Santa Cruz County Election 2026

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Does California’s race for governor finally have a leader? Swalwell sees attacks from left and right

by Michael R. Blood / Associated Press and Sophie Austin / Associated Press 9 hours agoMarch 20, 2026

In a wide-open Democratic primary for governor, 6 candidates converge on Central Coast

by Max Chun March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Most local races set for June primary election; Santa Cruz mayoral filing period ends Wednesday

by Max Chun March 10, 2026March 20, 2026

Recent UCSC grad hopes to be one of youngest elected to California Senate

by Hillary Ojeda March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

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Vote for peace: Jimmy Panetta’s record supporting Israel and war is on the ballot

by Rick Longinotti, Marcia Heath, Ellie Aucoin-Unruhe, Nancy Heischman, Carolyn B. Flynn, Nashwan Hamza, Peter Klotz-Chamberlain March 18, 2026

Santa Cruz mayoral field begins to fill out as three familiar names enter race

by Max Chun March 5, 2026March 10, 2026

Who should be California’s next governor – and why Santa Cruz County should care

by Casey Beyer March 5, 2026

Change afoot in South County politics? Keep an eye on the upcoming county supervisor race

by Tania Ortiz March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

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Santa Cruz County Election 2026

ELECTION CENTRAL

Does California’s race for governor finally have a leader? Swalwell sees attacks from left and right

In a wide-open Democratic primary for governor, 6 candidates converge on Central Coast

Most local races set for June primary election; Santa Cruz mayoral filing period ends Wednesday

Recent UCSC grad hopes to be one of youngest elected to California Senate

Five years strong — and just getting started.

Vote for peace: Jimmy Panetta’s record supporting Israel and war is on the ballot

Santa Cruz mayoral field begins to fill out as three familiar names enter race

Who should be California’s next governor – and why Santa Cruz County should care

Change afoot in South County politics? Keep an eye on the upcoming county supervisor race

County Supervisor District 4

Most local races set for June primary election; Santa Cruz mayoral filing period ends Wednesday

Change afoot in South County politics? Keep an eye on the upcoming county supervisor race

Longtime community leader, former journalist Tony Nuñez announces bid for District 4 supervisor seat

Longtime community advocate Elias Gonzales announces bid for District 4 supervisor seat

Santa Cruz Mayor

Most local races set for June primary election; Santa Cruz mayoral filing period ends Wednesday

Santa Cruz mayoral field begins to fill out as three familiar names enter race

Ryan Coonerty announces run for Santa Cruz mayor, reentering electoral politics

California Govenor

Does California’s race for governor finally have a leader? Swalwell sees attacks from left and right

In a wide-open Democratic primary for governor, 6 candidates converge on Central Coast

Who should be California’s next governor – and why Santa Cruz County should care

How 9 California Democrats could sabotage their party’s race for governor

Gubernatorial candidates due in Monterey for March debate

Q&A: Matt Mahan on how growing up in Watsonville shaped run for California governor

Five years strong — and just getting started.

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