In the race for San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors District 2, an incumbent is asking voters for reelection while a new contender seeks a first chance.
The June 2 primary election will determine whether Paul Canepa, who has served as the District 2 supervisor since 2023, wins reelection or whether newcomer Lauren Cardinalli wins the seat.
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The district has a population of 160,184 and covers the Stockton area.
Canepa is a Stockton native who attended St. Mary’s High School and San Joaquin Delta College. His family business, Canepa’s Car Wash, has operated since 1955.
Cardinalli listed herself as a mother, salesperson and coach on the ballot.
According to her LinkedIn, she received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in earth science and began a career in civil engineering focused on hydrogeology.
Before being elected to the board of supervisors, Canepa served on the Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees for six years and the Stockton City Council for eight years.
While serving as board chairman last year, Canepa spoke about the groundbreaking of the Be Well Campus in French Camp — a behavioral health project.
He said the project, a new behavioral health care facility, would “ensure that San Joaquin County residents can access compassionate, effective care close to home, while also easing the pressure on our hospitals and emergency services.”
Neither candidate appeared at recent forums where they were given the opportunity to answer questions from the community.
Cardinalli and Canepa did not return phone calls seeking comment before publication.
Ballots may be dropped off at any of the county’s 27 secure ballot drop box locations. Voters can view hours and locations on the registrar of voters’ website. On Election Day, voters may cast ballots at any of the county’s 130 polling places, the registrar of voters’ office or drop box locations. Voting is available until 8 p.m. on June 2.
This story will be updated as election results come in.
Record reporter Victoria Franco covers public safety in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at vfranco@gannett.com. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.
This article originally appeared on The Record: Incumbent faces newcomer in San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors District 2
Reporting by Victoria Franco, The Stockton Record / The Record
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