Election 2024

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

Primary election 2024 results in charts: Where things stand after Friday’s vote tally

Primary election 2024 results in charts: Where things stand after Friday’s vote tally

by Max Chun March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Santa Cruz County supervisor races: Koenig wins, Brown and De Serpa head to District 2 runoff, and Martinez to face Bradford in District 5 runoff

Santa Cruz County supervisor races: Koenig wins, Brown and De Serpa head to District 2 runoff, and Martinez to face Bradford in District 5 runoff

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

Santa Cruz City Council races: Trigueiro, Brunner, Kalantari-Johnson and O’Hara victorious

Santa Cruz City Council races: Trigueiro, Brunner, Kalantari-Johnson and O’Hara victorious

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

Deep-blue California is a piggy bank for Kamala Harris — and Donald Trump. How they’re trying to cash in

Deep-blue California is a piggy bank for Kamala Harris — and Donald Trump. How they’re trying to cash in

by Yue Stella Yu / CalMatters July 26, 2024July 26, 2024

With Biden’s departure, only three Santa Cruz County voters will get a say in nominating his successor

With Biden’s departure, only three Santa Cruz County voters will get a say in nominating his successor

by Christopher Neely July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

California helped give the GOP control of the House in 2022. Biden’s decision could swing districts in 2024

California helped give the GOP control of the House in 2022. Biden’s decision could swing districts in 2024

by Yue Stella Yu / CalMatters July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Ballot measure madness: How California lawmakers are scrambling the November list

Ballot measure madness: How California lawmakers are scrambling the November list

by Alexei Koseff / CalMatters June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

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2024 Election Op-Eds

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Is progressivism dying in Santa Cruz?

Is progressivism dying in Santa Cruz?

by Ami Chen Mills March 26, 2024March 27, 2024

Santa Cruz County voters feel good about our government – that is the lesson I take from March 5 elections

Santa Cruz County voters feel good about our government – that is the lesson I take from March 5 elections

by Mike Rotkin March 21, 2024March 20, 2024

Santa Cruz County needs more diverse representation in public office; WILDR is leading the way

Santa Cruz County needs more diverse representation in public office; WILDR is leading the way

by Dorian Seamster, Sarah Marschall and Cal Bobell March 17, 2024March 15, 2024

Here’s what the Santa Cruz city election results say about growth, labor, the unhoused and door hangers

Here’s what the Santa Cruz city election results say about growth, labor, the unhoused and door hangers

by Mike Rotkin March 14, 2024March 14, 2024

Letter to the editor: Will we vote from a place of light and empowerment or a place of darkness and fear?

by Letter to the Editor March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

by Mike Rotkin March 10, 2024March 9, 2024

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StateWatch: Election 2024

When California housing regulators beef with voters, who wins?

When California housing regulators beef with voters, who wins?

by Ben Christopher / CalMatters July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Hot, inland California cities face the steepest water cuts with new conservation mandate

Hot, inland California cities face the steepest water cuts with new conservation mandate

by Rachel Becker / CalMatters July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

California helped give the GOP control of the House in 2022. Biden’s decision could swing districts in 2024

California helped give the GOP control of the House in 2022. Biden’s decision could swing districts in 2024

by Yue Stella Yu / CalMatters July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Can California’s health care providers help solve the state’s homelessness crisis?

Can California’s health care providers help solve the state’s homelessness crisis?

by Marisa Kendall / CalMatters July 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Ballot measure madness: How California lawmakers are scrambling the November list

Ballot measure madness: How California lawmakers are scrambling the November list

by Alexei Koseff / CalMatters June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

Bay Area will decide California’s biggest housing bond ever

Bay Area will decide California’s biggest housing bond ever

by Ben Christopher / CalMatters June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

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County Supervisor District 1

Santa Cruz County voters feel good about our government – that is the lesson I take from March 5 elections

Santa Cruz County voters feel good about our government – that is the lesson I take from March 5 elections

by Mike Rotkin March 21, 2024March 20, 2024

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

District 1 county supervisor: Koenig holds off Faulkner’s challenge, earns second term

District 1 county supervisor: Koenig holds off Faulkner’s challenge, earns second term

by Christopher Neely March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

by Christopher Neely March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

by Mike Rotkin March 10, 2024March 9, 2024

Electoral limbo is exactly where Santa Cruz County officials and candidates expected to be

Electoral limbo is exactly where Santa Cruz County officials and candidates expected to be

by Christopher Neely March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

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County Supervisor District 2

Santa Cruz County voters feel good about our government – that is the lesson I take from March 5 elections

Santa Cruz County voters feel good about our government – that is the lesson I take from March 5 elections

by Mike Rotkin March 21, 2024March 20, 2024

District 2 county supervisor: Brown, De Serpa headed to runoff

District 2 county supervisor: Brown, De Serpa headed to runoff

by Christopher Neely March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

by Christopher Neely March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

by Mike Rotkin March 10, 2024March 9, 2024

Electoral limbo is exactly where Santa Cruz County officials and candidates expected to be

Electoral limbo is exactly where Santa Cruz County officials and candidates expected to be

by Christopher Neely March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

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County Supervisor District 5

Santa Cruz County voters feel good about our government – that is the lesson I take from March 5 elections

Santa Cruz County voters feel good about our government – that is the lesson I take from March 5 elections

by Mike Rotkin March 21, 2024March 20, 2024

District 5 county supervisor: Martinez, Bradford headed to runoff for Santa Cruz Mountains seat

District 5 county supervisor: Martinez, Bradford headed to runoff for Santa Cruz Mountains seat

by Christopher Neely March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

by Christopher Neely March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

by Mike Rotkin March 10, 2024March 9, 2024

Electoral limbo is exactly where Santa Cruz County officials and candidates expected to be

Electoral limbo is exactly where Santa Cruz County officials and candidates expected to be

by Christopher Neely March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

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Santa Cruz City Council District 1

Is progressivism dying in Santa Cruz?

