Santa Cruz County Voters Guide: General Election 2020

Santa Cruz CA

29 October, 2020

12:44 PM

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Election Day is days away and many voters have yet to cast ballots for candidates seeking to represent them in Congress or in the local council chambers. Be sure to find the ballot drop box or in-person voting location closest to you, if you aren't mailing your ballot in. If you've already mailed your ballot, you can track it here and sign up to receive notifications about its status. Below, you'll find a list of races that will appear on the ballots of Santa Cruz County voters. Don't forget to stay tuned to Patch on Election Day as results trickle in. Note: Vote for one candidate in each race, unless otherwise specified. Find voter statements for candidates here. Federal U.S. House of Representatives District 18 Anna G. Eshoo (D): incumbentRishi Kumar (D): councilmember, tech executive U.S. House of Representatives District 20 Jeff Gorman (R): small business ownerJimmy Panetta: incumbent State State Senate District 17 Vicki Nohrden (R): businesswomanJohn Laird (D): natural resources secretary of California State Assembly District 29 Shomir Banerjee (R): physician, engineerMark Stone (D): incumbent State Assembly District 30 Gregory Swett (R): walnut grower, school trusteeRobert Rivas (D): incumbent County Superior Court Judge Annrae Angel: attorneyNancy de la Peña: assistant county counsel1st District SupervisorJohn Leopold: incumbentManu Koenig: nonprofit executive director Boards of Education Santa Cruz County Board of Education Governing Board Member Trustee Area 3 Sandra Nichols: incumbentMike Kubo: research scientist Trustee Area 5 Alyssa Wall: educator, college advisorBrad Williams: ER nurse, teacher Trustee Area 6 (includes Monterey County voters) Ed Acosta: agriculture manager and fatherDana M. Sales: incumbent, real estate broker Community College Districts Cabrillo Community College Governing Board Member Trustee Area 4 Diana Alfaro: housing project managerRachael Spencer: incumbent Trustee Area 5 Felipe Hernandez: Watsonville city councilmemberLeticia Mendoza: incumbent Trustee Area 7 Edward Banks: incumbentSteven Laird Trujillo: author, educator Unified School Districts Pajaro Valley Unified School DistrictGoverning Board Member Trustee Area 3 Amanda Hernandez: patient care technicianOscar Soto: safety inspector and father Trustee Area 6 Maria R. Orozco: incumbentAdam Bolaños Scow: environmental advocate San Lorenzo Valley Unified School DistrictGoverning Board Member Trustee Area 3 Grace Pollak: parentLaura Dolson: incumbentElementary School Districts Loma Prieta Joint Union School District Governing Board Member Vote for 2 (Includes Santa Clara County Voters) Erin Asheghian: community volunteerAlexandra Hall: appointed incumbentStacy Kissner: educator, parent City Councils Capitola Vote for 2 Kristen Petersen: incumbentMargaux Keiser: small business ownerWill Little Bear Reising: account executive, fatherAnthony Rovai: financial advisor, father Santa Cruz Vote for 4 Sandy Brown: incumbent, teacherSonja Brunner: business community directorKelsey Hill: nonprofit program directorMaria Cadenas: nonprofit executive directorElizabeth Conlan: scientistShebreh Kalantari-Johnson: nonprofit strategic managerAlicia Kuhl: wellness specialistKayla Kumar: nonprofit executiveMarine Watkins: incumbent, educational coordinator All Santa Cruz City Council candidates were sent a Q&A from Patch. Maria Cadenas and Elizabeth Conlan responded. Click the clinks to see their priorities and more. Scotts Valley Vote for 3 John Lewis: infrastructure engineerDonna R. Lind: incumbentJack Dilles: incumbentRandy Johnson: incumbent, mayor Watsonville District 1 Eduardo Montesino: metro supervisor, father District 2 Aurelio Gonzalez: incumbentVanessa Quiroz-Carter: adjunct professor District 6 Tony Gomez: community volunteerJimmy Dutra: teacher Water Districts Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Director Division B John Kegebein: retired CEOStephen G. Rider: regulatory manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Director Vote for 2 Beth Thomas: retired education directorTina Marie To: marine environmental scientistGail Mahood: retired geology professorLew Farris: appointed incumbent Soquel Creek Water District Director Vote for 2 Tom LaHue: incumbent, veterinary surgeonMaria Marsilio: human resources directorBruce Daniels: incumbent, water scientistCorrie Kates: retired businessman Voters can direct questions to the county clerk office at 831-454-2060 or [email protected].