November 3, 2026 General Election · Election night returns
San Benito County election results
Turnout as ballots are counted
Same point in the count (3 days after Election Day):
- 202632.5%so far
- 202231.1%(52.6% final)
- 202457.2%(74.3% final)
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| Year | County report | Hours after polls closed | Ballots counted | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022-11-08 20:00 | 0.0 | 7,196 | 19.07% |
| 2022 | 2022-11-09 00:06 | 4.1 | 8,520 | 22.58% |
| 2022 | 2022-11-18 16:30 | 236.5 | 19,646 | 52.06% |
| 2022 | 2022-12-02 10:00 | 566.0 | 19,845 | 52.59% |
| 2024 | 2024-11-06 16:30 | 20.5 | 15,352 | 40.71% |
| 2024 | 2024-11-09 15:30 | 91.5 | 24,004 | 63.65% |
| 2024 | 2024-11-15 16:30 | 236.5 | 27,666 | 73.36% |
| 2024 | 2024-12-03 14:20 | 666.3 | 28,017 | 74.29% |
| 2026 | 2026-11-04 01:26 | 5.4 | 7,421 | 18.54% |
| 2026 | 2026-11-05 18:51 | 46.9 | 10,506 | 26.25% |
| 2026 | 2026-11-06 19:26 | 71.4 | 13,027 | 32.55% |
From the county’s results updates, timed from 8 p.m. on Election Day; earlier years are linear between updates.
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D DemocraticR Republican* IncumbentLocal offices are nonpartisan.
Where available, statewide or districtwide totals from the California Secretary of State are shown first. Races that extend beyond this county offer “County only” for the county registrar’s count. Reports may update at different times.
Statewide offices 9
- California Governor2 candidates
Xavier BecerraD65.8%7,452,009
Steve HiltonR34.2%3,879,450
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Xavier BecerraD61.7%7,964
Steve HiltonR38.3%4,952
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Lieutenant Governor2 candidates
Fiona MaD65.7%7,338,351
Gloria RomeroR34.3%3,837,940
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Fiona MaD61.6%7,879
Gloria RomeroR38.4%4,903
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Secretary of State2 candidates
Shirley N. Weber* incumbentD66.6%7,438,318
Donald P. (Don) WagnerR33.4%3,723,960
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Shirley N. Weber* incumbentD63.1%8,083
Donald P. (Don) WagnerR36.9%4,722
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Controller2 candidates
Malia M. Cohen* incumbentD65.6%7,289,203
Herb W MorganR34.4%3,815,868
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Malia M. Cohen* incumbentD62.3%7,936
Herb W MorganR37.7%4,807
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Treasurer2 candidates
Eleni KounalakisD65.8%7,306,950
Jennifer HawksR34.2%3,793,642
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Eleni KounalakisD61.9%7,908
Jennifer HawksR38.1%4,872
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Attorney General2 candidates
Rob Bonta* incumbentD65.6%7,318,409
Michael E. GatesR34.4%3,834,583
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Rob Bonta* incumbentD61.3%7,826
Michael E. GatesR38.7%4,945
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Insurance Commissioner2 candidates
Jane KimD53.8%5,232,288
Ben AllenD46.2%4,494,855
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Jane KimD58.3%6,539
Ben AllenD41.7%4,674
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - Member, State Board of Equalization District 22 candidates
- SJSally J. LieberD54.8%6,016
- JPJohn PimentelD45.2%4,961
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Superintendent of Public Instruction2 candidates
Richard Barrera59.1%5,680,564
Sonja Shaw40.9%3,937,566
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Richard Barrera54.9%6,325
Sonja Shaw45.1%5,190
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
State propositions 14
- California Proposition 1Yes/No questionProposition 1Ballot question
AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY PROGRAMS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds for housing affordability programs, including multifamily rental housing, mortgages for veterans, supportive housing, preservation of existing affordable housing, and downpayment assistance. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 25 years to repay the housing bond.
