November 8, 2022 California General Election - Candidate Watch
Candidate filing opens July 18, 2022.
When candidates are issued any candidacy document or file a document, it is recorded here. This is NOT an official list of candidates.
Candidate filing will close on August 12; however if an incumbent does not file, there will be a five day extension. On August 12 we will list the offices that have closed and what contests, if any, have filing extended until August 17.
Until that time, this is an UNOFFICIAL list of persons interested in running for office in November. The incumbent's name has been provied for information purposes only.
Who has filed for candidacy (as of 8/8/2022)
Boards of Education
Santa Cruz County Board of Education Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 1 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Sue Roth |
7/20/2022 |
7/20/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Santa Cruz County Board of Education Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Bruce Van Allen |
7/20/2022 |
7/20/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Santa Cruz County Board of Education Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 7 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Abel Sanchez |
7/22/2022 |
7/22/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Santa Clara County Board of Education Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Cabrillo Community College Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 1 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Donna Ziel |
7/29/2022 |
7/29/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Cabrillo Community College Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Adam Spickler |
7/18/2022 |
7/18/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Cabrillo Community College Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 6 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| J. Dan Rothwell |
7/27/2022 |
7/27/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
West Valley-Mission Community College Governing Board Member - Trustee Area 5 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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West Valley-Mission Community College Governing Board Member - Trustee Area 7 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Governing Board Member - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| David Guidry |
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Santa Cruz City School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 1 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Santa Cruz City School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Kyle Kelley |
7/21/2022 |
7/21/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Santa Cruz City School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| John Owen |
7/25/2022 |
7/25/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Santa Cruz City School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Angela Meeker |
7/25/2022 |
7/25/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Aromas-San Juan Unified School District Governing Board Member - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District Governing Board Member - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Lakeside Joint School District Governing Board Member - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Lakeside Joint School District Governing Board Member (short term) - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Happy Valley Elementary School District Governing Board Member - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Clifford Hodges |
7/20/2022 |
7/20/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
| Edward "Teddy" Wood |
8/4/2022 |
8/4/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
| Jacob Willet |
7/26/2022 |
7/26/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
| Rachel Click Richardson |
8/8/2022 |
8/8/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Loma Prieta Joint Union School District Governing Board Member - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Charlotte L. Boisvert-Khandelwal |
8/5/2022 |
8/5/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Loma Prieta Joint Union School District Governing Board Member (short term) - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Live Oak School District Governing Board Member - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Mountain Elementary School District Governing Board Member - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Bryan Matthews |
7/27/2022 |
7/27/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
Pacific Elementary School District Governing Board Member - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Soquel Union Elementary School District, Trustee Area 3 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Robert Dickenson |
7/21/2022 |
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Soquel Union Elementary School District, Trustee Area 4 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Philip Rodriguez |
7/25/2022 |
7/29/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Soquel Union Elementary School District, Trustee Area 2 (short term) - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 1 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Stacy Newsom Kerr |
7/25/2022 |
7/25/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Mark Becker |
7/29/2022 |
7/29/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Gail D. Levine |
8/8/2022 |
8/8/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 1 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Kimberly De Serpa |
7/25/2022 |
7/25/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Daniel Dodge Jr. |
7/25/2022 |
7/25/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Jennifer Schacher |
7/25/2022 |
7/25/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 7 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Jennifer Holm |
7/18/2022 |
7/18/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Scotts Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Corey Warner |
7/18/2022 |
7/18/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
| Lucia Rocha-Nestler |
7/29/2022 |
8/5/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Patricia Adams |
8/2/2022 |
8/2/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roger L. Snyder |
7/20/2022 |
7/20/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Cities
City of Santa Cruz, Councilmember District 4 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Bodie Shargel |
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7/28/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gregory A Hyver |
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8/4/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
City of Santa Cruz, Councilmember District 6 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
City of Capitola, Councilmember - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Gerry Jensen |
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8/4/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Yvette Lopez Brooks |
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8/3/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
City of Watsonville, Councilmember District 3 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Maria Orozco |
7/22/2022 |
7/22/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
City of Watsonville, Councilmember District 4 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
City of Watsonville, Councilmember District 5 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
City of Watsonville, Councilmember District 7 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
City of Scotts Valley, Councilmember - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
Fire Districts
Boulder Creek Fire Protection District, Director - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| David Dunning |
8/5/2022 |
8/5/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Robert Louis Presswood |
7/18/2022 |
7/18/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sam Robustelli |
7/19/2022 |
7/19/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Vince Cortinas |
7/26/2022 |
7/26/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Felton Fire Protection District, Director - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Jim Anderson |
8/8/2022 |
8/8/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
| Norman Crandell |
8/9/2022 |
8/9/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
Ben Lomond Fire Protection District, Director - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Dave Bingham |
7/19/2022 |
7/19/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
| Lisa Hill |
7/25/2022 |
7/25/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
| Thomas Maxson |
7/25/2022 |
7/25/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
Zayante Fire Protection District, Director - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Mary L Clark |
8/1/2022 |
8/1/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
Scotts Valley Fire Protection District, Director - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Kris Hurst |
7/29/2022 |
7/29/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Branciforte Fire Protection District, Director - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Central Fire Protection District, Director Division 4 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| John Lucchesi |
7/19/2022 |
7/19/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Central Fire Protection District, Director Division 5 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Michael Hushaw |
7/21/2022 |
7/21/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District, Director - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| John R. Sampson |
8/8/2022 |
8/8/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Aromas Tri-County Fire Protection District, Director - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| George Mortan |
7/19/2022 |
7/27/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
| Ron Mesiroff |
Monterey Filing |
7/26/2022 |
Under Review |
Monterey Filing |
Yes |
Water Districts
San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Director - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Alina Layng |
8/8/2022 |
8/8/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
| Bob Fultz |
7/15/2022 |
8/4/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Jeffery Hill |
7/28/2022 |
8/2/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mark Smolley |
8/5/2022 |
8/5/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Director (short term) - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Jayme Ackemann |
7/28/2022 |
7/28/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Scotts Valley Water District, Director - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Wade Leishman |
8/5/2022 |
8/5/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Soquel Creek Water District, Director - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Bruce Jaffe |
7/25/2022 |
7/25/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carla C. Christensen |
7/21/2022 |
7/21/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rachel Lather |
7/29/2022 |
7/29/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Central Water District, Director - vote for 3
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Marco Romanini |
7/19/2022 |
7/19/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, Director Division A - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, Director Division C - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Amy R. Newell |
8/1/2022 |
8/1/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Recreation Districts
Boulder Creek Precreation and Park District, Director - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| George Galt |
8/4/2022 |
8/4/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Diane Hamilton |
8/9/2022 |
8/9/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
La Selva Beach Recreation District, Director - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Kevin J Bell |
8/8/2022 |
8/8/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
| Philip Stephens |
8/8/2022 |
8/8/2022 |
Under Review |
No |
Yes |
Other Districts
Santa Cruz Port District, Commissioner - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Reed Geisreiter |
7/18/2022 |
7/18/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Toby Goddard |
7/18/2022 |
7/18/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Director Ward 2 - vote for 1
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Pajaro Dunes Geologic Hazard Abatement District, Director - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Michael Butner |
7/28/2022 |
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Pajaro Dunes Geologic Hazard Abatement District, Director (short term) - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
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Pajaro Valley Health Care District, Director - vote for 2
| Candidate |
501 Filed |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Statement Filed |
Qualified |
| Joe Gallagher |
7/21/2022 |
7/21/2022 |
Under Review |
Yes |
Yes |
| Peter Radin |
8/1/2022 |
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