November 2026 General Election Endorsements
Federal and State Endorsements
Governor — Xavier Becerra
Lt. Governor — Fiona Ma
Secretary of State — Shirley Weber
Attorney General — Rob Bonta
Controller — Malia Cohen
Treasurer — Eleni Kounalakis
Insurance Commissioner — Jane Kim
Superintendent of Public Instruction — Richard Barrera
Board of Equalization, District 2— Sally Lieber
Congressional District 17 — Ro Khanna
Congressional District 18 — Zoe Lofgren
Congressional District 19 — Jimmy Panetta
CA State Senate, District 10 — Scott Sakakihara
CA State Assembly, District 24 — Alex Lee
CA State Assembly, District 25 — Ash Kalra
CA State Assembly, District 26 — Patrick Ahrens
CA State Assembly, District 28— Gail Pellerin
CA State Assembly, District 29 — Robert Rivas
South Bay Labor Council November 2026 Endorsements
Cupertino City Council — At Large
J.R. Fruen — Sole Endorsement
Seema Lindskog — Sole Endorsement
John Tang — Sole Endorsement
Gilroy City Council — District 4
Diana Sanchez Bentz — Sole Endorsement
Gilroy City Council — District 6
Rebeca Armendariz — Sole Endorsement
Hollister City Council — District 2
Brian Chavez — Sole Endorsement
Hollister City Council — District 3
Dolores Morales — Sole Endorsement
Milpitas City Council — At Large
Bill Chuan — Sole Endorsement
Seema Kanani — Sole Endorsement
Mayor of Milpitas
Hon Lien — Sole Endorsement
Morgan Hill City Council — District B
Steven Hayes — Dual Endorsement
Yvonne Martinez Beltran — Dual Endorsement
Morgan Hill City Council — District D
Dolores Alvarado — Sole Endorsement
Mountain View City Council - At Large
Erik Poicon — Sole Endorsement
Palo Alto City Council — At Large
Vicki Veenker — Sole Endorsement
San Benito County Board of Supervisors — District 5, Short Term
John Williams — Sole Endorsement
Santa Clara City Council — District 2
Kimberley Williams — Dual Endorsement
Yvonne Inciarte — Dual Endorsement
Santa Clara City Council — District 3
Kyle Madej — Sole Endorsement
Mayor of Santa Clara
Gary Ferraris — Sole Endorsement
Santa Clara Valley Water District — District 1
John Varela — Sole Endorsement
Santa Clara Valley Water District — District 6
Milan Balinton — Sole Endorsement
Santa Clara Valley Water District — District 7
Pete Dailey — Sole Endorsement
San Jose City Council — District 5
Peter Ortiz— Sole Endorsement
San Jose City Council — District 7
Bien Doan — Sole Endorsement
Van Le — Open Endorsement
San Jose City Council — District 9
Gorden Chester —Sole Endorsement
Saratoga City Council — At Large
Jeri Bromley — Sole Endorsement
Sunnyvale City Council — District 1
Linda Sell — Sole Endorsement
Sunnyvale City Council — District 3
Murali Srinivasan — Sole Endorsement
Sunnyvale City Council — District 5
Richard Mehlinger — Sole Endorsement
SCHOOL BOARD AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT RACES
Alum Rock Union School District — Trustee Area 3
Delia Oseguera — Sole Endorsement
Andres Quintero — Open Endorsement
Alum Rock Union School District — Trustee Area 5
Jennifer “Jenny” Ludwig — Sole Endorsement
Berryessa Union School District — At Large
Jaria Jaug — Sole Endorsement
Campbell Union High School District — Trustee Area 1
James S. Kim — Sole Endorsement
Campbell Union High School District — Trustee Area 2
Elisabeth Halliday — Sole Endorsement
Campbell Union School District — Trustee Area 4
Mohit Vora — Open Endorsement
Campbell Union School District — Trustee Area 5
Vartika Chandra — Sole Endorsement
Cupertino Union School District — At Large
Ava Chiao — Sole Endorsement
East Side Union High School District — Trustee Area 1, Short Term
Meredith “Mer” Curry Nunez — Sole Endorsement
East Side Union High School District — Trustee Area 4
Lorena Chavez — Dual Endorsement
Tony Lam — Dual Endorsement
Evergreen School District — At Large
Monte Wright — Sole Endorsement
Corinna Diener — Sole Endorsement
Foothill-De Anza Community College District — Trustee Area 4
William “Bill” Wilson — Sole Endorsement
Fremont Union High School District — Trustee Area 3
Rosa Kim — Sole Endorsement
Fremont Union High School District — Trustee Area 4
Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto — Sole Endorsement