A yes vote meansThe state could borrow $11.25 billion through general obligation bonds to support veterans and affordable housing programs.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes61.0%6,733,027
- NoNo39.0%4,296,574
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes55.9%7,149
- NoNo44.1%5,650
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 2Yes/No questionProposition 2Ballot question
INCREASES STATE’S RAINY DAY FUND. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Increases California's Rainy Day Fund, approved by voters in 2014, to provide funding for education, health care, public safety, and other essential services during economic downturns. Fiscal Impact: State budget reserves would be higher.
A yes vote meansState budget reserve rules would change so the Rainy Day Fund holds more money, and the state would make extra debt payments for longer.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes61.3%6,759,767
- NoNo38.7%4,260,447
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes55.3%7,066
- NoNo44.7%5,717
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 3Yes/No questionProposition 3Ballot question
PROVIDES PERMANENT FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CARE BY EXTENDING EXISTING TAX ON HIGH INCOMES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Makes permanent existing voter-approved tax rates for individuals earning over $371,000 (adjusted annually for inflation). Allocates tax revenues to public education. Fiscal Impact: Maintains $5 billion to $15 billion of annual state income tax revenue by making a temporary tax increase on high-income earners permanent instead of letting it expire in 2031.
A yes vote meansAn income tax increase on high-income earners in place since 2012 would become permanent instead of expiring in 2031.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes60.6%6,733,849
- NoNo39.4%4,380,460
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes57.4%7,362
- NoNo42.6%5,463
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 4Yes/No questionProposition 4Ballot question
REPEALS PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC FUNDING OF ELECTION CAMPAIGNS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Repeals prohibition on state and local governments offering public funding of candidate election campaigns. Public funding programs may not use funds earmarked for education, transportation, or public safety. Fiscal Impact: Ongoing costs to the state of a few hundred thousand dollars each year for the Fair Political Practices Commission to answer questions from state and local governments about public campaign finance programs.
A yes vote meansState and local governments could create public campaign financing programs for candidates, subject to limits on which public funds could be used and how.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo50.3%5,474,047
- YesYes49.7%5,406,205
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo54.6%6,921
- YesYes45.4%5,748
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 5Yes/No questionProposition 5Ballot question
CHANGES RECALL ELECTION PROCESS FOR STATEWIDE OFFICERS. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Under current law, voters elect replacement candidates at the same time as the recall election. This measure instead fills recall vacancies by subsequent special election or appointment. Fiscal Impact: Net fiscal effect unknown. In the event of a recall, savings or costs of millions of dollars to administer the election depending on the office recalled.
A yes vote meansRecall elections would no longer ask who should fill the vacancy; vacancies typically would be filled by special election or appointment.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes52.0%5,562,022
- NoNo48.0%5,134,433
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo52.8%6,605
- YesYes47.2%5,913
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 37Yes/No questionProposition 37Ballot question
CREATES LOAN PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE-INCOME BUYERS OF QUALIFIED NEW HOMES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $25 billion in bonds to offer eligible buyers fixed-rate mortgages for up to 17% of purchase price of a newly constructed home priced below about $1.5 million. Borrowers must be California residents, occupy the home, meet income limits, and pay at least 3% down. Bonds repaid by mortgage payments, not State. Fiscal Impact: No direct state or local costs.
A yes vote meansThe state would create a homebuying assistance program funded by up to $25 billion in revenue bonds repaid by homeowners' loan payments.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes62.3%6,834,106
- NoNo37.7%4,132,590
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes61.3%7,753
- NoNo38.7%4,887
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 38Yes/No questionProposition 38Ballot question
AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR IMMUNOLOGY MEDICAL RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $8.4 billion in general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research, half to a single University of California-affiliated nonprofit medical research institute, half to research grants. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 20 years to repay the research bond, with some or all of the cost offset if the funded research generates revenue.
