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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateCalifornia
Races Listed66
Profiles85
Races We’re Tracking
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Nora Campos is a former state assemblymember and San Jose councilmember, having served on the San Jose City Council from 2001 to 2010 and in the California State Assembly from 2010 to 2016. She also has professional experience as a chief of staff and a policy advocate.
Priorities: Affordable housing · Addressing homelessness · Investing in parks and youth programs
Genny Altwer is a licensed marriage and family therapist, small business owner, and former police officer and hostage negotiator. She is running for San José City Council to address housing, homelessness, and crime.
Priorities: Housing You Can Actually Afford · An End To Street Homelessness · A Safer San José
Scott Hughes serves as the chief of staff for San Jose Vice Mayor Pam Foley, bringing over a decade of experience in local government. He is running for San José City Council District 9 to provide experienced, responsive, and community-rooted leadership to City Hall.
Priorities: Keeping San José Affordable · Delivering Real Results on Homelessness · Solutions for a Safe & Clean San José
Van Le is a lifelong community advocate, Vietnam War refugee, and a 4-term East Side Union High School District Trustee, serving over 16 years. She also owns a State Farm Insurance agency in San Jose and is the founder of the Children’s Moon Festival, demonstrating over 40 years of public service.
Priorities: Increase police patrols and strengthen neighborhood security to keep families and businesses safe. · Reduce blight, improve street maintenance, and invest in parks and public spaces to enhance quality of life. · Partner with schools for student safety, create community and school events, and expand programs for seniors.
Rick Ator is a technology leader and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience at companies like Adobe, Walmart, eBay, and Albertsons. He is a San Jose resident and homeowner, bringing data-driven, results-oriented leadership to city government.
Priorities: Public Safety · Housing & Affordability · Supporting Small Businesses
Hanh-Giao (HG) Nguyen is a political refugee, mother, small business owner, and co-founder of the Vietnamese-American Chamber of Commerce, with over three decades of public service experience in San Jose City Hall and as a Public Affairs Director. She is running for San Jose City Council District 7.
Priorities: Safer streets and public safety · Affordable housing · Thriving small businesses
Karen Martinez is an East San José native and a local education leader who has served on the Alum Rock School Board and as a San Jose-Evergreen Community College District trustee since 2018, known for her record of fiscal responsibility and community dedication.
Priorities: Ensure safe streets and clean neighborhoods by fully staffing police, reducing crime, and fighting blight. · Tackle homelessness with urgency and compassion through building affordable housing and providing humane shelter. · Partner with educators and parents to ensure quality education and resources for all children in East San José.
Vy Dang is a broadcast journalist and former news anchor for Vietoday TV, known for telling the stories of San Jose's immigrant community. An immigrant herself and a small business owner, she is a single mother raising two children.
Priorities: Public Safety First · Addressing homelessness · Supporting Small Businesses & Local Jobs
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Yan Zhao▾
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Judicial Office No. 28 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Helen E. Williams▾
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Judicial Office No. 19
Local
Evette Pennypacker▾
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Santa Clara County District Attorney
County
Daniel M. Chung▾
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Jeff Rosen▾
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Judicial Office No. 9 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Robert Hawk▾
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Franklin McKinley School Board
Local
Marc Cooper▾
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Judicial Office No. 7
Local
Mattia Corsiglia▾
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Judicial Office No. 25 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Shawna M. Schwarz▾
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Judicial Office No. 15 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Elizabeth Manassau Sanada▾
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Judicial Office No. 14 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Eunice Lee▾
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Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area 3
County
Jyl Lutes▾
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Judicial Office No. 21
Local
Matthew Pritchard▾
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Judicial Office No. 20 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Meghan Piano▾
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Judicial Office No. 22
Local
Luis Ramos▾
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Judicial Office No. 5 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Le Jacqueline Duong▾
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Judicial Office No. 23
Local
Amber Rosen▾
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Judicial Office No. 22 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Luis Ramos▾
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Judicial Office No. 10 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Jon Heaberlin▾
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Judicial Office No. 11
Local
Audra Ibarra▾
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Judicial Office No. 4
Local
Frederick S. Chung▾
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Judicial Office No. 2 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
David A. Cena▾
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Judicial Office No. 8
Local
Matthew S. Harris▾
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Judicial Office No. 18 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Vincent Parrett▾
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County Supervisor Santa Clara
County
Susan Ellenberg▾
Susan Ellenberg is a lifelong advocate, dedicated public servant, and passionate leader committed to building a stronger, more equitable Santa Clara County, utilizing her background in law, education, and local government to fight for fairness and opportunity.
Priorities: Expanding access to affordable childcare and strengthening family stability · Preventing homelessness and increasing affordable housing · Expanding mental health and substance use disorder services
Rebecca Munson is a dedicated member of the Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Education (Trustee Area 6) and a full-time teacher, bringing 14 years of teaching and 18 years of banking experience to her campaign for Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors District 1.
Priorities: Public Safety · Housing Affordability · Fiscal Resilience and Accountability
Sylvia Arenas is a Santa Clara County Supervisor and former San José councilwoman, who has dedicated her career to public service, focusing on improving the quality of life for families and children. She holds an M.P.A. and previously served on the Evergreen Elementary School District Board of Trustees.
Priorities: Addressing the housing crisis and increasing affordable housing options. · Expanding access to early childhood education and affordable childcare. · Improving mental health services and addressing public health disparities.
Judicial Office No. 18
Local
Vincent Parrett▾
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Judicial Office No. 15
Local
Elizabeth Manassau Sanada▾
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Judicial Office No. 3
Local
Cynthia Chen▾
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Judicial Office No. 17
Local
Ann Huntley▾
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Judicial Office No. 2
Local
David A. Cena▾
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Judicial Office No. 5
Local
Le Jacqueline Duong▾
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors District 1
County
Rebecca Munson▾
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Sylvia Arenas▾
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Judicial Office No. 12 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Nicole Isger▾
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Judicial Office No. 21 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Matthew Pritchard▾
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Judicial Office No. 24 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Panteha E. Saban▾
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Judicial Office No. 13
Local
Erik Johnson▾
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Judicial Office No. 6
Local
Jeffrey El-Hajj▾
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Judicial Office No. 4 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Frederick S. Chung▾
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Judicial Office No. 26 (Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge)
County
Stuart Scott▾
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Judicial Office No. 20
Local
Meghan Piano▾
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