June 2 Primary Election – Ballots Still Being Counted
Key Questions
What were the key outcomes of the June 2 primary election in Monterey County?
Incumbents held strong overall, with Dan Burns leading for Superintendent by 14 points, Glenn Church leading District 2 supervisor at 71%, and Enedina Garcia leading for auditor-controller. Parcel tax measures in Soledad and Gonzales failed.
What is the status of ballot counting and remaining measures?
About 33,000 ballots remain to be counted with a signature cure deadline of June 6. Measures D and C are trailing, and Measure C appears unlikely to pass with opponents planning a referendum.
How was voter turnout in the June 2 primary?
Turnout was low at 23.6%. This reflects limited participation across the region during the primary election.
Incumbents held strong; parcel tax measures in Soledad (Measure A) and Gonzales (Measure B) failed; Dan Burns leads for Superintendent (14-point margin), Glenn Church leads for District 2 supervisor (71%), Enedina Garcia leads for auditor-controller. Turnout low at 23.6%. Measures D (Peninsula sales tax) and C (PG council pay raise) trailing; Measure C appears unlikely to pass, opponents planning referendum. 33,000 ballots remain to be counted; signature cure deadline June 6.