Cristina Oviedo planned to vote on election day, but was too busy. She would like to see ballot measures that address homelessness and addiction. Photo by Lorraine Gabbert.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan holds a news conference to advocate for special elections with dozens of residents in front of City Hall on Nov. 28, 2022. Photo by Jana Kadah.
Residents packed into the San Jose City Council chambers to speak for or against holding a special election to fill two vacancies on Dec. 5, 2022. Photo by Jana Kadah.
Alum Rock Union School District board member Corina Herrera-Loera is running for the District 2 seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Photo courtesy of Corina Herrera-Loera.