November 5, 2024 Election

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General Information

General Information for Candidates running in the November 2024 Election
Frequently Asked Questions
Resolution 24-9314 (Political Campaign Voluntary Expenditure Limit and the Campaign Contribution Limit for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election)
Resolution 24-9336 (Calling of a General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024)

League of Women Voters Santa Clara Candidate Forums

For information on the upcoming virtual forums, please visit www.lwvsjsc.org/candidate-forums

Wednesday, October 16

6:00 p.m. Council District 1
7:15 p.m. Council District 4

Thursday, October 17

6:00 p.m. Council District 5

Tuesday, October 22

7:15 p.m. City Clerk

Tuesday, October 29

6:00 p.m. Council District 6

Dark Money and Election Law

Regulations Regarding Contributions Influencing Santa Clara City Elections

Ordinance No. 1979 (Dark Money Ordinance)

This ordinance, also known as the "Dark Money" Ordinance is intended to shine light on the origin of financial support for and against local election candidates and measures.

To report potential election law or Dark Money Ordinance violations, please email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or call 408-615-2220.

Information on Candidate Elections

Only registered voters who reside in District 1, 4, 5, and 6 may run for office (4 year terms)
Only registered voters who reside in District 1, 4, 5, and 6 may vote for their respective candidates
Only registered voters who reside in the City of Santa Clara may run for the elected at-large offices of Chief of Police and City Clerk (4 year terms)
Nomination of Candidates Log
Qualified List of Candidates and Contact Information

Measure I

Official Ballot Language

To improve 911 emergency response; fix streets to reduce potholes and provide safer roads and routes for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists; upgrade storm drains/pipes to prevent flooding/sinkholes; and renovate/replace recreation, library and other community facilities; shall the City of Santa Clara's measure authorizing $400,000,000 in bonds, funded by levying an estimated $19 per $100,000 of assessed value while bonds are outstanding, generating approximately $21,674,000 annually, with annual audits and citizen oversight of spending, be adopted?

Resolution Calling Election for Ballot Measure

Primary Argument in Favor Measure

Primary Argument Against Measure

Rebuttal Argument to Primary Argument Against

Rebuttal Argument to Primary Argument in Favor

Impartial Analysis