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San Jose voters have a full plate of decisions to make locally and countywide, when casting their ballots in the June primary. Residents will have the opportunity to vote for mayor, sheriff, county supervisor, five councilmembers, district attorney and assessor. Each candidate can appeal to voters by addressing hot-button problems like homelessness and housing, but also by touching on overlooked issues, according...
Silicon Valley Democrats demand candidate drop misleading mailer
The Santa Clara County Democratic Party is accusing a local candidate of using misleading campaign flyers to make it appear he has the party’s endorsement—when he doesn’t. Party Chair Bill James issued a cease-and-desist letter earlier this week demanding San Jose Planning Commission Chair and District 5 City Council candidate Rolando Bonilla stop using logos...
UPDATE: San Jose voting rights for non-citizens won’t make November ballot
San Jose will wait until fall to review extending voting rights to non-citizen residents, effectively shutting down any chance for the plan to come before voters this year. The Rules and Open Government Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to set a study session on the voting rights proposal in September after more than 30 residents urged...
San Jose’s Measure B will increase voter turnout, supporters say
Latina leaders want one San Jose election to change its date, which they say would level the playing field for political equity and access for people of color. Local politicians and community leaders wearing Rosie the Riveter red bandanas held a rally Tuesday to urge the city’s Hispanic residents to vote “Yes” on Measure B for the...
Election 2022: San Jose District 9 councilmember runs unopposed
San Jose Councilmember Pam Foley has spent the last three years prioritizing solutions for public safety, housing and homelessness. As she runs unopposed for the District 9 City Council seat, she hopes to build on that momentum, while also focusing on fighting blight and improving accessibility for the disabled and seniors. “These are critical issues...
How will San Jose mayor candidates improve the police department?
Almost every candidate for San Jose mayor is pledging to rebuild the city’s police department, which is still recovering from staffing losses that happened a decade ago. Their strategies are largely similar, with some differences. In recent forums, mayoral candidates Supervisor Cindy Chavez, San Jose Councilmembers Dev Davis, Matt Mahan and Raul Peralez and former...
Santa Clara County elections office preps for June primary
Although the 2020 election was filled with fears and fallacies, Santa Clara County election officials say there is nothing to worry about here. With less than one month until the June 7 primary, several measures are in place to ensure a safe and accurate election cycle. This week the Registrar of Voters released a security report to...
Election 2022: Measure B could move San Jose mayoral elections
This may be the last mayoral election in San Jose that aligns with gubernatorial election years. On June 7, San Jose voters will decide if they want to keep mayoral elections on the off cycle or switch them to coincide with presidential election years. A yes vote on Measure B moves the mayor’s race, while...
Santa Clara County candidates raise more money as election nears
Candidates continue to raise significant sums as they pursue several powerful elected seats in Santa Clara County for the upcoming primary election. One of the most bitterly contested elections is that of Santa Clara County district attorney, where two candidates seek to replace longtime incumbent Jeff Rosen. One is a former DA employee who is...
Follow the money: Silicon Valley’s 2022 primary election
It’s election season in Silicon Valley, with several key county positions and more than half of the San Jose City Council seats up for grabs in the June primary. Major offices are at stake this year. The race to replace Mayor Sam Liccardo, who terms out at the end of the year, is poised to...
