El candidato para supervisor del Distrito 4 del condado de Santa Cruz, Tony Nuñez, habló con Lookout sobre su visión para impulsar el desarrollo económico en el sur del condado y lo que lo motivó a postularse para el cargo.
Election 2026
Coverage of local, statewide and national elections in 2026.
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‘It’s not about us versus them’: Supervisor candidate Elias Gonzales wants to build long-lasting relationships to create change in South County
District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor candidate Elias Gonzales spoke with Lookout about his campaign and how he’ll approach issues including affordability, immigration and battery storage.
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Joy Schendledecker, embarking on second mayoral campaign, wants voters to have robust choices at the ballot
Joy Schendledecker, having run for Santa Cruz mayor and city council in 2022 and 2024, respectively, says that the issues keep bringing her back to electoral politics. She wants voters to have a choice of candidates with diverse opinions when they cast their ballots.
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Defense and immigration attorneys vying for Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge seat
Immigration attorney Alisa Thomas and criminal defense attorney Bryan Hackett are competing for an open Santa Cruz County Superior Court judgeship in the June election. The candidates share a commitment to impartiality but differ in professional experience and their views on diversion.
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‘No se trate de nosotros contra ellos’: Candidato para supervisor del condado por el Distrito 4, Elias Gonzales, quiere construir relaciones duraderas con la comunidad para generar cambios en el sur del condado
El candidato a supervisor del condado por el Distrito 4, Elias Gonzales, habló con Lookout sobre su campaña y cómo abordará temas como la asequibilidad, la inmigración y el almacenamiento de baterías.
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Lagging in polls and fundraising, Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s race
Progressive former state controller Betty Yee said Monday that she is dropping out of the race to succeed Gavin Newsom amid faltering polling and poor fundraising.
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Scott Newsome, seeking second term, points to successes in housing construction, passing Measure C, preserving affordability
Scott Newsome’s Santa Cruz City Council district, District 4, has seen much change over the past four years, with many new housing developments beginning and finishing construction. It’s also faced adversity, particularly the partial collapse of the wharf. But he says his successes in helping downtown residents preserve affordability and his role in passing Measure C show he’s fit for a second term.
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In third city council run, Hector Marin says he’s staying true to his goals: Community advocacy, inclusivity and transparency
District 4 candidate Hector Marin, in the midst of his third Santa Cruz City Council campaign in the past three election cycles, remains committed to community advocacy and transparency while advocating for affordable housing and the protection of immigrant communities.
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California Democrats can’t decide on a governor. Don’t count on Newsom or Pelosi for help
Even after Rep. Eric Swalwell’s swift and sudden exit, the race for California governor is still frustratingly murky on the Democratic side, with seven major candidates splitting the vote. As party faithful hope for divine intervention, heavyweights such as the current governor and the speaker emerita refuse to weigh in.
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District 4 county supervisor candidates make case to voters during Wednesday night forum
In a Lookout election forum Wednesday, candidates for the District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor seat — incumbent Felipe Hernandez and challengers Tony Nuñez and Elias Gonzales — shared their visions to improve South County and their views on hot-button issues.
