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November 3, 2026 General Election · Election night returns

Santa Cruz County election results

110,130ballots counted63.8% of 172,525 registered voters
~8,583ballots left to countcounty estimate
56contests on the ballotwith semi-official returns

Turnout as ballots are counted

Same point in the count (5 days after Election Day):

  • 202663.8%so far
  • 202245.9%(63.6% final)
  • 202470.9%(81.1% final)
Nov 2022 generalNov 2024 generalNov 2026
0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+7 days+14 days+21 days+28 days2022: 63.6% final2024: 81.1% final2026: 63.8%0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+14 days+28 days2022 63.6%2024 81.1%2026 63.8%
Show the data
YearCounty reportHours after polls closedBallots countedTurnout
20222022-11-08 20:180.322,14813.28%
20222022-11-09 01:455.837,87822.70%
20222022-11-11 16:0068.061,62236.94%
20222022-11-14 16:00140.084,05050.38%
20222022-11-22 16:00332.0105,59363.29%
20222022-11-29 16:00500.0105,83663.44%
20222022-12-06 17:46669.8106,04463.56%
20242024-11-06 01:586.096,48657.35%
20242024-11-07 16:0544.199,38159.07%
20242024-11-08 16:3868.6106,76363.46%
20242024-11-11 17:01141.0125,86174.81%
20242024-11-12 15:57163.9129,15676.77%
20242024-11-15 16:04236.1131,09177.92%
20242024-11-19 15:50331.8132,40678.70%
20242024-11-22 16:08404.1132,85978.97%
20242024-11-26 16:12500.2134,23279.78%
20242024-12-01 14:09618.1135,52580.55%
20242024-12-03 15:55667.9136,50581.13%
20262026-11-04 02:597.071,65841.53%
20262026-11-05 16:0044.078,45245.47%
20262026-11-05 18:0046.083,39148.34%
20262026-11-06 16:0068.088,41251.25%
20262026-11-07 16:0092.099,38657.61%
20262026-11-08 16:00116.0110,13063.83%

From the county’s results updates, timed from 8 p.m. on Election Day; earlier years are linear between updates.

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

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 means

    The 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 ↗
    1. YesYes61.0%6,733,027
    2. NoNo39.0%4,296,574
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    State 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 ↗
    1. YesYes61.3%6,759,767
    2. NoNo38.7%4,260,447
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    An 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 ↗
    1. YesYes60.6%6,733,849
    2. NoNo39.4%4,380,460
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    State 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 ↗
    1. NoNo50.3%5,474,047
    2. YesYes49.7%5,406,205
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    Recall 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 ↗
    1. YesYes52.0%5,562,022
    2. NoNo48.0%5,134,433
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    The 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 ↗
    1. YesYes62.3%6,834,106
    2. NoNo37.7%4,132,590
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    The 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 ↗
    1. YesYes54.2%5,963,079
    2. NoNo45.8%5,032,758
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    Voters 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 ↗
    1. NoNo60.6%6,774,474
    2. YesYes39.4%4,407,227
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    The 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 ↗
    1. NoNo52.8%5,909,899
    2. YesYes47.2%5,288,424
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    The 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 ↗
    1. NoNo54.9%6,035,499
    2. YesYes45.1%4,961,912
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    The 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 ↗
    1. YesYes51.6%5,733,734
    2. NoNo48.4%5,371,123
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    Certain voter-proposed local special taxes would require two-thirds voter approval instead of a majority.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo57.3%6,257,179
    2. YesYes42.7%4,667,905
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    Certain 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 ↗
    1. NoNo82.1%8,946,122
    2. YesYes17.9%1,955,845
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    Certain 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 ↗
    1. NoNo56.1%6,103,353
    2. YesYes43.9%4,766,652
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State

Judicial retention 7

  • Retention of Associate Justice Allison Marston Danner, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictYes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Allison Marston Danner, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall 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 means

    A 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 pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes82.0%62,210
    2. NoNo18.0%13,622
    Santa Cruz County voters onlyUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department
  • Retention of Associate Justice Charles E. Wilson II, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictYes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles E. Wilson II, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall 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 means

    A 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 pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes80.5%61,261
    2. NoNo19.5%14,811
    Santa Cruz County voters onlyUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department
  • Retention of Associate Justice Charles F. Adams, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictYes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles F. Adams, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall 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 means

    A 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 pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes79.3%59,733
    2. NoNo20.6%15,542
    Santa Cruz County voters onlyUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department
  • Retention of Associate Justice Daniel H. Bromberg, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictYes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Daniel H. Bromberg, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall 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 means

    A 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 pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes78.7%59,269
    2. NoNo21.3%16,012
    Santa Cruz County voters onlyUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department
  • Retention of Associate Justice Frederick S. Chung, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictYes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Frederick S. Chung, Court of Appeal, Sixth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall 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 means

    A 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 pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes80.2%60,452
    2. NoNo19.8%14,916
    Santa Cruz County voters onlyUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department
  • 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 means

    A 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 pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes71.5%6,320,411
    2. NoNo28.5%2,517,810
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • 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 means

    A 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 pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes72.5%6,401,321
    2. NoNo27.5%2,426,861
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State

U.S. House 2

State Legislature 3

City offices 7

Capitola

  • City of Capitola City Council Member5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. Tory Del Favero23.6%2,219
    2. TWTroy "Tj" Welch22.8%2,144
    3. Joe Clarke20.7%1,942
    4. Cami Corvin18.5%1,734
    5. PWPeter Wilk13.6%1,278
    6. WWrite-inWrite-in0.7%69
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department

