If you are a candidate interested in seeking the endorsement of the labor council, contact SBLC Political Director Jack McGovern at [email protected].
Below is the South Bay Labor Council’s 2026 COPE endorsement interview schedule for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election.
Interview format:
- Delegates of the South Bay Labor Council only
- All interviews will take place in person at the South Bay Labor Council, 2302 Zanker Rd, San José, CA 95131.
- Doors open: 30 minutes before the start time
Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Federal and State Candidates
Interviews will be conducted by the California Federation of Labor Unions
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
First Interview: 5:30 PM
Santa Clara County District Attorney
Endorsement interview
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
First Interview: 5:30 PM
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors — Districts 1 and 4
Endorsement interviews
San José City Council — District 1
Endorsement interview
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
First Interview: 5:30 PM
San José City Council — Districts 3 and 9
Endorsement interviews
Santa Clara County Assessor
Endorsement interview
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
First Interview: 5:30 PM
Make-Up Endorsement Interviews
Santa Clara County Sheriff
Interview date to be determined
(Details will be shared once scheduled)