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Santa Clara County
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Recent updates
- Ballots are in the mail and early voting has begun Counties began mailing ballots, and early voting sites and drop boxes opened. Register by October 19, or register and vote the same day through Election Day, November 3. California Secretary of State, key dates and deadlines
- Sergio Lopez files to run for State Assembly, District 23 in 2028 Sergio Lopez (Democratic) filed a statement of intention (Form 501) with the Secretary of State. A filing is a statement of intent, not a place on the ballot. Cal-Access
- Aisha Wahab sworn in to Congress; State Senate District 10 is vacant Wahab won the August 18 special election for the House seat Eric Swalwell left in April. Her Senate seat stays empty until the winner of the November 3 District 10 contest takes office. California Secretary of State, Congressional District 14 special general election, official canvass
- The Secretary of State certifies the candidates for November 3 The certified list names the candidates for every state and federal contest on the ballot, including the new congressional districts approved by voters in November 2025. California Secretary of State, Certified List of Candidates
- San José Mayor Matt Mahan finishes sixth in the governor's primary Mahan conceded and is not on the November ballot. His term as mayor runs through December 31, 2028. San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County at a glance
1,902,047
Population
38.1
Median age
25.0%
Hispanic or Latino
41.5%
Born outside the U.S.
$164,281
Median household income
7.1%
Below the poverty line
15 incorporated cities and towns. 41 seats here are on the Nov. 3 ballot. See the Santa Clara County ballot.
County government
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Supervisor, District 1 | Sylvia Arenas | Jan. 2027 | Next election June 4, 2030 |
| County Supervisor, District 2 | Betty Duong | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| County Supervisor, District 3 | Otto Lee | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| County Supervisor, District 4 | Susan Ellenberg | Jan. 2027 | Next election June 4, 2030 |
| County Supervisor, District 5 | Margaret Abe-Koga | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| SheriffOffice of the Sheriff | Robert Jonsen | Jan. 2027 | Next election June 4, 2030 |
| District AttorneyOffice of the District Attorney | Jeff Rosen | Jan. 2027 | Next election June 4, 2030 |
| County AssessorOffice of the Assessor | Neysa Fligor | Jan. 2027 | Next election June 4, 2030 |
| County Superintendent of SchoolsSanta Clara County Office of Education | David M. Toston Sr. | ||
| Trustee, Area 1Santa Clara County Board of Education | Jessica Speiser | 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Area 2Santa Clara County Board of Education | Tara Sreekrishnan | 2026 | Not running |
| Trustee, Area 3Santa Clara County Board of Education | Don Rocha | 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Area 4Santa Clara County Board of Education | Jorge Pacheco Jr. | 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Area 5Santa Clara County Board of Education | Victoria Chon | 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Area 6Santa Clara County Board of Education | Maimona Afzal Berta | 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Trustee, Area 7Santa Clara County Board of Education | Raeena Lari | 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
Cities and towns
| City | Population | Hispanic or Latino | Median household income | Below poverty line | Median age | Mayor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell | 42,781 | 19.5% | $145,268 | 5.6% | 39.9 | Daniel E. (Dan) Furtado |
| Cupertino | 58,566 | 4.4% | $234,707 | 4.1% | 41.7 | Kitty Moore |
| Gilroy | 59,004 | 59.0% | $133,107 | 6.7% | 37 | Greg Bozzo |
| Los Altos | 30,698 | 6.1% | $250,001 | 3.2% | 45.9 | Sally Meadows |
| Los Altos Hills | 8,377 | 4.1% | $250,001 | 7.3% | 53.6 | Rajiv Bhateja |
| Los Gatos | 32,786 | 10.6% | $217,554 | 4.2% | 44.7 | Rob Moore |
| Milpitas | 78,578 | 13.4% | $178,798 | 5.9% | 36.8 | Carmen Montano |
| Monte Sereno | 3,461 | 7.9% | $250,001 | 1.2% | 54.3 | Lon Allan |
| Morgan Hill | 45,425 | 35.9% | $163,920 | 4.1% | 39 | Mark Turner |
| Mountain View | 83,732 | 17.5% | $189,917 | 6.0% | 35.5 | Emily Ann Ramos |
| Palo Alto | 67,237 | 7.8% | $231,101 | 6.0% | 43.6 | Vicki Veenker |
| San José | 990,138 | 30.8% | $146,427 | 8.1% | 38.2 | Matt Mahan |
| Santa Clara | 130,256 | 15.7% | $178,958 | 8.4% | 34.6 | Lisa M. Gillmor |
| Saratoga | 30,319 | 2.8% | $250,001 | 3.3% | 51.7 | Chuck Page |
| Sunnyvale | 154,236 | 17.0% | $186,170 | 5.8% | 35.2 | Larry Klein |
Figures: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Open a city for its mayor and council.
