The deadline to submit nomination for the March 5 primary election was Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. Below is the unofficial list of candidates running for office.
Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder Ana De Castro Maquiz told BenitoLink the Elections Office has five days following the deadline to verify remaining nomination signatures, which qualifies a candidate to run for office. Information gathered from the San Benito County Elections Office, Monterey County Elections Office and Santa Clara County Elections Office.
Congress 18th District:
- Peter Hernandez
- Zoe Lofgren
- Lawrence Eric Milan
- Luele N. Kifle
- Charlene Concepcion Nijmeh
Senate 17th District:
- John Laird
- Nicholas J. LeBouef
- Eric Tao
- Tony Virrueta
Assembly 29th District:
- Robert Rivas (incumbent)
- J.W. Paine
- Stephanie Castro
Judge of the Superior Court No. 1:
- Patrick Palacios (appointed incumbent)
Judge of the Superior Court No. 2:
- Jose “Omar” Rodriguez (incumbent)
San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 1:
- Dom Zanger (incumbent)
- Dustin Webber
- Stacie A. McGrady
- Sammy Lomanto
San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 2:
- Kollin Kosmicki
- John Freeman
San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 5:
- Bea Gonzales
- Ignacio Velazquez
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