A yes vote meansThe state could borrow $8.4 billion to support immunology and immunotherapy research by California research institutes and universities.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes54.2%5,963,079
- NoNo45.8%5,032,758
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes52.6%6,657
- NoNo47.4%5,989
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 39Yes/No questionProposition 39Ballot question
PROHIBITS CITIZENS FROM VOTING UNLESS THEY PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Invalidates mail ballots that do not have last four digits of designated government-issued identification number written on envelope. Prohibits in-person voting without presenting government-issued identification. Fiscal Impact: Costs of between tens of millions of dollars and low hundreds of millions of dollars each year to implement new voting requirements.
A yes vote meansVoters would be required to present additional identifying information, such as government-issued identification, to elections officials each time they vote.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo60.6%6,774,474
- YesYes39.4%4,407,227
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo56.2%7,179
- YesYes43.8%5,595
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 40Yes/No questionProposition 40Ballot question
IMPOSES ONE-TIME TAX ON CERTAIN TAXPAYERS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Imposes 5% tax on certain taxpayers with assets over $1 billion; revenue primarily for health care. Exempts revenues from constitutional requirements for school funding and spending limit. Fiscal Impact: Temporary revenue increase of tens of billions of dollars spread over several years from wealth tax on billionaires. Possible ongoing decrease of less than $1 billion per year in income tax revenue from billionaires.
A yes vote meansThe state would collect a one-time tax from billionaires equal to 5 percent of their wealth.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo52.8%5,909,899
- YesYes47.2%5,288,424
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo56.2%7,185
- YesYes43.8%5,597
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 41Yes/No questionProposition 41Ballot question
PROHIBITS NEW STATE TAXES THAT EXCLUDE REVENUES FROM STATE SPENDING LIMIT. REQUIRES AUDITS FOR NEW STATE SPECIAL TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Nullifies state taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that exempt their revenues from voter-approved state spending limit. Requires pre-election and recurring audits of programs funded by new special taxes. Fiscal Impact: The net fiscal effect is unknown as it depends on future decisions by voters, the Legislature, and other policymakers.
A yes vote meansThe State Auditor would review programs funded by new special taxes, and the state might not be able to exclude new special tax spending from its spending limit.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo54.9%6,035,499
- YesYes45.1%4,961,912
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo51.3%6,517
- YesYes48.7%6,187
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 42Yes/No questionProposition 42Ballot question
PROHIBITS NEW STATE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES AND CERTAIN RETROACTIVE STATE TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Prohibits any new state tax (1) imposed on the ownership of personal property (all things people own other than real estate), or (2) that applies retroactively based on taxpayer’s past activities. Nullifies taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that conflict with this measure. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that tax revenues will not go up as much in the future.
A yes vote meansThe state could not establish new taxes on the ownership of financial assets or other personal property.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes51.6%5,733,734
- NoNo48.4%5,371,123
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes58.6%7,507
- NoNo41.4%5,292
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 43Yes/No questionProposition 43Ballot question
LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Limits voters’ ability to pass voter-proposed local special taxes by increasing percentage of votes needed to approve such ballot measures from a majority (over 50%) to two-thirds, beginning January 1, 2027. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that local government tax revenues will not go up as much in the future due to a higher vote threshold for certain taxes.
A yes vote meansCertain voter-proposed local special taxes would require two-thirds voter approval instead of a majority.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo57.3%6,257,179
- YesYes42.7%4,667,905
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo55.0%6,969
- YesYes45.0%5,708
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 44Yes/No questionProposition 44Ballot question
REQUIRES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS SPEND 90% OF REVENUE ON PROGRAM SERVICES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Imposes penalties on nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Centers (community clinics providing primary care to medically underserved areas and populations) that spend less than 90% of revenue on “program services” advancing their charitable purpose, including but not limited to patient services. Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs in the low tens of millions of dollars per year, covered by fees.
A yes vote meansCertain private nonprofit health clinics would have to spend at least 90 percent of their revenue each year on providing health care services.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo82.1%8,946,122
- YesYes17.9%1,955,845
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo75.9%9,567
- YesYes24.1%3,044
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - California Proposition 45Yes/No questionProposition 45Ballot question
MODIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Amends California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite environmental review for certain projects (including most housing, transportation, water, and health projects) by setting deadlines to complete environmental review and resolve lawsuits challenging project approvals. Fiscal Impact: Initial costs for state and local governments, likely in the high tens of millions of dollars—potentially exceeding $100 million—annually, partly covered by fees. Uncertain, potentially more significant positive or negative longer-term fiscal effects.
