State Assemblymember Evan Low is considering a run to replace retiring Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, as several people compete for his District 26 seat. File photo.
San Jose Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco proposes a measure on Jan. 10 that would allow immigrants who are not U.S. citizens to participate in local elections. Photo by Tran Nguyen.
Dave Knopf, former assistant chief of the San Jose Police Department, recently filed papers to run for Santa Clara County sheriff. Photo courtesy of Knopf.
Former Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith is pictured in this file photo. Smith recently failed to appeal rulings related to a civil corruption case.