The race to replace Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is about as tight as it can get, and it will likely be weeks until it’s clear who’s going to the runoff. Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is in first place — securing his spot in the November general election — but there is a razor thin margin...
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Can Evan Low advance in Silicon Valley congressional race?
The No. 2 spot for the Silicon Valley congressional seat in the November election runoff is still up in the air. Assemblymember Evan Low is steadily shrinking the gap between himself and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, who sits in second place. As of Monday evening, Low is only 749 votes, or 0.5%, behind...
San Jose mayor glides into four more years
To no one’s surprise, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has secured another four years in office. Mahan decisively won his bid for reelection with a commanding lead Tuesday — securing more than 87% of the vote. He beat Tyrone Wade, a retired marriage and family crisis counselor, who unsuccessfully challenged former Mayor Sam Liccardo in 2018. Mahan’s election...
California’s Prop. 1 measure too close to call
While Proposition 1 is too close to call statewide, Santa Clara County voters are broadly in favor of the measure. In Santa Clara County, roughly 55.3% of voters have approved it, according to the most recent election results. But statewide, the measure is barely squeaking by with 50.5% approval. Proponents of Prop. 1 amassed $21...
Photo gallery: Election night in Silicon Valley
Catch a glimpse of the March 5 primary through the eyes of the San José Spotlight team. Our reporters captured the excitement of Election Day from the moment the polls opened at 7 a.m. They caught up with candidates out in the field canvassing for last minute votes and met them again at election night...
San Jose Councilmember Candelas leads in early results for District 8
San Jose Councilmember Domingo Candelas is celebrating his election lead in early returns. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the incumbent is leading the race for the District 8 seat on the San Jose City Council with 39.4% of the vote. Tam Truong is in second with 32.5% of the vote, Sukhdev Bainiwal is trailing with...
San Jose councilmember trails political rival
A South San Jose councilmember who snagged a seat in a contentious appointment last year is fighting to stay in office — and now it appears he’ll face challenger George Casey in November. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Casey leads with 38.6% of the vote. San Jose Councilmember Arjun Batra has secured 36.6% of the...
Santa Clara voters poised to continue electing their police chief
It looks like two measures to change how Santa Clara officials are chosen will remain in the hands of voters, as early results come in on election night. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Measure B — which aims to make the elected police chief an appointed position — is failing, with 72.4% of voters not...
Margaret Abe-Koga leads race for D5 Santa Clara County supervisor
A Mountain View councilmember appears to be leading the race for the open Santa Clara County District 5 seat. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Margaret Abe-Koga is ahead with 41.9% of the vote. In second place is Sally Lieber with 24.7% of the vote. Peter Fung has 20.1% of the vote, Barry Chang has 6.9%...
In South San Jose council contest, retired officer leads the race
Two frontrunners have emerged in a competitive race to replace San Jose Councilmember Sergio Jimenez in District 2 — with the top two vote-getters advancing to a November runoff to fill the open seat. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, retired Santa Clara County sheriff deputy Joe Lopez leads his three rivals with 35% of the...