A yes vote meansCertain public and private projects would be eligible for new environmental review and court challenge procedures with tighter time limits.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo56.1%6,103,353
- YesYes43.9%4,766,652
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo54.5%6,818
- YesYes45.5%5,697
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
Judicial retention 7
- Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Allison Marston Danner, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)
Retention of Associate Justice Allison Marston Danner, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictYes/No questionShall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Allison Marston Danner, Court of Appeal, Sixth District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Allison Marston Danner, Court of Appeal, Sixth District on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes70.2%7,505
- NoNo29.8%3,188
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles E. Wilson II, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)
Retention of Associate Justice Charles E. Wilson II, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictYes/No questionShall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles E. Wilson II, Court of Appeal, Sixth District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Charles E. Wilson II, Court of Appeal, Sixth District on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes69.6%7,593
- NoNo30.4%3,317
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles F. Adams, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)
Retention of Associate Justice Charles F. Adams, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictYes/No questionShall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles F. Adams, Court of Appeal, Sixth District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Charles F. Adams, Court of Appeal, Sixth District on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes68.4%7,320
- NoNo31.6%3,383
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Daniel H. Bromberg, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)
Retention of Associate Justice Daniel H. Bromberg, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictYes/No questionShall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Daniel H. Bromberg, Court of Appeal, Sixth District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Daniel H. Bromberg, Court of Appeal, Sixth District on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes67.0%7,114
- NoNo33.0%3,507
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Frederick S. Chung, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)
Retention of Associate Justice Frederick S. Chung, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictYes/No questionShall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Frederick S. Chung, Court of Appeal, Sixth District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Frederick S. Chung, Court of Appeal, Sixth District on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes70.0%7,590
- NoNo30.0%3,250
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
Retention of Associate Justice Joshua Groban, California Supreme CourtYes/No questionAssociate Justice Joshua GrobanBallot question (form set by state law)Shall Associate Justice Joshua Groban be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Joshua Groban on the California Supreme Court for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes71.5%6,320,411
- NoNo28.5%2,517,810
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes69.7%7,705
- NoNo30.4%3,358
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
Retention of Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans, California Supreme CourtYes/No questionAssociate Justice Kelli M. EvansBallot question (form set by state law)Shall Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Kelli M. Evans on the California Supreme Court for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes72.5%6,401,321
- NoNo27.5%2,426,861
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes70.3%7,788
- NoNo29.7%3,288
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
U.S. House 1
- United States Representative District 182 candidates
- ZLZoe LofgrenD62.8%8,022
- SLShane LewisR37.2%4,746
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
State Legislature 1
- California State Assembly District 292 candidates
- RRRobert RivasD64.1%8,188
- DPDennis P. SanchezR35.9%4,580
San Benito County voters only67 of 67 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
County and Superior Court 1
- County Supervisor, District 5, Short Term3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
- IVIgnacio Velazquez37.1%763
- RBRodney Bianchi34.1%702
- JWJohn Williams28.8%592
San Benito County count10 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
City offices 5
Hollister
- City of Hollister City Treasurer2 candidates
- JFJonathan F. Casey58.5%3,641
- GAGordon A. Machado41.5%2,586
San Benito County count33 of 33 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - City of Hollister Mayor3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
- TBTim Burns45.4%3,068
