BenitoLink publishes videos and polls on the general election forum

This article is here in Spanish.

BenitoLink hosted a general election forum on Sept. 28 at the Granada Theater in Hollister. About 120 people were present. Thanks to our sponsors Golden Memorial, Ashiana Properties, Wright Brothers Industrial Supply, SBC Cosmetic Care and Pinnacle Organic Produce, BenitoLink was able to record and edit the event video and now offers short videos for each race.

The videos were uploaded to the YouTube channel BenitoLink Video. Please click on each race to view the video of your choice. *Please note that several participants who initially accepted the invitation canceled on the day of the event. Thank you to the candidates who participated in the event. Those present were as follows:

Measures

BenitoLink exit survey

In our forums, BenitoLink asks all participants to complete an anonymous survey. Guests submit these spontaneous exit polls at the end of the event. BenitoLink summarizes the results and shares them with the public. The polls are informal and only take into account the candidates present. There were approximately 120 spectators in attendance and 27 polls were conducted. This year only a relatively small percentage responded to the survey, but we share the numbers for your convenience.

Below you will find the numbers of candidates who took part in the forum. Please note that the numbers do not match as some participants did not vote in all categories. Additionally, some races featured a candidate, such as State Senate and Hollister City Council District 4.

Candidates: “Which candidates impressed you the most (check all that apply)?”

US Representative 18th District:

Zoe Löfgren – 20

Peter Hernandez – 4

Mayor of Hollister:

Mia Casey – 16

Roxanne Stephens – 5

Hollister City Council District 1:

Rick Perez – 10

Rudy Picha – 7

Health District Board:

Stacie McGrady (Zone 1) – 15

Victoria Angelo (Zone 1) – 9

William C. “Bill” Johnson (Zone 3) – 7

Richard Perez Sr. (Zone 3) – 10

Dr. Nick Gabriel (Zone 5) – 16

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