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Election 2026

BenitoLink to host Your Voice – Your Vote Election Forum

by Mo Ismail August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Lea este artículo en español aquí. BenitoLink’s 2026 Your Voice- Your Vote General Election Forum has been set for Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth Street in Hollister. […]

San Benito County Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki (center) said if Gov. Gavin Newsom did make an appointment to fill the vacant District 5 seat it would not happen until October or later. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

Supervisors opt not to ask governor to fill vacant seat

by Noe Magaña August 14, 2026August 13, 2026

An Ignacio Velazquez campaign sign posted in the corner of Hwy 25 and Tres Pinos Road. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

Changes in state law allow recalled supervisor to run again for his seat

by Noe Magaña August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Elections staff help perspective candidates before the Aug. 7 deadline to pull papers. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Election 2026

Familiar faces seek to return to Hollister city council chambers in general election

by Noe Magaña August 8, 2026August 12, 2026

Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez at a March 31 meeting. Photo by Juan Pablo Pérez Burgos

Election 2026

Former county supervisor will make bid to reclaim seat after recall

by Noe Magaña July 23, 2026July 22, 2026

Election 2026

Two prospective candidates begin pursuit of District 5 county supervisor seat

by Noe Magaña July 16, 2026July 15, 2026

Francisco Diaz, county clerk-recorder, asked the supervisors to accept the filing of certified statement of election results. Photo by John Chadwell.

Election 2026

Supervisors accept election results, set Nov. 3 special election to replace Velazquez

by John Chadwell July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez during the June 9 Board of Supervisors meeting. Photo by John Chadwell.

Election 2026

Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez ousted in historic recall

by Noe Magaña June 26, 2026June 27, 2026

San Benito County voters casting a vote for the 2026 primary election. Photo by Mo Ismail.

Election 2026

Velazquez recall effort closes in on victory

by Noe Magaña June 20, 2026June 19, 2026

San Benito County Elections staff processing the latest batch of ballots for the primary election. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Election 2026

Campaigns apparently targeting challenged ballots in Velazquez recall race

by Noe Magaña June 13, 2026June 12, 2026

Election 2026

Supervisor Velazquez recall backers take largest lead yet in primary election

by Noe Magaña June 9, 2026June 10, 2026

Voters in line at the Elections Office during the 2026 primary elections. Photo by Mo Ismail.

Election 2026

Supervisor recall proponents’ lead shortens in latest primary election results

by Noe Magaña June 6, 2026June 6, 2026

Election 2026

Supervisor Velazquez narrows deficit in recall race

by Noe Magaña June 4, 2026June 5, 2026

Election volunteer helping voters at the Elections Office voting center. Photo by Mo Ismail.

Election 2026

Velazquez recall still a close call in latest primary election results

by Noe Magaña June 2, 2026June 3, 2026

Ana De Castro, Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Elections gives a speech as part of the event. Photo by Adam Bell.

Election 2026

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

by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

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Category: Election 2026

BenitoLink to host Your Voice – Your Vote Election Forum

Supervisors opt not to ask governor to fill vacant seat

Changes in state law allow recalled supervisor to run again for his seat

Familiar faces seek to return to Hollister city council chambers in general election

Former county supervisor will make bid to reclaim seat after recall

Two prospective candidates begin pursuit of District 5 county supervisor seat

Supervisors accept election results, set Nov. 3 special election to replace Velazquez

Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez ousted in historic recall

Velazquez recall effort closes in on victory

Campaigns apparently targeting challenged ballots in Velazquez recall race

Supervisor Velazquez recall backers take largest lead yet in primary election

Supervisor recall proponents’ lead shortens in latest primary election results

Supervisor Velazquez narrows deficit in recall race

Velazquez recall still a close call in latest primary election results

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

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