2026 Endorsements
The San Benito County Democratic Central Committee endorses candidates through a fair and transparent review process designed to help voters make informed choices.
November 3, 2026 General Election
SBCDCC is preparing its General Election endorsement review. Candidate filing closes August 7, with a possible extension through August 12 in races where an incumbent does not file and qualify.
After filing closes, the Central Committee will confirm the races selected for active endorsement review. Eligible candidates in those races will receive the same notice, materials, deadlines, and interview opportunities.
General Election endorsements will be posted here after the Committee completes its review and notifies participating candidates.
General Election Endorsement Timeline
Committee confirms races selected for active review.
Candidate packets released simultaneously.
Written candidate responses due.
Candidate interview session.
Additional interview or overflow session, if needed.
June 2026 Primary Election Endorsements
The following endorsements were made for the June 2026 Primary Election and are retained here as part of the Committee’s public record.
Mindy Sotelo
San Benito County Supervisor, District 3
Endorsed for the June 2026 Primary Election based on her commitment to accountability, transparency, responsive leadership, and respectful community engagement.
Won the District 3 election outright in the June 2026 Primary and will not appear on the November General Election ballot.
Joe Paul González
San Benito County Auditor-Controller
Endorsed for the June 2026 Primary Election based on his extensive experience in county financial operations and his commitment to accountability, transparency, internal controls, audits, and compliance.
Did not advance to the November 2026 General Election.