Below are the local endorsements to date from the Napa Valley Register editorial board for the Nov. 4 General Election.

Measure P (Ag preservation) — Yes. While neighboring Bay Area counties have lost thousands of acres of agricultural land to urban growth in the last 15 years, Napa County has lost very little. Meanwhile, the local economy has thrived, and cities — with the exception of American Canyon — have grown slowly if at all. (Read more)

Supervisor District 2 — Mark Luce. Two familiar figures are rivals to represent District 2 on the Napa County Board of Supervisors: Mark Luce and Harry Martin. In our view, incumbent Luce is clearly the candidate who can better serve the people of the county. (Read more)

Supervisor District 5 — Gary Simpson. Two veterans of local government are in a heated runoff for a seat on the Napa County Board of Supervisors. Keith Caldwell, the chief of the American Canyon Fire District for 17 years, faces Gary Simpson, the sheriff of Napa County for 20 years. In our view, Simpson is the better choice for supervisor. (Read More)

Napa City Council — Jim Krider, Mark van Gorder. Three people are running for two seats on Napa City Council. They are incumbents Jim Krider and Mark van Gorder and first-time candidate Amber Martin. In our view, the best candidates clearly are Krider and van Gorder. (Read more)

American Canyon City Council — Joan Bennett, Matt Pope. American Canyon voters will make several choices for city government on Nov. 4. Four candidates are running for two city council seats, while two candidates are running for mayor. In the city council race, the Register endorses incumbent Joan Bennett and American Canyon Planning Commissioner Matt Pope. (Read more)

American Canyon Mayor — Leon Garcia. American Canyon voters will make several choices for city government on Nov. 4. Four candidates are running for two city council seats, while two candidates are running for mayor. In our view, Leon Garcia is the best candidate for mayor. (Read more)

Napa Valley Unified School District — Simone Moultak. Here in the southern part of Napa County, voters — and especially parents — should tune into a contested race for a seat on the board of the Napa Valley Unified School District board. Michael Douglas is leaving the board, and two American Canyon parents are vying to replace him in NVUSD District 4: Simone Moultak and Joe Schunk. (Read more)

Calistoga City Council — Michael Dunsford, Karen Slusser. They made progress, although it was slower than Calistogans had hoped. They showed clear heads and steady hands, although occasionally they lacked innovation. They spoke their minds, but they didn’t get bogged down in petty personal distractions. (Read more)

Calistoga Mayor — Jack Gingles. Both Mayor Jack Gingles and his main challenger, former city fire chief and current Councilmember Gary Kraus, have contributed much to city government in the last two years.(Read more)

St. Helena City Council — Catarina Sanchez , Sharon Crull. St. Helena voters have a unique opportunity on Nov. 4 to elect two intelligent problem-solvers to the city council. (Read more)

St. Helena Mayor — Bonnie Schoch. Schoch is challenging Britton for the mayor’s seat because she believes she could use the mayor’s pulpit to be a catalyst for civic improvements. Although both candidates support workforce housing, Schoch’s approach to governing is more likely to get the job done. (Read more)

Yountville Town Council — TBA