Contests that will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot.

This list is subject to change once the candidate filing extension period ends on August 14.

Only those candidates who have given permission to post contact information will be included.

Certified list of state and federal candidates comes from Secretary of State - US Senate, US Representative, State Senate, & State Assembly will be updated when the list is issued on August 29.

Candidate statements are optional for candidates to file and will become public on August 13.  After that date, if a candidate filed one, their name will contain a link for you to click on to view.

 

Voter Nominated

U.S. Senate

Appointed Incumbent: Laphonza Butler

Candidate Name Party Preference Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Steve Garvey Republican Professional Baseball Representative 74923 US Hwy 111
Indian Wells CA 92210		 760-969-2104   stevegarvey.com
Adam Schiff Democratic United States Representative 135 E Olive Ave #750
Burbank CA 91502		 818-841-2828 adam@adamschiff.com adamschiff.com

 

U.S. Representative in Congress 18th District

Incumbent: Zoe Lofgren

Candidate Name Party Preference Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Zoe Lofgren Democratic Congresswoman PO Box 913
San Jose CA 95112		 202-821-5203 jefflarivee@gmail.com zoelofgren.com
Peter D Hernandez Republican Small Business Owner PO Box 560
Hollister CA 95024		 831-610-4555 kristin@hernandezforcongress.com hernandezforcongress.com

 

U.S. Representative in Congress 19th District

Incumbent: Jimmy Panetta

Candidate Name Party Preference Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Jason Michael Anderson Republican Small Business Owner 8005 Amapoa Ave
Atascadero CA 93422		 805-387-2024 jason@jason4congress.us jason4congress.us
Jimmy Panetta Democratic United States Representative PO Box 103
Carmel Valley CA 93924		 831-238-7742 info@jimmypanetta.com jimmypanetta.com

 

State Senate 17th District

Incumbent: John Laird

Candidate Name Party Preference Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
John Laird Democratic California State Senator 343 Soquel Ave #426
Santa Cruz CA 95062		   info@lairdforcasenate.com lairdforcasenate.com
Tony Virrueta Republican Veterans Advocate/Father 730 Meadow Dr
Salinas CA 93905		 831-800-6165 tony@tony4senate.com tony4senate.com

 

State Assembly 28th District

Incumbent: Gail Pellerin

Candidate Name Party Preference Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Gail Pellerin Democratic State Assemblymember PO Box 4100
Santa Cruz CA 95063		 408-214-4521 info@gailpellerinforassembly.com gailpellerinforassembly.com
Liz Lawler Republican Retired Monte Sereno Mayor PO Box 981415
West Sacramento CA 95798		 408-348-8704 lizlawler4ad28@gmail.com lizlawler.com

 

State Assembly 29th District

Incumbent: Robert Rivas

Candidate Name Party Preference Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Robert Rivas Democratic California Assembly Speaker PO Box 2385
Salinas CA 93902		   rivasforassembly@gmail.com  
JW Paine Republican Teamster Truck Driver 691 Del Mar Dr
Hollister CA 95023		 408-921-6824 jw@helpjw.com helpjw.com

 

State Assembly 30th District

Incumbent: Dawn Addis

Candidate Name Party Preference Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Dalila Epperson Republican Broadcast Journalist/Mom 15166 Breckinridge Ave
East Garrison CA 93933		 831-531-6714 dalilaforassembly@proton.me dalilaforassembly.com
Dawn Addis Democratic State Assemblymember/Teacher 1241 Johnson Ave PMB 207
San Luis Obispo CA 93401		 805-749-3751 dawn@dawnaddis.org dawnaddis.org

 

Nonpartisan Offices

County

County Supervisor - 2nd District

Incumbent: Zach Friend

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Kim De Serpa Healthcare Manager/Trustee PO Box 43
Aptos CA 95003		 831-588-7388 kim@kimdeserpa.com kimdeserpa.com
Kristen Brown Capitola Mayor   831-531-8208 info@votekristenbrown.com votekristenbrown.com

 