Santa Cruz

Scotts Valley

  • City of Scotts Valley City Council Member3 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 3 win
    1. Greg Wimp39.3%3,528
    2. Michael Zeller33.8%3,033
    3. DRDanny Reber26.1%2,345
    4. WWrite-inWrite-in0.8%69
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department

Watsonville

City measures 1

Scotts Valley

  • Measure G – City of Scotts Valley Transient Occupancy TaxYes/No question
    Measure GBallot question

    Shall the City of Scotts Valley adopt an ordinance amending Section 3.24.030 of the Municipal Code raising the transient occupancy tax rate from 11% to 13%?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote raises Scotts Valley's hotel and motel room tax (transient occupancy tax) from 11% to 13%, with the revenue going to the City's General Fund.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, Notice of Election ↗
    1. YesYes64.5%3,851
    2. NoNo35.5%2,120
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department

School and college boards 8

Cabrillo Community College District

  • Cabrillo Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 63 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. Karen Cogswell56.3%8,317
    2. BABenjamin A Finke24.0%3,541
    3. MAMilissa Ales-Barnicoat19.0%2,813
    4. WWrite-inWrite-in0.7%105
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department

Pajaro Valley Unified School District

  • Pajaro Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 13 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. Andrew Goldenkranz42.7%2,798
    2. MOMeilin Obinata35.5%2,325
    3. RSRobin Sukow21.4%1,404
    4. WWrite-inWrite-in0.5%31
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department
  • Pajaro Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 42 candidates
    1. Eriberto Estrada, IV69.0%1,860
    2. Daniel Dodge, Jr.30.3%818
    3. WWrite-inWrite-in0.7%19
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department
  • Pajaro Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 53 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. AGAlicia G Jiménez81.2%2,458
    2. JSJennifer Schacher11.7%354
    3. CSCurt S Wilcox5.8%177
    4. WWrite-inWrite-in1.3%38
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department
  • Pajaro Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 72 candidates
    1. Mads Stockwell Realmuto50.8%3,410
    2. Misty Navarro48.5%3,254
    3. WWrite-inWrite-in0.8%51
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District

  • San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 42 candidates
    1. GDGail D Levine66.3%6,463
    2. AHAshleigh Hopkins33.2%3,233
    3. WWrite-inWrite-in0.5%51
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department

Soquel Union Elementary School District

  • Soquel Union Elementary School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 42 candidates
    1. Ariel Gray63.1%1,235
    2. ALAndrea Locke36.6%716
    3. WWrite-inWrite-in0.4%7
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department

West Valley-Mission Community College District

  • West Valley-Mission Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 72 candidates
    1. SOSusan Oster Fish62.1%667
    2. DRDoug Robb36.7%394
    3. WWrite-inWrite-in1.2%13
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department

Special districts 2

Felton Fire Protection District

  • Felton Fire Protection District Director4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. CWCraig Winter42.6%1,789
    2. NCNorman Crandell29.7%1,247
    3. JAJames Anderson20.3%852
    4. BFBill Finlayson6.4%268
    5. WWrite-inWrite-in1.0%43
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department

Scotts Valley Water District

  • Scotts Valley Water District Director4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. RSRuth Stiles32.8%3,138
    2. BRBrody R Knutson29.9%2,861
    3. BJBill Jager19.2%1,834
    4. BYBrian Youmans17.6%1,680
    5. WWrite-inWrite-in0.5%43
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department

County, school and district measures 3

  • Measure D – Santa Cruz County Offshore DrillingYes/No question
    Measure DBallot question

    Measure A, passed in 1986, requires voters to approve land use changes for onshore facilities that support offshore oil and gas development. To protect our economy, environment, and quality of life, shall voters enact an ordinance to update Measure A to also require voter approval for land use changes related to deep-sea mining facilities and strengthen the law against legal challenges?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote amends County Code Chapter 16.55 (1986's Measure A) so that voter approval, already required for onshore facilities supporting offshore oil and gas development, is also required for onshore facilities supporting deep-sea mining, and adds purpose, findings and definitions sections.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, Notice of Election ↗
    1. YesYes84.5%88,696
    2. NoNo15.5%16,271
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department
  • Measure E – Santa Cruz County Sales TaxYes/No question
    Measure EBallot question

    To keep local hospitals/emergency rooms open, protect ambulance response, sustain access to urgent healthcare, including reproductive and mental health care, support local food/housing assistance and other essential services, and partially restore critical lost federal funding, shall the County of Santa Cruz be authorized to collect a supplemental half-cent (0.5%) general sales tax for 5 years, providing $27,000,000 annually in locally controlled funds?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote adds a half-cent general sales tax throughout the county, including the cities, for five years (April 1, 2027 to April 1, 2032), estimated to raise about $27 million a year for the County General Fund.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, Notice of Election ↗
    1. YesYes59.4%62,110
    2. NoNo40.6%42,417
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department
  • Measure N – Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District BondYes/No questionNeeds 55% to pass
    Measure NBallot question

    To maintain quality academic facilities at Los Gatos High School and Saratoga High School by replacing leaky roofs and failing restrooms, plumbing, electrical, heating/ cooling systems; improving school safety; updating, repairing and equipping schools including science, technology, engineering, arts, math, robotics, and career/ college readiness classrooms/ labs; shall Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District's measure be adopted, authorizing $321,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying approximately $30 per $100,000 assessed value ($23,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with oversight, annual audits, and local control?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District to issue up to $321 million in bonds, levied at about $30 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $23 million a year), to repair and upgrade Los Gatos and Saratoga high schools.

    Needed to pass

    55%

    Source: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, Notice of Election ↗
    1. NoNo50.5%1,299
    2. YesYes49.5%1,274
    Santa Cruz County countUpdated November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department

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County results come from the Santa Cruz County Elections Department. 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.