Democrat Assemblyman Luis Alejo retained his seat for another two years by cruising to victory Tuesday over Hollister resident Robert Bernosky.
Alejo won his first reelection bid in the 30th District, which includes San Benito County. He was leading the Republican challenger by a margin of 62 percent to 37 percent, with 100 percent of precincts reporting.
“For me, it signals that I have continued strong support and trust from the Pajaro Valley and the rest of my Assembly district,” Alejo said.
Representing a largely Democratic district where agriculture is king, Alejo pushed through several farm- and water-related bills during his first term. He was viewed as a shoo-in as Bernosky mounted a spirited but uphill campaign. Alejo also defeated Bernosky in 2010, by a margin of 61 percent to 39 percent.
With an expected victory, Alejo was generous with his campaign cash, spreading it to numerous Democratic candidates – including $10,000 to Gov. Jerry Brown’s Prop 30 campaign and $72,500 to the state Democratic Party.
The Free Lance Staff contributed to this report.
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STATE LEGISLATIVE RACES
30th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CANDIDATES:
ROB BERNOSKY: 49, R-Hollister
LUIS ALEJO: 38, D-Watsonville
