Felton Fire District: Craig Winter and Norman Crandell Lead for Two Board Seats

FELTON — November 4, 2026. Felton voters are choosing two directors for the Felton Fire Protection District, with Craig Winter and Norman Crandell currently holding the leading positions.

Numbers from the November 4 county update

The county’s election-night report lists Craig Winter 1,162, Norman Crandell 783, James Anderson 570, and Bill Finlayson 193 votes, plus 35 write-ins.

What the local vote is about

There are two available seats, so the second-place position matters: Crandell is presently 213 votes ahead of Anderson. This contest concerns the local fire-protection district and its elected board, not a city council or statewide fire agency. Felton is an unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County. All figures are unofficial until the county completes its canvass.

Why these results are preliminary

The reporting snapshot is dated November 4, 2026, at 1:53 a.m. Pacific. Election-night tallies do not account for all ballots accepted during canvassing. Further updates may change the totals. Voters should consult the Registrar of Voters for official certification.

Sources: Santa Cruz County Elections, November 4 at 1:53 a.m.. For California’s broader election coverage, see California58 Election Results 2026.

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