Santa Clara County Elections & Politics Articles

When New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg mounted a short-lived run for president in 2020, then-San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo became his campaign co-chair and first major California endorsement.
The relationship between the two former mayors has spanned nearly a decade …

A new federal elections complaint accuses congressional candidate and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo of hiding his affiliation with a super PAC that paid for a controversial recount that narrowed his competition in the November runoff.
The complaint filed …

California has been home to many Asian American and Pacific Islanders who have transcended barriers and reshaped society, from education to advocacy, art to sports, politics, and beyond.

New financial disclosures are peeling back the curtain on who helped fund the recent Congressional District 16 recount — starting with former New York City Mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg.
A super PAC called Neighbors for Results, which Bloomberg infused …

Defend The Vote has filed an FEC complaint against Charlene Nijmeh for illegal coordination, breaking transparency laws, and accepting illegal in-kind contributions.

San Jose State University students have set up a dozen tents on a lawn in front of Clark Hall, calling for the school to acknowledge the death toll in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war.
The student encampment began Monday, which …

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber today posted a revised Statement of Vote for the March 5 primary.

Santa Clara has more than half a billion dollars in needed infrastructure improvements and officials hope residents will pay to get those projects done.
The city is considering a bond measure for the November ballot to help tackle a more …

The unsuccessful March primary challenger to Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is facing a federal election complaint for connections to a fake newspaper that appeared on the doorsteps of South Bay residents earlier this year.
A political action committee known as Defend …

Regional leaders are brainstorming ways to keep affordable housing production up and eyeing a hefty funding source.
The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) wants to put a multibillion-dollar bond measure on the November ballot, with the funds going to …

The Santa Clara County Democratic Party has joined retiring Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in demanding transparency behind a controversial recount in the race for her seat.
The party’s Central Committee on Thursday voted unanimously for a resolution demanding the identities of …

The battle lines are drawn: It's Low v. Liccardo.

The California housing crisis is not only weakening the state politically at the national level, it could shift the political balance in Washington, D.C., as Republican-led states add population while California’s exodus continues.

Sam Liccardo urged his fellow candidates – and the public – to embrace the results of the 16th Congressional District recount.

The recount to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo's congressional seat is coming to a close, but it will still be days before results are finalized.
Santa Clara County, which represents 80% of Congressional District 16, is almost done rescanning all of …

The counting process exploded into a controversy involving political action committees, campaign surrogates, the Federal Election Commission, members of Congress and the counting of previously discarded ballots.

A week after an expensive and highly-criticized recount of ballots began in a tied congressional race, the California Secretary of State says the requester will not get his money back.
Santa Clara and San Mateo counties jointly sought guidance from …

Silicon Valley congressional candidate Sam Liccardo is facing a complaint with the federal election commission alleging his campaign is coordinating a "dark money" effort to fund a highly-criticized recount in the Congressional District 16 race. 
Max Zarzana, a 25-year prosecutor …

A new political action committee was formed to pay for a recount of the contentious Congressional District 16 race, further obscuring who is actually funding the effort.
The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters has been receiving checks from Count …

While former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo’s 8,200-vote margin means he is a shoo-in for the top spot on the ballot, the recount could change the unprecedented tie between Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and State Assemblymember Evan Low.