Santa Cruz County Election 2026

ELECTION CENTRAL

No endorsement in Santa Cruz mayor race as Democratic Central Committee splits on candidates

No endorsement in Santa Cruz mayor race as Democratic Central Committee splits on candidates

by Max Chun September 16, 2026September 17, 2026

Pajaro Valley school board candidate has felony assault, child endangerment convictions – but can still run

Pajaro Valley school board candidate has felony assault, child endangerment convictions – but can still run

by Hillary Ojeda August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Santa Cruz County school board elections: Who’s running, who’s unopposed and which seats have no candidates

Santa Cruz County school board elections: Who’s running, who’s unopposed and which seats have no candidates

by Hillary Ojeda August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates oppose 6-story housing project at Seabright and Soquel; wish to regain some local control over building

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates oppose 6-story housing project at Seabright and Soquel; wish to regain some local control over building

by Max Chun August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

I’m running against Gail Pellerin: We need to hold onto the heart of Santa Cruz by revising recent housing laws

I’m running against Gail Pellerin: We need to hold onto the heart of Santa Cruz by revising recent housing laws

by Carol Pefley September 17, 2026

Suddenly Seabright? Where has Ryan Coonerty been on development all this time?

Suddenly Seabright? Where has Ryan Coonerty been on development all this time?

by Ami Chen Mills September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates need a ‘Mamdani moment’ on housing policies

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates need a ‘Mamdani moment’ on housing policies

by Richard McGahey August 27, 2026

Time’s up: Constant development pressure on Santa Cruz’s neighborhoods must be addressed

Time’s up: Constant development pressure on Santa Cruz’s neighborhoods must be addressed

by Ryan Coonerty August 18, 2026

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County Supervisor District 4

Tony Nuñez unseats incumbent Felipe Hernandez in District 4 county supervisor race

Tony Nuñez unseats incumbent Felipe Hernandez in District 4 county supervisor race

by Tania Ortiz June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tallies for all county races

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tallies for all county races

by Lookout Santa Cruz staff June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tally set for June 26

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tally set for June 26

by Max Chun June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

District 4 county supervisor race: Nuñez maintains narrow majority; run-off still possible

District 4 county supervisor race: Nuñez maintains narrow majority; run-off still possible

by Tania Ortiz June 18, 2026June 19, 2026

District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor: Tony Nuñez maintains early lead over incumbent Felipe Hernandez

District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor: Tony Nuñez maintains early lead over incumbent Felipe Hernandez

by Tania Ortiz June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Why did County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez take a campaign sign that wasn’t his own?

Why did County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez take a campaign sign that wasn’t his own?

by Tania Ortiz May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

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Santa Cruz Mayor

No endorsement in Santa Cruz mayor race as Democratic Central Committee splits on candidates

No endorsement in Santa Cruz mayor race as Democratic Central Committee splits on candidates

by Max Chun September 16, 2026September 17, 2026

Suddenly Seabright? Where has Ryan Coonerty been on development all this time?

Suddenly Seabright? Where has Ryan Coonerty been on development all this time?

by Ami Chen Mills September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates need a ‘Mamdani moment’ on housing policies

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates need a ‘Mamdani moment’ on housing policies

by Richard McGahey August 27, 2026

Time’s up: Constant development pressure on Santa Cruz’s neighborhoods must be addressed

Time’s up: Constant development pressure on Santa Cruz’s neighborhoods must be addressed

by Ryan Coonerty August 18, 2026

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates oppose 6-story housing project at Seabright and Soquel; wish to regain some local control over building

Santa Cruz mayoral candidates oppose 6-story housing project at Seabright and Soquel; wish to regain some local control over building

by Max Chun August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tallies for all county races

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tallies for all county races

by Lookout Santa Cruz staff June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

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Santa Cruz City Council

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tallies for all county races

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tallies for all county races

by Lookout Santa Cruz staff June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tally set for June 26

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tally set for June 26

by Max Chun June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Santa Cruz City Council: Newsome, Golder secure second terms

Santa Cruz City Council: Newsome, Golder secure second terms

by Max Chun June 16, 2026June 18, 2026

Candidates filed their final pre-election campaign finance disclosures before the June 2 primary. Here’s what they show.

Candidates filed their final pre-election campaign finance disclosures before the June 2 primary. Here’s what they show.

by Max Chun May 22, 2026June 2, 2026

A Lookout View: Renee Golder for Santa Cruz City Council District 6

A Lookout View: Renee Golder for Santa Cruz City Council District 6

by Lookout Editorial Board May 21, 2026

A Lookout View: Our June 2 endorsements

A Lookout View: Our June 2 endorsements

by Lookout Editorial Board May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

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California Governor

Steve Hilton: Abolish the DMV

Steve Hilton: Abolish the DMV

by Lynn La / CalMatters September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

See which Santa Cruz County communities backed Becerra, Steyer and Hilton

See which Santa Cruz County communities backed Becerra, Steyer and Hilton

by Dieter Holger June 11, 2026June 15, 2026

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race

by Sophie Austin / Associated Press June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor

by Sophie Austin / Associated Press June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Hilton, Becerra in front in jumbled race for California governor; Steyer in third

Hilton, Becerra in front in jumbled race for California governor; Steyer in third

by Sophie Austin / Associated Press June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Tom Steyer says the right things. His record says otherwise.

Tom Steyer says the right things. His record says otherwise.

by Rose K. Murphy May 31, 2026May 31, 2026

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