas, Democrat, Salinas
- Stephanie Castro, Republican, Hollister
The complete list of certified candidates is here.Â
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