In Silicon Valley’s most expensive and highly-anticipated race, two candidates have emerged as frontrunners in a crowded race to replace retiring Rep. Anna Eshoo in Congress — a once-in-a-generation contest that has captured national attention. As of 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo led the pack of 11 candidates with 21.1%...
Billionaires bankroll Silicon Valley congressional candidate
From Walmart to Amazon, the world’s wealthiest corporations and billionaires are part of a multimillion-dollar effort to send a Silicon Valley political newcomer to Congress. So is a super PAC that the candidate himself created. The dizzying maze of money began in a political action committee (PAC) started by congressional candidate Peter Dixon before funneling...
Former San Jose mayor quietly starts consultancy before congressional run
Congressional candidate Sam Liccardo is best known as San Jose’s former mayor, but now he’s describing himself to voters as a small business owner. The designation on the March 5 primary election ballot may be surprising to some. While Liccardo made a name for himself as a politician, prosecutor and Stanford University professor, businessman hasn’t...
Special interests spend big in Silicon Valley congressional race
Special interest money is flowing into the race for California’s 16th congressional district with the March 5 primary election right around the corner. The race to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo, who is retiring, has gotten an influx of special interest spending in January. Candidates have already raised millions of dollars as of Dec. 31, some...
Silicon Valley congressional candidate tied to fake newspaper
A congressional candidate is connected to a fake newspaper that’s plastered the South Bay, which mirrors several other misleading websites created by her consultant with ties to Roger Stone and an extreme right-wing agenda. With a few weeks until Election Day, voters across Silicon Valley are finding a newspaper in their mailboxes called The South...
Independent poll in Silicon Valley’s congressional race revealed
With the March 5 primary election weeks away and ballots already in the mail, one-third of Silicon Valley voters still don’t know who they want to represent them in Congress. It’s the first time in two decades the region has had an open congressional race — and there’s a long list of political heavyweights hoping to replace retiring...
Special interests spend little in Silicon Valley congressional race
Millions of dollars have gone into Silicon Valley’s open congressional race, but only a fraction has come from political committees. Of the 11 candidates running to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo in California’s 16th congressional district, only four have received funding from political action committees (PACs) as of the Dec. 31 reporting deadline — Assemblymember Evan...
On the Record: Silicon Valley’s Congressional District 16
Silicon Valley’s first competitive congressional race in more than two decades is the most highly-anticipated contest this election season — and ballots are already in the mail. In a month, voters will narrow a field of 11 contenders to two candidates who will face off in November for California’s 16th congressional district. The competition is...
Millions raised in race for open Silicon Valley congressional seat
Silicon Valley’s congressional race is shaping up to be one of the most expensive primaries this election cycle. Candidates running to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo and represent California’s 16th congressional district have collectively raised nearly $6 million as of Jan. 31. The latest campaign filings show nearly 10% of that money has been spent, with fundraising likely to...
South Bay officials interrupt Kamala Harris with ceasefire demands
Interrupting Vice President Kamala Harris during a San Jose appearance made Maimona Afzal Berta’s voice shake and her body tremble, but she felt compelled to stand up and speak out. “Madame Vice President, we demand a ceasefire now,” Berta yelled out in the middle of the packed theater at Mexican Heritage Plaza on Monday afternoon,...