Vice President Kamala Harris visited San Jose today, marking the second stop on her nationwide “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour, where she contended with protesters calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. During a talk at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in East San Jose, Harris called for continued action to ensure reproductive freedoms are...
San Jose mayor endorses predecessor for Congress
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is endorsing the city’s former leader in the race for the first open Silicon Valley congressional seat in two decades. Mahan is endorsing former Mayor Sam Liccardo to represent California’s 16th congressional district, a contest crowded with big names competing to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo, who announced her retirement at...
Silicon Valley congressman brings ‘a changing of the old guard’
The most prominent California leaders at the national stage have either retired, died or stepped back — opening the door for a new generation of leadership to emerge. Rep. Ro Khanna appears to be at the forefront of that movement. The Silicon Valley congressman has found a unique intersection that combines advocating for tech innovation and investment,...
Silicon Valley Rep. Eshoo endorses Simitian as replacement
Silicon Valley Rep. Anna Eshoo has chosen who should replace her in Congress. Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian has Eshoo’s support in his run to represent California’s 16th congressional district that covers swaths of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. “I don’t think there is anyone in the entire field that has the experience...
Another U.S. senator weighs in on Silicon Valley congressional race
The country’s top political leaders are weighing in on who should fill an open Silicon Valley congressional seat. California Sen. Laphonza Butler is the latest national leader to voice who should represent the state’s 16th congressional district — and her pick is Assemblymember Evan Low. Gov. Gavin Newsom selected Butler to fill the seat in...
Silicon Valley congressional candidate gets first endorsement from U.S. senator
One candidate running for an open Silicon Valley congressional seat is getting support from the national stage. U.S. Democratic Sen. Cory Booker is endorsing Palo Alto Councilmember Julie Lythcott-Haims in her campaign for California’s 16th congressional district. Booker is the first African-American senator from New Jersey and previously served as mayor of Newark from 2006...
Will demographics dictate Silicon Valley’s next congressmember?
The race to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo is one of the most contested and closely watched elections of the season. With less than 50 days before voting begins, the district’s demographics may show which candidates have an advantage. Since Eshoo announced her retirement in November, more than a dozen politicos jumped at the once in...
Former Marine enters Silicon Valley congressional race
A political newcomer with a background in the military and tech world is jumping into the race for Silicon Valley Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s seat, and has already raised a significant chunk of cash to back his effort. Peter Dixon, 40, says his experience of service in the Marine Corps, the U.S. Department of State and his work...
Silicon Valley congressional candidates bag $1M in early funding
Nine candidates have jumped into the race for Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s seat since she announced her retirement plans about two weeks ago—and hundreds of thousands of dollars are already funneling in. Eshoo’s retirement opens a once in a generation opportunity to hold a seat in Congress. Candidates will have to fundraise and spend quickly before...
First woman jumps into Silicon Valley congressional race
The first woman has entered an already contested congressional race to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo in District 16. Palo Alto Councilmember Julie Lythcott-Haims officially announced her candidacy to fill the seat amid Eshoo’s plans to retire at the end of her term. Lythcott-Haims is a progressive candidate with a mission to advocate for all residents,...