- TGTina Garza43.7%2,952
- SMScott McPhail10.9%739
San Benito County count33 of 33 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - City of Hollister Member, City Council District 22 candidates
- BCBrian Chavez53.4%732
- FBFrida Benjamin46.6%639
San Benito County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - City of Hollister Member, City Council District 32 candidates
- WBWilliam B Avera50.4%886
- DHDolores Hernandez Morales49.6%871
San Benito County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
San Juan Bautista
- City of San Juan Bautista Member, City Council4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
- EGEduardo Guaracha "Eddie"32.1%376
- EBElise Brentnall27.8%326
- JMJackie Morris-Lopez26.4%309
- LQLeslie Q Jordan13.7%160
San Benito County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
School and college boards 6
Hartnell Community College District
- Hartnell Community College District Board Member, Trustee Area 72 candidates
- NRNancy Reyes53.1%17
- JHJohn Huerta Jr.46.9%15
San Benito County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
Hollister School District
- Hollister School District Board Member, Trustee Area 52 candidates
- APAlicia Parra64.6%1,286
- JGJan Grist35.4%706
San Benito County count17 of 17 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
King City Joint Unified School District
- King City Joint Unified School District Board Member10 candidates · vote for 5Top 5 of 10 win
- SESusan E King15.4%20
- LBLinda Benway15.4%20
- MHMindy Hunt13.1%17
- DGDavid Gaboni13.1%17
- FLFranky Lopez Jr.12.3%16
- LGLeslie Girard9.2%12
- MDMonique D Ross6.9%9
- YZYesenia Zavala5.4%7
- MLMiguel Lomeli5.4%7
- SVSonia Valerio Quiroz3.9%5
San Benito County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
San Benito County Board of Education Board Member, District
- San Benito County Board of Education Board Member, District 42 candidates
- ESEd Schmidt69.4%2,254
- RMReb Monaco30.6%995
San Benito County count22 of 22 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
San Benito High School District
- San Benito High School District Board Member, Trustee Area 32 candidates
- BLBetsey Lemay53.9%879
- CTCarla Torres De Luna46.1%753
San Benito County count13 of 13 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District
- South Monterey County Joint Union High School District Board Member4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
- LGLeslie Girard32.8%21
- PDPaul Dake28.1%18
- MRMiguel R. Lomeli21.9%14
- SVSonia Valerio Quiroz17.2%11
San Benito County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
Special districts 4
San Benito Health Care District
- San Benito Health Care District Director, Zone 22 candidates
- NPNazhat Parveen Sharma67.4%1,225
- GWGeorge Willis Devon Pack32.6%593
San Benito County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - San Benito Health Care District Director, Zone 44 candidatesTop 1 of 4 wins
- MJMarni J. Friedman33.4%1,043
- PWPaul W. Breen25.3%790
- GSGregory Swett23.7%740
- MCMichael C McGinnis17.7%554
San Benito County count17 of 17 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
Sunnyslope County Water District
- Sunnyslope County Water District Director, Division 52 candidates
- KEKaren Enzensperger51.4%572
- DBDee Brown48.6%541
San Benito County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections - Sunnyslope County Water District Director, Short Term2 candidates
- AMAlexis M. Perez-Kenny61.1%2,505
- OMOrlando Martinez38.9%1,597
San Benito County count31 of 31 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
County, school and district measures 1
- Measure J – South Monterey County Joint Union High School DistrictYes/No questionMeasure JBallot question
Measure for the Reorganization of School Districts. Shall South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD) be reorganized to form a new unified school district covering the territory of Greenfield Union School District to be known as Greenfield Unified School District, and a second unified school district covering the rest of the territory of SMCJUHSD to be known as King City Joint Unified School District, resulting in the dissolution of Greenfield Union School District, King City Union School District, and SMCJUHSD?
A yes vote meansA YES vote reorganizes South Monterey County Joint Union High School District into a new Greenfield Unified School District and a King City Joint Unified School District, dissolving the Greenfield Union, King City Union and South Monterey County Joint Union High districts.
Needed to passMajority
Source: Monterey County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – List of Local Measures: Measure J - South Monterey County Joint Union High School District ↗- NoNo63.4%26
- YesYes36.6%15
San Benito County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 7:26 p.m. PTSource: San Benito County Elections
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County results come from the San Benito County Elections. Statewide and districtwide totals come from the California Secretary of State. See the source links on each result; counts are semi-official and will change until certification, and no winners are called here.