UPDATED 9:00 PM
Since this is a primary, many races tonight will send the top two candidates on to the November general election.
All results:
City of Santa Cruz Mayor
Five candidates were on the ballot for Santa Cruz mayor. If one receives over half the votes on June 2, they’ll serve a four-year term. If no one gets more than 50%, the two candidates with the most votes will face a runoff election in November.
With 5,947 votes counted so far, this is where the results stand:
- Ami Chen Mills: 902 (16.17%)
- Ryan Coonerty: 3,019 (54.13%)
- Joy Schendledecker: 466 (8.36%)
- Gillian Greensite: 682 (12.23%)
- Chris Krohn: 474 (8.5%)
(For more: Santa Cruz mayoral candidates weigh in on housing development)
Santa Cruz County Supervisor, 4th District
Incumbent Felipe Hernandez faces two primary challengers in the race to represent south county, including most of Watsonville. If no one gets more than 50% of the vote, the two candidates with the most votes will face a runoff election in November.
With 2,839 votes counted so far, this is where the results stand:
- Felipe Hernandez: 917 (34.79%)
- Tony Nuñez: 1,309 (49.66%)
- Elias Gonzales: 385 (14.61%)
Monterey County Supervisor, 2nd District
Incumbent Glenn Church faces a primary challenger in the race to represent northern Monterey County. If either candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, that candidate will secure the seat. If neither breaks 50%, both candidates will appear on the November ballot.
With 18.32% turnout so far, this is where the results stand:
- Glenn Church: 71.79%
- Ramon Gomez: 28.21%
San Benito County Supervisor, 5th District (Recall)
Voters registered in San Benito County’s 5th District were asked the following question: Shall Ignacio Velazquez be recalled (removed) from the office of County Supervisor?
With 652 votes counted so far, this is where the results stand:
- Yes: 312 (47.85%)
- No: 340 (52.15%)
(For more: San Benito County supervisor faces recall)
Measure D: City of Monterey
If voters approve Measure D, the City of Monterey will increase its sales tax by 0.375%. The city declared a fiscal emergency earlier this year, allowing it to place the tax measure on the June 2 ballot.
With 30.59% turnout so far, this is where the results stand:
- Yes: 48.08%
- No: 51.92%
Measure C: City of Pacific Grove
If voters approve Measure C, the City of Pacific Grove will increase compensation for city councilmembers from $420 per month to $987 per month and compensation for mayor from $700 per month to $1645 per month.
With 36.22% turnout so far, this is where the results stand:
- Yes: 43.97%
- No: 56.03%
Katie Brown/KAZU NewsA married couple from Seaside leaves the Monterey County satellite voting location on June 1. KAZU spoke with Anthony (pictured on the right) at the Embassy Suites in Seaside. He did not want to share his last name.
