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Election 2026: District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor
Lookout news and Community Voices opinion coverage of the contest to represent District 4, covering much of the city of Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley, on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors.
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District 4 county supervisor race: Nuñez maintains large lead over incumbent Hernandez; run-off still possible
Tony Nuñez continues to maintain a large lead over incumbent Felipe Hernandez in the District 4 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors race, but there still is a possibility for a November run-off if Nuñez dips below 50%.
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District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor: Tony Nuñez maintains early lead over incumbent Felipe Hernandez
Tony Nuñez takes the early lead in the District 4 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors race over incumbent Felipe Hernandez and Elias Gonzales. The seat represents most of the Pajaro Valley, Watsonville and Interlaken.
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Why did County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez take a campaign sign that wasn’t his own?
Felipe Hernandez, incumbent for the District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor seat, is facing allegations of removing one of his opponent’s campaign signs, just a week before the June 2 primary election.
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¿Por qué el supervisor del condado Felipe Hernández tomó un letrero de campaña que no era suyo?
Felipe Hernández, actual supervisor del Distrito 4 del Condado de Santa Cruz, enfrenta acusaciones de haber retirado un letrero de campaña de uno de sus oponentes, a solo una semana de las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio.
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Some local candidates are running with a ‘no party preference’ designation. Why?
As the June 2 primary inches closer, voters might notice that some candidates on Santa Cruz County ballots have their affiliation listed as “no party preference.” For some, it’s because of their past professional experience, while for others, it’s to steer as clear as possible of party politics.
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Candidates filed their final pre-election campaign finance disclosures before the June 2 primary. Here’s what they show.
Thursday was the deadline for candidates in the Santa Cruz mayoral and city council races, as well as the District 4 county supervisor and Superior Court judge seats, to file their final pre-election campaign finance disclosures before the June 2 primary.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
A Lookout View: Our June 2 endorsements
The Lookout Editorial Board writes endorsements because we believe a strong, trustworthy, independent and nonpartisan local news organization owes its community a stand-back, whole view of the candidates before us, based on extensive one-on-one interviews. And, on your behalf, we look for four factors in making our recommendations: voting and other decision-making records, experience, judgment and political skills – and how the candidacy meets the moment.
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A Lookout View: Tony Nuñez for District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor
Santa Cruz’s South County is facing a moment when residents are asking for more than routine governance – they are asking for leadership that is present, prepared and accountable in a direct way. In this race for District 4 county supervisor, Tony Nuñez stands out to the Lookout Editorial Board as the candidate offering a clear break from business-as-usual politics and a stronger focus on engagement, responsiveness and long-term community vitality.
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Una Lookout View: Tony Nuñez para supervisor del Distrito 4 del condado de Santa Cruz
El sur del condado de Santa Cruz está enfrentando un momento en el que los residentes están pidiendo más que una gestión rutinaria: están pidiendo un liderazgo presente, preparado y directamente responsable ante la comunidad. En esta contienda para supervisor del condado por el Distrito 4, Tony Nuñez se destaca para la Junta Editorial de Lookout como el candidato que ofrece una clara ruptura con la política tradicional y un enfoque más sólido en la participación comunitaria, la capacidad de respuesta y la vitalidad de la comunidad a largo plazo.
