Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and Assemblymember Evan Low are in a contested race for Congressional District 16, after a controversial voter recount knocked Supervisor Joe Simitian off the ballot.
Super PACs spent heavily in the race, with Liccardo having raised $4,338,802.71 and Low $2,489,160.71. Liccardo's super PAC received half a million dollars from Michael Bloomberg.
Support for the candidates from super PACs included donors like PG&E and the California Apartment Association, indicating significant outside influence in the race.
Local races in Santa Clara County include competitions for seats in the California Assembly District 26 and the County Board of Supervisors, adding to the high stakes political environment.
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