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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Silicon Valley Assemblymember Evan Low is running for Congress, hoping to succeed longtime Rep. Anna Eshoo in a crowded field of competitors. Low confirmed to San José Spotlight he filed paperwork for the House of Representatives District 16 seat on Monday, making official a bid for the role he’s been rumored to be pursuing since...

It appears former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is likely all in for the congressional race—and he’s already got a fundraiser coming up. Liccardo, who termed out last December after two mayoral terms, has hinted at his aspirations for higher office. But an email obtained by San José Spotlight shows he is already actively campaigning...

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo had it all planned out. She had lined up endorsements, secured donations and volunteers. The 80-year-old Democratic lawmaker was about to launch a reelection campaign for her 16th district congressional seat. But a voice in her head stopped her. “Most people don’t think we spend any kind of time thinking about whether...