Elections Archives

What’s next? Saturday’s election verdict isn’t last step

November 7, 2020 9:50 AM The Associated Press

Saturday’s election verdict isn’t the last step in selecting an American…

Gov. Gavin Newsom congratulates Calif. Sen. Kamala Harris on projected election win

November 7, 2020 9:36 AM Avery Johnson

California Gov. Gavin Newsom shared his congratulations to Sen. Kamala Harris on social media following news…

Biden wins Pennsylvania, becoming the 46th president of the United States

November 7, 2020 9:22 AM CNN

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s 30-year quest for the presidency culminated in victory over President Donald Trump as…

Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect

November 7, 2020 9:16 AM CNN

Kamala Harris, who on Saturday became America’s first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect, represents a new…

Ballots left to count on the Central Coast

November 6, 2020 4:49 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County Monterey County election officials say that results have not been released for about 41,000 ballots. The first update since Tuesday…

What are the laws about when recounts can be done?

November 6, 2020 3:57 PM Avery Johnson

Votes are continuing to be counted in the U.S., and in several states, the lead for each presidential candidate is very…

Live Election Updates: Updated local, national results released

November 3, 2020 7:10 AM KION546 News Team, The Associated Press

We’ll be bringing you live updates throughout Election Day both on air and…

Need to relax? Check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s live cam

November 6, 2020 10:44 AM Avery Johnson

Election Day was three days ago, and we still do not have a definite answer about who will take office in…

EXPLAINER: What would a recount in Georgia look like?

November 6, 2020 11:42 AM The Associated Press

They’re still counting votes across Georgia, and it’s really, really close. While Democrat Joe Biden surpassed President Donald Trump early…

Mont. Co. Elections: No sign of any voter fraud so far

November 5, 2020 12:20 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Two days after the biggest Election Day this country has seen in a while, poll workers at the Monterey County Elections…

Trump repeats claims that ‘legal’ votes will show him winning

November 5, 2020 1:01 PM CNN, Avery Johnson

The Trump Campaign announced that it will be holding a press conference in Phoenix, Arizona as election officials continue to…

Presidential candidate Joe Biden holds press conference in Delaware

November 5, 2020 1:22 PM Avery Johnson

Former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden held a press conference in Delaware…

Bracing for 2020 Presidential Election results

November 4, 2020 11:43 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Bracing for 2020 Presidential Elections…

Koenig defeats Leopold for Santa Cruz District 1 Supervisor seat

November 3, 2020 1:32 PM Drew Andre

A runoff in the March primary led to two candidates vying to fill the seat for District 1 Supervisor in Santa Cruz County. In the primary, incumbent…

Monterey County to release next round of election results by Friday

November 4, 2020 11:24 AM Megan Meier

Last night, some waited until the final day to cast their vote in-person. “I put in my vote and took my time,” said voter, Yolando Campos…

Claim that Sharpie pens ruin Arizona ballots misses the mark

November 4, 2020 5:56 PM The Associated Press

As states across the U.S. release vote totals for the presidential election, some social media users are falsely claiming that ballots…

Trump sues in 3 states, laying ground for contesting outcome

November 4, 2020 4:28 PM The Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Georgia Republican Party have filed a lawsuit against the Chatham County Board…

Central Coast candidates react to election results

November 4, 2020 4:24 PM Avery Johnson

Results are still coming in across the nation as well as the Central Coast the day after elections, and local candidates…

Former AD 30 candidate pleads no contest to felony election fraud

November 4, 2020 10:01 AM Avery Johnson

Neil Kitchens, the 2018 candidate for Assembly District 30, has pleaded no contest to filing a false declaration of…

Askew edges McShane so far in Mo. Co. District 4 race

November 3, 2020 11:52 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The race between two candidates for the Monterey County Supervisor District 4 seat is close to being decided.…

Local eyes on Salinas Mayor and City Council races

November 3, 2020 12:00 PM Elisha Machado

Five candidates are vying to be the next Mayor of Salinas. Three new city council members will also be elected this cycle: District 1, District 4 and…

Seaside mayoral race nears finish line

November 3, 2020 3:50 PM Megan Meier

Seaside residents are hours away from learning who their next mayor will…

Congressional candidates, Panetta and Gorman, confident on Election Day

November 3, 2020 2:35 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D) is seeking his 3rd term representing California’s 20th Congressional District in Washington DC.…

Nine women vie for four seats on Santa Cruz City Council

November 3, 2020 1:49 PM Drew Andre

Four seats are up for grabs on Santa Cruz City Council. Nine candidates are running to fill the…

Higher early voting turnouts among older voters than younger people on the Central Coast

November 2, 2020 5:41 PM Elisha Machado

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) We’re less than 24 hours away from election day and already thousands of Central Coast voters have turned in their…

Record number of volunteers apply to work polls in Monterey County

November 2, 2020 2:11 PM Megan Meier

This election, a large number of youth have stepped up to help out at the polls, taking the place of a traditionally older group.…

