Information provided by the San Benito County Elections Department. Lea este articulo en español aqui.
As part of County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, Francisco Diaz, dedication to keeping the public informed about the ongoing election, the Elections Department will periodically release statistical data up to Election Day. This status report is up to date as of February 24 at 3:00 p.m.
As of February 24, 2024, the Elections Department has received an estimated 2,158 ballots, which accounts for approximately 6% of the total registration population of about 36,100. The County Library (formerly the Elections Department) stands out as the busiest drop box, closely followed by Hollister Fire Station #2. Conversely, the Community Foodbank of San Benito County appears to have the least activity. The preferred method of returning ballots continues to be traditional USPS mail delivery, with an anticipated surge expected to begin on February 26. To manage the expected increase in volume, the Elections Department is increasing staffing and making necessary preparations.
Return Ballots Update
note: These numbers are subject to change. Return ballots undergo an audit process to ensure they are from our county, contain valid ballots, and do not include any from previous elections within the current envelope.
Furthermore, on February 24, elections opened a second vote center at Abundant Life Church, 790 Bolsa Road, Hollister, CA, 95023, strategically located on California State Route 25 to serve commuters from Hollister to the Bay Area.
Looking ahead, on March 2, elections are set to open two more vote centers: San Juan Bautista Community Center, 10 San Jose Street, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045, and Saint Benedict Church, 1200 Fairview Road, Hollister, CA 95023. All vote centers will operate until March 5.
Additionally, in response to the Hall of Records fire, elections will open a fifth vote center at the Community Foundation on March 5 to serve downtown Hollister residents. Please note that this is a temporary location for this particular election.
For the most current updates on the election, the public is encouraged to follow us on Facebook at @sbcvote.