Voting In Watsonville: Everything You Need To Know

Watsonville CA

21 September, 2020

2:38 PM

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WATSONVILLE, CA — While Watsonville residents won't be headed to the polls in droves this year, they'll still be mailing in ballots to participate in 2020's presidential election on Nov. 3. The buzz may be focused on the presidential election, but voters will also have a say in elections of major local significance, with three city council seats up for grabs, and challengers vying to serve the region in the state Capitol and on Capitol Hill. Learn more about voting here, and see where to drop off your ballot here and vote here. Editor's note: Candidate statements are hyperlinked for candidates, when available. Candidates running to represent areas immediately surrounding the Watsonville city limits are also included here. Federal 20th Congressional District Jeff Gorman: Republican, small business ownerJimmy Panetta: Democrat, incumbent View district map here. State 17th State Senate District Vicki Nohrden: Republican, businesswomanJohn Laird: Democrat, California Natural Resources Secretary View district map here. 29th State Assembly District Shomir Banerjee: Republican, physician and engineerMark Stone: Democrat, incumbent View district map here. 30th State Assembly District Gregory Swett: Republican, walnut grower and Willow Grove Elementary School board presidentRobert Rivas: Democrat, incumbent View district map here. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Annrae Angel: attorneyNancy de la Peña: assistant Santa Cruz County counsel Board of Education Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 6 Ed Acosta: agriculture manager, fatherDana M. Sales: incumbent, real estate broker View district map here. Cabrillo Community College Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 Felipe Hernandez: Watsonville city councilmemberLeticia Mendoza: incumbent View district map here. Cabrillo Community College Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 7 Edward Banks: incumbentSteven Laird Trujillo: author/educator View district map here. Pajaro Valley Pajaro Valley Unified School District, Governing Board Trustee Area 3 Amanda Hernandez: patient care technicianOscar Soto: safety inspector, father View district map here. Pajaro Valley Unified School District, Governing Board Trustee Area 6 Maria R. Orozco: incumbentAdam Bolaños Scow: environmental advocate View district map here. Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, Director John Kegebein: retired CEOStephen G. Rider: regulatory manager City of Watsonville Councilmember, District 1 Eduardo Montesino: metro supervisor, father View district map here. Councilmember, District 2 Aurelio Gonzalez: incumbentVanessa Quiroz-Carter: adjunct professor View district map here. Councilmember, District 6 Tony Gomez: community volunteerJimmy Dutra: teacher View district map here.