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In a primary election where eight key seats in San Benito County are at stake, candidates running for auditor-controller, county clerk-recorder and registrar of voters, and superintendent of schools have spent nearly $60,000 on their campaigns.
As part of its election coverage, BenitoLink continues examining candidates’ finances. Previously we listed all what candidates have raised in 2026. Here is what they have received and spent since January 2025.
County Auditor-Controller: Laura Garcilazo vs. Joe Paul Gonzalez
Garcilazo
The private accountant challenging incumbent Auditor-Controller Gonzalez has received more than $12,000 in donations and has spent about half. Most of her spending has gone toward a website, ads on social media and campaign signs and mailers.
Gonzalez
Incumbent Gonzalez has received nearly $2,300 and has spent $2,207. His filing does not include an itemized list of expenditures.
Clerk, Recorder and Registrar of Voters: Francisco Diaz vs. Dane Sanchez
Diaz
Incumbent Francisco Diaz has raised more than $40,000 since 2025. He has spent more than $23,000 in fundraising and campaign events, a booth at the farmers market, and campaign pins, hats, mailers and signs.
Sanchez
A former county elections employee, Sanchez hasn’t filed any contributions or expenditures. Candidates are not required to report contributions if they raise less than $2,000.
County Superintendent of Schools: Gwen Baquiran vs. Jennifer Logue
Baquiran
Currently assistant superintendent of student services at the San Benito County Office of Education, Baquiran reported raising more than $30,000 since last year. She has spent $12,000 on campaign software, business cards, door hangers and signs.
Logue
Since 2025, the San Benito County Office of Education deputy superintendent has raised more than $24,000 and spent more than $15,000. Most of her expenses have gone toward a website, social media videos, events and campaign paraphernalia.
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