Election – San Jose Inside

Ballots Trickle in, as Record Low Voter Turnout Looms

Barry Holtzclaw — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:24:47 +0000

The primary turnout in the county in 2022 was just under 36 percent, and this year’s county tally is likely to be under 30%, based on this week’s trends.

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New San Jose Mayor Seeks Police Headcount Increases, County Support on Safety Issues

Dan Pulcrano — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 14:10:26 +0000

In a Tuesday interview, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan discussed prioritizing public safety and accelerating housing construction to address the homelessness crisis.

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ELECTION 2022: Did You Vote Yet? Turn in Your Ballot or Vote at a Polling Place

San Jose Inside — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:00:30 +0000

If you are not sure if you are registered to vote, you can check your status at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov.

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Abortion Rights Get Big Thumbs Up from Power Poll Respondents, Who Also Look at Ballot Measures

Barry Holtzclaw — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:44:03 +0000

In a survey regarding six statewide measures on the November ballot, San Jose Inside Power Poll finds widespread support of constitutional protection for contraception and abortion access.

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Candidate Op-Ed: ‘I Apologize For the Insensitivity of My Words in 2016.’

Barry Holtzclaw — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:58:27 +0000

'I now hold a deeper understanding of the perspectives and needs of survivors and a broader view of the crossroads of sexual violence and mass incarceration.'

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Facebook Allowed Surge of Insurrection Threats Leading up to Jan. 6 Attack on Capitol

Barry Holtzclaw — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 20:21:35 +0000

A ProPublica/Washington Post analysis of Facebook posts, internal company documents and interviews, provides the clearest evidence yet that the social media giant played a critical role in spreading lies that fomented the violence of Jan. 6.

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Sgt. Christine Nagaye Throws Her Hat into Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Race

The Fly — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:00:38 +0000

At first glance, the 19-year veteran looks cut from a different cloth than other candidates—running for elected office for the first time

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San Jose City Hall Veteran’s Exit Clouded with Confusion

The Fly — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:00:03 +0000

City Hall insiders are left questioning why Omar Torres stepped down from his role in Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco's office

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SCC DA faces first challenger in a decade in 2022 election

Katie Lauer — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:42:40 +0000

District Attorney Jeff Rosen will appear on ballots along with Sajid Khan, a Santa Clara County deputy public defender since 2008.

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The SCC Assessor’s Race is the Political Show of the Season

The Fly — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:00:28 +0000

After 26 virtually unopposed years, Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone may finally have met a match in Gary Kremen.

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