Halloween GOTV Rally & Final Volunteer Push!

Election Day is right around the corner, and we're bringing labor together for one final push to get out the union vote!

Join the South Bay Labor Council on Saturday, October 31st, for our Halloween-themed GOTV Rally & Canvass Launch! We'll kick off the morning with coffee, breakfast burritos, and costumes before heading out to talk with voters and elect labor-endorsed candidates.

When: Saturday, October 31st | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: 2302 Zanker Road, San José

Can't make it Saturday? Join us for GOTV shifts through Election Day! Volunteers can walk or phone bank on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, with drop-in shifts available.

Virtual phone banking options are also available! For more information, contact Jack McGovern at [email protected].

Every conversation counts. Let's finish strong and turn out the union vote!

RSVP: [email protected] or Click Here

November 2026 General Election Voter Guide

2026 General Election Volunteer Schedule 

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Statement from The South Bay Labor Council

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 5
Christina Tovar — 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

Los Gatos Town Council — At Large
Jeffrey Suzuki — Sole Endorsement

Los Gatos Town Council  — At Large
Rob Moore — 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

Mountain View City Council - At Large
IdaRose Sylvester — Sole Endorsement

Mountain View City Council - At Large
James Kuszmaul— Sole Endorsement

Palo Alto City Council — At Large
Vicki Veenker — Sole Endorsement

Palo Alto City Council — At Large
Yudy Deng— 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
Gordon 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 1
Darcie Green — Sole Endorsement

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
Magaly Fernandez — Sole Endorsement
Johnny Ray Reyna — Open 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

Gilroy Unified School District — Area 3
Michelle Nelson — Sole endorsement

Gilroy Unified School District — Area 4
Jane Stevens — 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
Kamal Yassin⁠ — Sole 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
Palo Alto Measure J — YES
2026 Regional Transportation Measure — YES

2026 Labor Day Weekend BBQ

General Election Labor Campaign Kick- Off

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