San Jose
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Yes on Measure B for Fair Elections and a Just Democracy
Won with 55.48% Yes 44.52% No
Democracy works best when it reflects all our voices — no matter who we are, what we look like, or what’s in our wallet. San José has the opportu…
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A Leaderful Vision for Equity and Justice
April 20, 2021
Here at Bay Rising Action, we know that our communities are powerful and leaderful. When we elect accountable leaders who truly represent us at every…
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Textbank for local progressive candidates!
October 29, 2020
Texting is an easy way to get out the vote from wherever you’re based. All you need is a phone and a computer. Sign up now to help support these…
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Measure H – Increase Card Room Tax for City Services
Won with 72.6% Yes 27.4% No
This measure would raise card room taxes from 15% to 16.5% and allow each of the city’s two casinos to add 15 tables. The San Jose Mercury News oppose…
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Measure G – Strengthen Planning Commission & Police Auditing
Won with 77.2% Yes 22.8% No
San Jose has been the site of some of the most egregious abuses by police–from the outright brutalizing of protestors, to the discovery of a rac…
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Cindy Chavez
Won with Advancing to November Runoff: 39.3% Yes 60.7% Other Candidates
Cindy Chavez is a longtime labor and community ally with a history of partnering with grassroots organizations that represent working families and has…
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David Cohen
Won with 51.3% Yes 48.7% No
David Cohen is taking on the most conservative member of the city council. He will represent workers, fight for sustainable climate solutions and work…
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Jake Tonkel
Lost with 46.1% Yes 53.9% No
Jake Tonkel is a committed advocate for racial justice, health care and universal child care, and he is supported by the working people of San Jose. H…
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