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.
To be eligible for consideration, a candidate must be registered with the Democratic Party. Eligible candidates in races selected for review 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.
Are You a Democratic Candidate?
If you are running for local office in San Benito County—or are seriously considering a campaign—we encourage you to review the endorsement process and connect with us early.
Visit our Stay Connected page and check the box indicating that you would like to learn more about running for office or the SBCDCC endorsement process.
Connecting with SBCDCC does not guarantee that a race will be selected for review or that a candidate will receive an endorsement. It helps us identify prospective Democratic candidates and make sure they receive relevant information when the endorsement process begins.
Candidates must separately contact the San Benito County Elections Department for official eligibility requirements, nomination documents, filing deadlines, and campaign procedures.
General Election Endorsement Timeline
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.