California County Supervisor Races Heat Up Ahead of June 2 Primary

Alameda County Santa Clara County supervisor race June 2 primary California elections

Incumbent Elisa Marquez is seeking re‑election to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors for District 2, facing BART Board Director Liz Ames and businessman Rohan Marfatia. Marquez, who was appointed in 2023, highlights her work keeping St. Rose Hospital open, supporting immigrant and refugee services, and backing renter protections. Ames, a civil engineer and former Union City planning commissioner, stresses fiscal oversight, public safety and economic development, while Marfatia emphasizes business‑friendly policies.

In Santa Clara County, District 1 Supervisor Sylvia Arenas is challenged by Morgan Hill Unified School District trustee Rebecca Munson. Arenas, the sitting supervisor, is accused by Munson of being out of touch with the southern district’s unique needs. Both primaries are scheduled for June 2, with the contests shaping local governance in the Bay Area.

These races illustrate the competitive nature of California’s county elections, where incumbents and newcomers vie for control of budgetary, public‑safety and community‑service priorities that affect thousands of residents.

Sources

1 incumbent, 2 challengers vie for Alameda County District 2 supervisor seat - Local News Matters [localnewsmatters.org]

3 months ago

Arenas, Munson vie for District 1 Supervisor’s seat [morganhilltimes.com]

3 months ago