Watsonville, California — 2026 Local Elections

CA Slates voter guide program for Watsonville, Santa Cruz County campaigns. Direct mailers, candidate landing pages, and SEO included.

• County: Santa Cruz
• Region: Central Coast
• Population: 52,000+
• Registered voters: 29,000+
• Council seats: 5
• Election cycle: Even-year November general elections

Professional slate mailer services for Watsonville campaigns. Reach voters in this diverse agricultural city known for strawberry production and strong Latino community.

Offices on the ballot

• Mayor
• City Council (7 districts)
• School Board

School districts

• Pajaro Valley Unified School District
• Cabrillo College

Neighborhoods

• Downtown Watsonville
• Pajaro
• Freedom
• Corralitos
• Green Valley
• Airport Boulevard

Local issues driving 2026 turnout

• Pajaro River levee failure recovery & flood control
• Pajaro Valley USD facility bonds
• Strawberry/berry industry farmworker housing
• Watsonville Municipal Airport reuse debate
• Highway 1/Highway 152 corridor congestion
• Pajaro Valley groundwater & seawater intrusion

Nearby pages

• Santa Cruz

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