Monterey County Democratic Party’s Voter Guide
Voting early is easy, safe, free, and fun!
If you're a registered voter, expect your ballot within the next few days - if you haven’t received it already. Every registered voter in Monterey County will receive a ballot that allows early voting - by mail, or in person.
Use this guide with our recommendations to complete the ballot safely at home.
We welcome you to also review the California Democratic Party endorsements here.
Monterey County Democrats endorsements for local office:
Mayors, City Council Members, and Local Measures
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Mayor: Dave Potter
City Council: Hans Buder
Del Rey Oaks
City Council: Kim Shirley
YES on Measure R: Improves City Services
Gonzales
YES on Measure S: Improves City Services
Greenfield
City Council D1: Belen Garcia
City Council D4: Ariana Rodriguez
King City
YES on Measure T: Improves City Services
Marina
City Council D2: Kathy Yaeko Biala
City Council D3: Jenny McAdams
YES on Measure U: Building Marina’s Public Safety
Monterey
Mayor: Tyller Williamson
City Council D3: Eric Palmer
City Council D4: Gene “Gino” Garcia
YES on Measure V: Clarifies City Code
YES on Measure W: Smooths Transfers of Power at City Hall
YES on Measure X: Better Representation through Term Limits
YES on Measure Y: Lowers Rent for Non-Profits
Pacific Grove
Mayor: Dionne Ybarra
City Council: Chaps Poduri
City Council: Tina Rau
City Council: Paul Walkingstick
NO on Measure Z: Reduces Council to Five Members
Salinas
Mayor: Chris Barrera
City Council D1: Alex Ayala
City Council D3: Cary Swensen
City Council D4: Orlando Osornio
City Council D6: Anthony Rocha
Seaside
Mayor: Ian Oglesby
City Council: Alexis Garcia-Arrazola
City Council: Dave Pacheco
YES on Measure BB: 4-Year Term for Mayor
NEUTRAL on Measure CC: Bans Sale of Fireworks
Soledad
Mayor: Anna Velazquez
School Districts
Carmel Unified School District A1: Molly Bozzo
Carmel Unified School District A3: Matt Glazer
North Monterey County Unified A1: Martha Chavarria
Pacific Grove Unified TA2: Mike Wachs
Salinas City Elementary School District, A2: Jennifer Zanzot
Salinas City Elementary School District, A4: Sara M Perez
Salinas Union High School District, A2: Mitchell Huerta
Monterey Peninsula Community College District, A3: Libby Downey
Monterey Peninsula Community College District, A4: Celia Barbarena
Special Districts
Marina Coast Water District: Thomas P. Moore
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, D3:Rebecca R Lindor
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, D5: Amy Anderson
Monterey Peninsula Airport District D1: Jonathan Ahmadi
Monterey Peninsula Airport District D3: Uwe Grobecker
School Bond Measures
YES on Measure A: Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
YES on Measure B: Pacific Grove Unified School District
YES on Measure C: West Hills Community College Dist
YES on Measure D: Aromas-San Juan Unified School District
YES on Measure E: Soledad Unified School District
YES on Measure G: Salinas Union High School District
YES on Measure H: South Mry Cty Joint Unified High School District
YES on Measure I: Chualar Unified School District
YES on Measure J: King City Unified School District
YES on Measure K: King City Unified School District
Other Local Measures
YES on Measure AA: Investing in Roads and Safety (Unincorporated Monterey County only)
YES on Measure DD: Repeals Cannabis Tax (Mry Cty Regional Fire Protection District)
YES on Measure EE: Improves Public Parks (North County Recreation and Park District)

How to Vote
Voting is easy, safe, free, and fun!
A ballot will be mailed to all registered voters about one month before the election. Use our guide on this page to complete your ballot.
HOW TO VOTE
YOUR DAY to vote is today!
If you haven't voted yet, why not set some time aside this week to complete your ballot. It will only take about 15 Minutes. Use this guide to complete it safely at home, then… DELIVER IT!
ANY DAY by Mail:
Drop in any mailbox ASAP – no postage needed (postmarked no later than Nov 5)
OR
ANY DAY Drop Off:
Drop it in an OFFICIAL dropbox (before 8 pm on November 5.) at one of these early drop-off locations near you (no in-person contact necessary).
MontereyCountyElections.us/ballot-drop-off-locations
OR
WEEKDAY Drop off:
Anytime between 8am – 5 pm, Mon – Fri, Oct 7 – Nov 5
Drop it in an OFFICIAL dropbox (before 8 pm on November 3.) at one of these locations near you (no in-person contact necessary).
MontereyCountyElections.us/ballot-drop-off-locations
OR
EARLY Voting:
Vote in-person, return your voted ballot, or register to vote at any one of the locations below prior to Election Day. Dates and times vary.
MontereyCountyElections.us/ballot-early-voting-locations
OR
WEEKDAY in Person:
Bring your ballot or pick up a new ballot at:
Monterey County Elections Department: 1441 Schilling Pl North Bldg, Salinas
Oct 7–Nov 4: 9a–5p, Mo–Fr + Sa-Su Oct 26-27, Nov 2-3
or
Embassy Suites 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside
Oct 29-Nov 4: 9a–5p, Mo–Fr + Sa-Su Nov 2-3
*longer hours in both locations: 7a-8p, Tu Nov 5*
OR
TUESDAY - NOV 5 in Person:
Anytime between 7am – 8pm
At your polling place: Find my polling place.
Early Voting Center at Embassy Suites: 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd. Seaside
Monterey County Elections: 1441 Schilling Place North Bldg. Salinas
THEN
Check your ballot status: WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov
Get friends & family to register by Oct 21: RegisterToVote.ca.gov
“Triple Text” to boost your impact: when you drop your ballot, text 3 friends to do the same!
NEED HELP?
Monterey County Elections Department - Voter Assistance Line: 831-796-1499
Monterey County Democratic - Party Voter Support: 831-288-2064
California Democratic Party - Voter Protection Hotline: 877-321-VOTE (8683)