County Supervisor - 5th District

Incumbent: Bruce McPherson

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Monica Martinez Nonprofit Director/Parent PO Box 836
Felton CA 95018		 831-222-0525 martinez4supervisor@gmail.com martinezforsupervisor.com
Christopher Bradford CFO/Businessman/Father     info@bradfordforsupervisor.com bradfordforsupervisor.com

 

Cities - refer to the city's website for more details

Candidates appear below after the City Clerk qualifies them

City of Capitola, Councilmember - 2 Seats

Incumbent: Kristen Brown (termed out)
Incumbent: Margaux Keiser

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Enrique Dolmo Jr Athletic Director 717 Oak Dr
Capitola CA 95010		 831-212-3272 mrcapitola@gmail.com mrdolmo.com
Margaux Morgan Incumbent 300 Plum St #106
Capitola CA 95010		 831-334-1799 margauxforcapitola@gmail.com margauxforcapitola.com
Gerry Jensen Business Owner/Dad 408 Bay Ave
Capitola CA 95010		 831-244-0090 gerry4capitola@gmail.com gerry4capitola.com
Melinda Orbach Nurse Practitioner/Parent   831-325-2969 melindaorbachforcitycouncil@gmail.com melinda-orbach.com

 

City of Scotts Valley, Councilmember - 3 Seats

Incumbent: Jack Dilles
Incumbent: Randy Johnson
Incumbent: Donna Lind

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Donna R. Lind Incumbent   831-438-4187 dlindslind@gmail.com  
John Lewis IT Contractor 16 Crescent Dr
Scotts Valley CA 95066		 831-222-0038 johnlewissvcity@gmail.com johnlewissvcity.com
Dustin Lopez Student/Writing Tutor 111 Bean Creek Rd #17
Scotts Valley CA 95066		 831-234-0131 lopezdm000@gmail.com dustinlopez4council.com
Mercedes Molloy Nonprofit Director 112 Bethany Dr
Scotts Valley CA 95066		 408-645-1655   molloy4svcitycouncil.com
Krista Jett Registered Nurse        
Corky Roberson Food Sales Representative 217 Sherman Dr
Scotts Valley CA 95066		 831-212-6901 colin.roberson2@pfgc.com  
Steve Clark Public Safety Consultant   831-291-5009 clark4scottsvalley@gmail.com clark4scottsvalley.com

 

City of Watsonville, Councilmember - District 1

Incumbent: Eduardo Montesino

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Eduardo Montesino Incumbent   831-247-9699 montesino@att.net  

 

City of Watsonville, Councilmember - District 2

Incumbent: Vanessa Quiroz-Carter

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Vanessa Quiroz-Carter Incumbent 641 Lincoln St
Watsonville CA 95076		 831-713-8628 quirozcarterforcitycouncil@gmail.com  

 

City of Watsonville, Councilmember - District 6

Incumbent: Jimmy Dutra

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Jimmy Dutra Watsonville City Councilmember     jimmydutra@yahoo.com  
Trina Coffman-Gomez Broker/Business Owner 79 Monte Vista Ave
Watsonville CA 95076		 408-670-4846 trinacgo@gmail.com  

 

Boards of Education & Community Colleges

West Valley-Mission Community College District - Trustee Area 5

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Diane Lamkin Retired College Professor        
Mary-Lynne Bernald Appointed Incumbent     marylynne4wvmccd@gmail.com  

 

School Districts

Lakeside Joint Elementary School District - 2 Seats

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Tim Fishback Parent        
John L. Miller Consultant 236 N Santa Cruz Ave Suite 252
Los Gatos CA 95030		 831-246-0000 john@dep3d.com lakeside-taxpayers.us
Rhoxanne Morris Appointed Incumbent        
Nova Beck Mother/Finance Manager        

 

Pajaro Valley Unified School District - Trustee Area 2

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Carol Turley Certified Community Manager PO Box 3514
Freedom CA 95019		 831-588-9571 votecarolturley@gmail.com carolturley.com
Georgia Acosta School Board Trustee   831-228-2858 reelect.georgiaacosta@gmail.com vote4georgiaacosta.com

 