Polling place safety is the top priority for police on election day

November 2, 2020 12:40 PM Drew Andre

Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills has assigned specific officers to be ready to respond to any voting related problems…

Find your polling place in Monterey County

November 2, 2020 11:40 AM Avery Johnson

Ballots have been mailed to all voters in California due to COVID-19, but polling locations are still open for those who would like to vote…

Need a break from elections? Check out the aquarium’s MeditOcean

November 2, 2020 12:20 PM Avery Johnson

Elections can be a stressful time, and sometimes you just need a…

Find your polling place in San Benito County

November 2, 2020 11:50 AM Avery Johnson

Ballots have been mailed to all voters in California due to COVID-19, but polling locations are still open for those who would like to vote…

Where to find VoteMobile in Santa Cruz County today and tomorrow

November 2, 2020 11:38 AM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County’s mobile voting trailer will be making several stops around the county today and…

Find your polling place in Santa Cruz County

November 2, 2020 11:18 AM Avery Johnson

Ballots have been mailed to all voters in California due to COVID-19, but polling locations are still open for those who would like to vote…

Breakdown of ballots returned by county

October 29, 2020 4:10 PM KION546 News Team

Monterey County According to Monterey County Elections, 104,591 vote by mail ballots had been processed as of Friday. That number represents 50% of…

What to know about Prop 21

October 29, 2020 10:21 AM Max Tarlton

Proposition 21 would allow local governments to establish rent control on residential properties that are more than 15 years old. There’s also a…

Having trouble while casting your ballot? Submit your tips through Electionland

October 29, 2020 1:29 PM Avery Johnson

KION has partnered with ProPublica, a nonprofit investigative news organization, to allow voters to share the problems they have…

Gonzales parents push for new school through Measure J

October 28, 2020 3:44 PM Elisha Machado

If approved, Measure J would authorize $24.5 million dollars in bonds to fund school improvements projects, like repairing current elementary school…

Measure K: Gonzales Unified School District High School Renovation/Technology Improvement Bond

October 8, 2020 1:19 PM Avery Johnson

The Gonzales Unified School District High School Renovation/Technology Improvement Bond would go toward expanding vocational…

Measure J: Gonzales Unified School District Elementary School Construction/Technology Improvement Bond

October 6, 2020 2:47 PM Avery Johnson

The Gonzales Unified School District Elementary School Construction/Technology Improvement Bond would provide funding…

Monterey-Salinas Transit to offer free fares on Election Day

October 28, 2020 12:35 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey-Salinas Transit said it will be offering free fairs system-wide on Nov.…

Pre-election voting surpasses half of all 2016 ballots cast with week left until Election Day

October 28, 2020 3:24 AM CNN

Pre-election voting for the November election has surpassed half of all ballots cast in the 2016 presidential election with a week left until…

Behind-the-scenes: How your ballot is counted

October 26, 2020 2:36 PM Megan Meier

There are only eight days left before the November 3rd Election, and Central Coast counties are hard at work counting early…

Pandemic concerns fueling Carmel-by-the-Sea mayor race

October 23, 2020 2:44 PM Victor Guzman

Carmel-by-the-Sea mayor’s race pits incumbent Dave Potter against Judy…

Proposition 16

October 6, 2020 11:12 AM Avery Johnson

If approved, Proposition 16 would repeal a 1996 initiative that did not allow for state and local governments to discriminate against or…

U.S. Representative, District 20

September 15, 2020 5:13 PM Avery Johnson

Jimmy Panetta Party: Democrat Occupation: U.S. Representative Relevant Experience: U.S. Representative, 2016 to presentDeputy District Attorney,…

San Benito County residents report receiving political calls from “county employees”

October 23, 2020 12:45 PM Avery Johnson

Residents are complaining to San Benito County officials, saying people identifying themselves as county…

What to know about Proposition 19

October 23, 2020 4:29 AM Max Tarlton

Proposition 19 is all about property taxes. If passed, some transfers will mean higher taxes, and for others – lower. The money generated largely…

All-women field of candidates vie for four seats on Santa Cruz City Council

October 19, 2020 1:17 PM Drew Andre

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A field of nine candidates are running for four seats on the Santa Cruz City Council. The all-women group of candidates…

Trump, Biden go after each other on coronavirus, taxes

October 22, 2020 8:29 PM The Associated Press

By, JONATHAN LEMIRE, DARLENE SUPERVILLE, WILL WEISSERT and MICHELLE L. PRICE NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic…

Mont. Co. Supervisor District 4 race marked by high campaign contributions

October 18, 2020 2:15 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A Monterey County supervisor race is churning out big bucks with one candidate already raising more than double the dollar…

US officials call out Iran, Russia for election interference

October 21, 2020 4:53 PM The Associated Press

The Director of National Intelligence announced in a special conference that Iran and Russia have taken actions to…