Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian will likely face off in November for retiring Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s seat.
Simitian had been amassing a campaign over the years, but chose not to challenge Eshoo, who he considers a friend. Liccardo had previously floated the idea of running against Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose.
In other races, East Palo Alto Councilwoman Lisa Gauthier may avoid a run-off election against her fellow council member, Antonio Lopez. Early results had Gauthier receiving 49.7% of the vote. She needs 50% to avoid a run-off.
Former Congresswoman Jackie Speier will be returning to her former digs in Redwood City as a county supervisor, having easily defeated her sole opponent, Ann Schnieder, a councilwoman in Millbrae.
The November race to replace Simitian on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will be between Mountain View Councilwoman Margaret Abe-Koga and Board of Equalization member Sally Lieber. Lieber used to be on the Mountain View council until resigning when she was elected to the state taxation board.
I think everyone agrees with Alfred’s statement 🙂
Julie Lithcott-Haynes won’t be our Congresswoman! The Squad was counting on her to join! I can’t believe the Woke candidates like her didn’t win!