CampbellPopulation 42,781 · Mayor Daniel E. (Dan) Furtado
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Daniel E. (Dan) Furtado | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember, District 5 (Vice Mayor) | Anne Bybee | Dec. 2026 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Terry Hines | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Sergio Lopez | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Daniel E. (Dan) Furtado | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Elliot Scozzola | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
CupertinoPopulation 58,566 · Mayor Kitty Moore
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Kitty Moore | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Liang-Fang "Liang" Chao | Dec. 2026 | Running for Foothill-De Anza Community College District Governing Board, Trustee Area 4 |
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Kitty Moore | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | J.R. Fruen | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Sheila Mohan | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Ray Wang | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
GilroyPopulation 59,004 · Mayor Greg Bozzo
Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Greg Bozzo | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (Mayor Pro Tempore) | Zach Hilton | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Terence Fugazzi | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Kelly Ramirez | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Dion Bracco | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Tom Cline | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 6 | Carol Marques | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
Los AltosPopulation 30,698 · Mayor Sally Meadows
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sally Meadows | ||
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Larry Lang | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Sally Meadows | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Vacant | Vacant; on the Nov. 3 ballot | |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Vacant | Vacant; on the Nov. 3 ballot | |
| Councilmember | Pete Dailey | Dec. 2026 | Running for Santa Clara Valley Water District Director, District 7 |
| Councilmember (vacant) | Vacant | Vacant | |
| Councilmember | Jonathan D. Weinberg | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Los Altos HillsPopulation 8,377 · Mayor Rajiv Bhateja
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Rajiv Bhateja | ||
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Rajiv Bhateja | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Linda G. Swan | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Kavita Tankha | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | George K. Tyson | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Stanley Q. Mok | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Los GatosPopulation 32,786 · Mayor Rob Moore
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Rob Moore | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Rob Moore | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Maria Ristow | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Mary Badame | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Rob Rennie | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Matthew Hudes | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
MilpitasPopulation 78,578 · Mayor Carmen Montano
Council elected at large; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Carmen Montano | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Garry Barbadillo | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Hon Lien | Dec. 2026 | Running for Mayor of Milpitas |
| Councilmember | Evelyn Chua | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | William Lam | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Monte SerenoPopulation 3,461 · Mayor Lon Allan
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Lon Allan | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Lon Allan | Dec. 2026 | Not running |
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Lisa Shannon | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Burton Craig | Dec. 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Councilmember | Ken Toren | Dec. 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Councilmember | Bryan Mekechuk | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Morgan HillPopulation 45,425 · Mayor Mark Turner
Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councilmember, District D (Mayor Pro Tem) | Marilyn Librers | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Mayor | Mark Turner | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District A | Miriam T. Vega | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District B | Yvonne Martínez Beltrán | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District C | Soraida Iwanaga | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City Treasurer | Cindy Rogers Murphy | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Mountain ViewPopulation 83,732 · Mayor Emily Ann Ramos
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Emily Ann Ramos | ||
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Chris Clark | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Emily Ann Ramos | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Alison Hicks | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Ellen Kamei | Dec. 2026 | Running for Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 2 |
| Councilmember | Lucas Ramirez | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | John McAlister | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Pat Showalter | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Palo AltoPopulation 67,237 · Mayor Vicki Veenker
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Vicki Veenker | ||
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Vicki Veenker | Dec. 31, 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Greer Stone | Dec. 31, 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Ed Lauing | Dec. 31, 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Julie Lythcott-Haims | Dec. 31, 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Patrick Burt | Dec. 31, 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | George Lu | Dec. 31, 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Keith Reckdahl | Dec. 31, 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
San JoséPopulation 990,138 · Mayor Matt Mahan
Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Matt Mahan | Dec. 31, 2028 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 9 (Vice Mayor) | Pam Foley | Dec. 31, 2026 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Rosemary Kamei | Dec. 31, 2026 | Rosemary Kamei (unopposed, 12,261 votes) elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Pamela Campos | Dec. 31, 2028 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Anthony Tordillos | Dec. 31, 2026 | Anthony Tordillos (unopposed, 10,588 votes) elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| Councilmember, District 4 | David Cohen | Dec. 31, 2028 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Peter Ortiz | Dec. 31, 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 6 | Michael Mulcahy | Dec. 31, 2028 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 7 | Bien Doan | Dec. 31, 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 8 | Domingo Candelas | Dec. 31, 2028 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 10 | George Casey | Dec. 31, 2028 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
Santa ClaraPopulation 130,256 · Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor
Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Lisa M. Gillmor | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 1 (Vice Mayor) | Albert Gonzalez | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Raj Chahal | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Karen Hardy | Dec. 2026 | Running for Mayor of Santa Clara |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Kevin Park | Dec. 2028 | Running for Mayor of Santa Clara |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Sudhanshu "Suds" Jain | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 6 | Kelly G. Cox | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City Clerk | Bob O'Keefe | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Chief of PolicePolice Department | Cory B. Morgan | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
SaratogaPopulation 30,319 · Mayor Chuck Page
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Chuck Page | ||
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Chuck Page | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Tina Walia | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Belal Aftab | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Yan Zhao | Dec. 2026 | Running for Santa Clara County Board of Education, Trustee Area 2 |
| Councilmember | Kookie Fitzsimmons | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
SunnyvalePopulation 154,236 · Mayor Larry Klein
Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Larry Klein | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 5 (Vice Mayor) | Richard Mehlinger | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Linda Sell | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Alysa Cisneros | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Murali Srinivasan | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Charlsie Chang | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 6 | Eileen Le | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Stanford (18,662), Alum Rock (10,440), East Foothills (7,139), San Martin (6,954), Burbank (5,333), Cambrian Park (3,494), Loyola (3,430), Lexington Hills (2,692), Fruitdale (986).
State
Statewide officers serve all of California; legislators listed here represent districts that include part of Santa Clara County.
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Gavin Newsom Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Lieutenant Governor of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Eleni Kounalakis Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Running for State Treasurer |
| Attorney General of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Rob Bonta Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Secretary of State of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Shirley N. Weber Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Controller of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Malia M. Cohen Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Treasurer of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Fiona Ma Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Running for Lieutenant Governor |
| Insurance Commissioner of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Ricardo Lara Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Superintendent of Public Instruction of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Tony Thurmond | Jan. 2027 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Member, State Board of Equalization, District 2 | Sally J. Lieber Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| State Senator, District 10California State Senate | Vacant | Vacant; on the Nov. 3 ballot | |
| State Senator, District 13California State Senate | Josh Becker Democratic | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| State Senator, District 15California State Senate | Dave Cortese Democratic | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Assemblymember, District 23California State Assembly | Marc Berman Democratic | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Assemblymember, District 24California State Assembly | Alex Lee Democratic | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Assemblymember, District 25California State Assembly | Ash Kalra Democratic | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Assemblymember, District 26California State Assembly | Patrick Ahrens Democratic | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Assemblymember, District 28California State Assembly | Gail Pellerin Democratic | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Assemblymember, District 29California State Assembly | Robert Rivas Democratic | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
Federal
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Senator for CaliforniaU.S. Senate | Adam Schiff Democratic | Jan. 3, 2031 | Next election Nov. 5, 2030 |
| U.S. Senator for CaliforniaU.S. Senate | Alex Padilla Democratic | Jan. 3, 2029 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| U.S. Representative, California District 16U.S. House of Representatives | Sam Liccardo Democratic | Jan. 3, 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| U.S. Representative, California District 17U.S. House of Representatives | Ro Khanna Democratic | Jan. 3, 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| U.S. Representative, California District 18U.S. House of Representatives | Zoe Lofgren Democratic | Jan. 3, 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| U.S. Representative, California District 19U.S. House of Representatives | Jimmy Panetta Democratic | Jan. 3, 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
Santa Clara County in Census figures
1,902,047
Population
659,353
Households
38.1
Median age
25.0%
Hispanic or Latino
41.5%
Born outside the U.S.
17.1%
Speak Spanish at home
$164,281
Median household income
$80,312
Per capita income
7.1%
Below the poverty line
56.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
Unemployment rate
55.1%
Homes occupied by owners
$1,490,600
Median home value
$2,857
Median gross rent
1,936,259
2020 Census count
- Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
- White 27.2%
- Asian 40.3%
- Black 2.2%
- Other or multiracial 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino people may be of any race; the other groups count people who are not Hispanic.
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