Gavilan Joint Community College District — Trustee Area 1
Kathy Chavez Napoli — Sole Endorsement
Gavilan Joint Community College District — Trustee Area 3
Gabriel Gutierrez — Sole Endorsement
Gavilan Joint Community College District — Trustee Area 5
Jeanie Wallace — Sole Endorsement
Gavilan Joint Community College District — Trustee Area 7
Irma Gonzalez — Sole Endorsement
Morgan Hill Unified School District — Trustee Area 1
Nancy Altman — Sole Endorsement
Morgan Hill Unified School District — Trustee Area 2
Gabriela “Gabby” Winter — Sole Endorsement
Morgan Hill Unified School District — Trustee Area 3
Art Cohen — Sole Endorsement
Sarah Northrup Gadus — Open Endorsement
Morgan Hill Unified School District — Trustee Area 4
Glen Webb — Sole Endorsement
Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District — Trustee Area 2
Ellen Kamei — Sole Endorsement
Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District — Trustee Area 3
Thida Cornes — Sole Endorsement
Mountain View Whisman School District — At Large
Devon Conley — Sole Endorsement
Oak Grove School District — Trustee Area 2
Victor Ramirez — Sole Endorsement
Oak Grove School District — Trustee Area 3
Sophie Freestone — Sole Endorsement
Oak Grove School District — Trustee Area 5
Paul Chun — Sole Endorsement
Orchard School District — At Large
Lyseria Phillips — Sole Endorsement
Palo Alto Unified School District — At Large
Linda Henigin — Sole Endorsement
San Jose–Evergreen Community College District — Trustee Area 4
Maria Fuentes — Sole Endorsement
San Jose Unified School District — Trustee Area 2
José Magaña — Sole Endorsement
San Jose Unified School District — Trustee Area 4
Mary Grunthaner — Dual Endorsement
Michael Melillo — Dual Endorsement
Santa Clara County Board of Education — Trustee Area 2
Yan Zhao — Sole Endorsement
Santa Clara County Board of Education — Trustee Area 7
Raeena Lari — Open Endorsement
Santa Clara Unified School District — Trustee Area 3
Vickie Fairchild — Open Endorsement
West Valley–Mission Community College District — Trustee Area 3
Anne Kepner — Dual Endorsement
Colin Glaves — Dual Endorsement
West Valley–Mission Community College District — Trustee Area 5
Diane Lamkin — Sole Endorsement
West Valley–Mission Community College District — Trustee Area 7
Doug Robb — Sole Endorsement
Susan Fish — Open Endorsement
BALLOT MEASURES
Mountain View Measure E — YES
Mountain View Measure F — YES
2026 Regional Transportation Measure — YES
2026 Labor Day Weekend BBQ
General Election Labor Campaign Kick- Off
South Bay Labor Council's
General Election Endorsement Schedule
If you are a candidate interested in seeking the endorsement of the labor council, contact SBLC Political Director Jack McGovern at [email protected].
The South Bay Labor Council’s COPE Endorsement Committee will conduct candidate interviews in August.
Please see the endorsement schedule below:
Local City Candidate Interviews
- Wednesday, August 5, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, if needed
- Monday, August 10, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 11, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Labor & Community Reception for Union City Councilman & State Senate District 10 Candidate Scott Sakakihara
Join us for an important Labor & Community Reception featuring Union City Councilmember and State Senate District 10 candidate Scott Sakakihara! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with Scott and discuss his vision for our community.
Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose
Your voice matters—come and show your support!
Scan the QR code to RSVP and be part of this vital conversation! #sobaylabor
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South Bay Labor Council Statement Regarding Cesar Chavez
South Bay Labor Council Statement Regarding Cesar Chavez. In alignment with the AFL-CIO, we will not be participating in Cesar Chavez Day events at this time. We urge all unions and allies to read and share the AFL-CIO’s full statement by clicking here.
Statement from the South Bay Labor Council on the San José City Council’s Approval of
High-Road Job Standards
2026 Calendar