Pajaro Valley Unified School District - Trustee Area 3

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Gabriel Jesse Medina Filmmaker/Instructor/Entreprenuer 80 Airport Blvd
Watsonville CA 95076		   gabriel@medina2024.com  
Oscar Soto Governing Board Member        

 

Pajaro Valley Unified School District - Trustee Area 6

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Jessica Carrasco Community Organizer/Educator     votejessicacarrasco@gmail.com  
Adam Bolaños Scow Appointed Incumbent     adam.scow@gmail.com adamforpvusd.com

 

Scotts Valley Unified School District - 3 Seats

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Erica B Turzak Business Consultant/Homemaker     ericaturzak@yahoo.com ericaturzak4svschools.com
Stephanie Espinola Community Volunteer 2 Torrey Oaks Ct
Scotts Valley CA 95066		 831-818-1832 jsejr@pacbell.net sites.google.com/view/electstephanie
Tuka Gafari Computer Programmer       vote4tuka.com
Gary Redenbacher Attorney     gary4svusd@gmail.com gary4svusd.wixsite.com/gary
Mitali Hindia Weiglein Appointed Incumbent     mitali4svusd@gmail.com  
Michael Shulman Incumbent 15 Kerry Ct
Scotts Valley CA 95066		 831-438-4513 mshulman@scottsvalleyusd.org  

 

Fire Protection Districts

Aromas Tri-County Fire - 2 Seats

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Michael Miller Incumbent        
Kevin L Strottrup Incumbent        
Nazhat Parveen Sharma Physician        

 

Boulder Creek Fire - 3 Seats

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Robert Locatelli Incumbent PO Box 73
Ben Lomond CA 95005		 831-234-5172 loc@ihwy.com  
Chris Currier Incumbent        
Vince Y. Cortinas Sr. Firefighter/Project Manager     vince.cortinas2024@gmail.com  
David Scruggs Appointed Incumbent 930 Elsie Mae Dr
Boulder Creek CA 95006		 831-234-2795 bcfd36@cruzio.com  

 

Felton Fire - 3 Seats

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Adam Hensleigh Salesperson        
Jeffrey Myers Local Business Owner 151 Oak Ave
Felton CA 95018		   jeff@jeffmyersconstruction.com  
Mark Giblin Communication Manager        
Judy Anderson Retired Bank Manager        
Doug Conrad Local Business Owner 219 Redwood Dr
Felton CA 95018		 831-476-2282 slvdoug@gmail.com  
Mike Shults Appointed Incumbent 131 Kirby St
Felton CA 95018		      
Erica Schwanbeck Public Servant        

 

Scotts Valley Fire - 3 Seats

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Philip Hover-Smoot CEO/Attorney/Entrepreneur 320 Wild Flower Ln
Santa Cruz CA 95065		 415-254-1295 philiphhs@gmail.com  
Zachary A. Raney School Administrator        
Daron L. Pisciotta Incumbent   408-591-7143 daron.pisciotta@gmail.com  
Michael Weaver Retired Lieutenant   831-239-1375 mbweaver@sbcglobal.net  
Ron Whittle Retired Fire Chief 401 Sidesaddle Cir
Scotts Valley CA 95066		 831-212-8313 rgwhittle@gmail.com  

 

Water Districts

San Lorenzo Valley Water - 2 Seats

Candidate Name Ballot Designation Mailing Address Phone Email Website
Alina Layng Appointed Incumbent PO Box 302
Ben Lomond CA 95005		 831-252-0017 largaylayng@gmail.com largaylayng4slvwd.org
Bryan Largay Appointed Incumbent PO Box 302
Ben Lomond CA 95005		 831-252-0017 largaylayng@gmail.com largaylayng4slvwd.org
Bruce Holloway Retired Computer Engineer 891 Elsie Mae Dr
Boulder Creek CA 95006		 831-338-9122 slvwaterinitiative@gmail.com  
Bill Smallman Civil Engineer 11765 Edgewood Dr
Felton CA 95018		 831-246-3830 bill@billsmallman.com billsmallman.com