Is progressivism dying in Santa Cruz?

by Ami Chen Mills March 26, 2024March 27, 2024

District 1 Santa Cruz City Council: Trigueiro defeats Tannaci as Friday vote count pads lead

District 1 Santa Cruz City Council: Trigueiro defeats Tannaci as Friday vote count pads lead

by Wallace Baine and Max Chun March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

by Christopher Neely March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

With no more vote counts expected until Friday, here’s where Santa Cruz City Council races stand

With no more vote counts expected until Friday, here’s where Santa Cruz City Council races stand

by Max Chun March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

Labor’s big blitz leads third-party spending in Santa Cruz County races

Labor’s big blitz leads third-party spending in Santa Cruz County races

by Christopher Neely March 1, 2024March 3, 2024

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Santa Cruz City Council District 2

Is progressivism dying in Santa Cruz?

Is progressivism dying in Santa Cruz?

by Ami Chen Mills March 26, 2024March 27, 2024

Brunner reelected to Santa Cruz City Council in District 2

Brunner reelected to Santa Cruz City Council in District 2

by Wallace Baine and Max Chun March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

by Christopher Neely March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

With no more vote counts expected until Friday, here’s where Santa Cruz City Council races stand

With no more vote counts expected until Friday, here’s where Santa Cruz City Council races stand

by Max Chun March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

Labor’s big blitz leads third-party spending in Santa Cruz County races

Labor’s big blitz leads third-party spending in Santa Cruz County races

by Christopher Neely March 1, 2024March 3, 2024

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Santa Cruz City Council District 3

Is progressivism dying in Santa Cruz?

Is progressivism dying in Santa Cruz?

by Ami Chen Mills March 26, 2024March 27, 2024

District 3 Santa Cruz City Council: Kalantari-Johnson reelected with victory over Schendledecker

District 3 Santa Cruz City Council: Kalantari-Johnson reelected with victory over Schendledecker

by Wallace Baine and Max Chun March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

by Christopher Neely March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

With no more vote counts expected until Friday, here’s where Santa Cruz City Council races stand

With no more vote counts expected until Friday, here’s where Santa Cruz City Council races stand

by Max Chun March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

Labor’s big blitz leads third-party spending in Santa Cruz County races

Labor’s big blitz leads third-party spending in Santa Cruz County races

by Christopher Neely March 1, 2024March 3, 2024

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Santa Cruz City Council District 5

Is progressivism dying in Santa Cruz?

Is progressivism dying in Santa Cruz?

by Ami Chen Mills March 26, 2024March 27, 2024

District 5 Santa Cruz City Council: O’Hara wins over Thompson

District 5 Santa Cruz City Council: O’Hara wins over Thompson

by Wallace Baine and Max Chun March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

The underwhelm of two-person primaries and other takeaways from Santa Cruz County’s election season

by Christopher Neely March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

Electoral limbo is exactly where Santa Cruz County officials and candidates expected to be

Electoral limbo is exactly where Santa Cruz County officials and candidates expected to be

by Christopher Neely March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

With no more vote counts expected until Friday, here’s where Santa Cruz City Council races stand

With no more vote counts expected until Friday, here’s where Santa Cruz City Council races stand

by Max Chun March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

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Measure M

Measure M: Height-limitation measure defeated by 60%-40% vote

Measure M: Height-limitation measure defeated by 60%-40% vote

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

Letter to the editor: Will we vote from a place of light and empowerment or a place of darkness and fear?

by Letter to the Editor March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

by Mike Rotkin March 10, 2024March 9, 2024

Letter to the editor: Few citywide votes would be triggered by Measure M

by Letter to the Editor March 5, 2024March 5, 2024

We have to say no to M to keep local control of how we build; a primer on state affordable housing law shows why

We have to say no to M to keep local control of how we build; a primer on state affordable housing law shows why

by Mike Rotkin March 3, 2024February 29, 2024

Santa Cruz for sale: Growth at what price? Measure M is a wake-up call about overbuilding

Santa Cruz for sale: Growth at what price? Measure M is a wake-up call about overbuilding

by Laura Lee March 3, 2024March 1, 2024

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Measure N

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

On the Campaign Trail: Watsonville hospital bond, O’Hara win; Lookout calls final races with latest votes counted

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

Measure N: Watsonville Community Hospital’s $116 million bond passes

Measure N: Watsonville Community Hospital’s $116 million bond passes

by Hillary Ojeda March 15, 2024March 19, 2024

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

The votes are in: Santa Cruz wants growth. But why does it now take so long to count ballots?

by Mike Rotkin March 10, 2024March 9, 2024

‘Crossing our fingers’: Watsonville hospital leaders eye slim lead on bond measure as vote count continues

‘Crossing our fingers’: Watsonville hospital leaders eye slim lead on bond measure as vote count continues

by Hillary Ojeda March 8, 2024March 8, 2024

‘Two-thirds and apathy’: Watsonville hospital’s Measure N faces uphill battle at the ballot box

‘Two-thirds and apathy’: Watsonville hospital’s Measure N faces uphill battle at the ballot box

by Christopher Neely March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Take a look inside Watsonville’s hospital as community weighs support for $116M bond

Take a look inside Watsonville’s hospital as community weighs support for $116M bond

by Hillary Ojeda March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

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