Joe Simitian

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In 2024, Simitian ran to represent California's 16th congressional district to replace the retiring Anna Eshoo, earning her endorsement in the primary. [19] His candidacy prompted an unusual occurrence; despite announcing on election night that he was in the top two candidates, and would consequently advance to the November run-off, [20] as votes were counted in the following weeks, Simitian constantly traded places with another candidate, Evan Low, for second and third place. The final results saw the two tie, and as a result both – alongside first-placed Sam Liccardo – were expected to be on the ballot for the general election, in only the second three-way election since California adopted the top-two primary system in 2012. [21] [22] Given the close result, the possibility of a recount has been raised, but SFist reported that neither campaign had the funds available to support one. [23] Both campaigns released statements indicating that they intend to compete in the general election. [24]

However, after a poll believed to be conducted on behalf of supporters of first-placed Sam Liccardo testing two-way match-ups was fielded, [25] two residents of the district, including former Liccardo campaign finance director and current donor Jonathan Padilla, requested a recount; Liccardo himself is ineligible to because he does not live in the district. [26] Liccardo's campaign denied responsibility, though they agreed the recount was necessary, saying "every vote should be counted." [27]

At the conclusion of the recount, Simitian was ultimately eliminated and Low advanced to the general election by a 5-vote margin. [28]

Personal life

Joe Simitian is married to Mary Hughes, a Bay Area political consultant. Simitian proposed to Hughes on election night in 1996 upon being elected to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. [29]

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References

  1. ↑ "[S. Joseph Simitian]". 2001.
  2. ↑ Biography
  3. ↑ About Joe Archived January 22, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ "Simitian announces he's running for Congress – Palo Alto Daily Post". November 29, 2023.
  5. ↑ Sen. Joe Simitian – Friends of UC Santa Cruz
  6. ↑ New California Hands Free Law
  7. ↑ Schwarzenegger outlaws text-messaging while driving – Los Angeles Times
  8. ↑ California senator declared persona non grata in Azerbaijan Archived April 14, 2013, at archive.today
  9. ↑ Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, June 2016 Presidential Primary Election Results
  10. ↑ Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, March 2020 Presidential Primary Election Results
  11. ↑ Mercury News editorial: Saving Buena Vista in Palo Alto still is worth doing
  12. ↑ Silicon Valley Seeks Solutions for Affordable Housing ABC 7
  13. ↑ Palo Alto Board Considers Building Teacher Housing Near Courthouse
  14. ↑ Santa Clara County Puts $10 Million Toward Inclusive Playground Mercury News
  15. ↑ Santa Clara County Hires First Chief Privacy Officer Next City
  16. ↑ Meet Joe Simitian, Silicon Valley's surveillance technology watchdog The Guardian
  17. ↑ Santa Clara County Approves Civilian Oversight for Sheriff's Office Jails Mercury News
  18. ↑ Santa Clara County Body Cams Approved for Deputies and Jail Officers Mercury News
  19. ↑ "Congresswoman Anna Eshoo endorses Joe Simitian in competitive race to succeed her". The Mercury News. January 10, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  20. ↑ Marzorati, Guy (March 5, 2024). "Liccardo Leads South Bay House Primary, Simitian Confident He'll Make General Election". KQED. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  21. ↑ Fang, Tim (April 3, 2024). "Evan Low, Joe Simitian tied for 2nd place in 16th District congressional race". CBS News. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  22. ↑ Marzorati, Guy (April 3, 2024). "In Extraordinary Tie, Evan Low and Joe Simitian Both Advance in Race for Silicon Valley House Seat". KQED. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  23. ↑ Barmann, Jay (April 3, 2024). "The Race for Second for South Bay Congressional Seat Has Ended In a Tie?". SFist. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  24. ↑ Sheyner, Gennady (April 3, 2024). "Three to go to Congressional general election in November". Palo Alto Online. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  25. ↑ Kadah, Jana (April 8, 2024). "Mysterious Silicon Valley poll in congressional race could signal recount". San José Spotlight. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  26. ↑ Marzorati, Guy (April 9, 2024). "Requests for Recount Could Upend Silicon Valley Race for Congress". KQED. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  27. ↑ Taylor, Sarah; Korte, Lara (April 9, 2024). "Tied California House race heading to a recount". Politico . Retrieved April 10, 2024.
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  29. ↑ Palo Alto Online
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Joe Simitian
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Simitian in 2020
Member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
from the 5th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 7, 2013