Serving people of
San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy
Candidates and Candidates Forums
See below for campaign finance and other information about candidates on your ballot.
What is a Candidates Forum?
We invite ALL candidates on the ballot for a contest to answer questions and give statements before the public. Each candidate will have the same amount of time to speak. Most of our forums are now online.
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How will it help me decide my vote?
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You can watch and listen to candidates address issues in more than just a brief sound bite.
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You can submit questions to be asked of all candidates.
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You may choose between candidates based on direct observations.
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You become engaged in the political process.
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What should I consider while viewing?
We suggest you watch and listen with these ideas in mind:
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Think ahead and decide which issues are most import to you.
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Is the candidate answering the question? Pay attention to HOW the candidate answers the questions. Are they specific? Sincere? Knowledgeable?
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Based on the candidate's responses: Do they reflect your values? Does he or she support the priorities and issues that you care about?
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We ask all candidates to agree to these rules.
December 30, 2025 Special Election
This special election is a runoff for the two candidates who received the most votes in the November 4 election for Assessor of Santa Clara County: Neysa Fligor and Rishi Kumar. Registered voters should start receiving election material from the Registrar of Voters about December 8.
The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County held a forum for the four candidates running for Assessor of Santa Clara County in the November election. We invite you to watch a video of this live forum and pay close attention to the statements made by Neysa Fligor and Rishi Kumar. VIEW FORUM
What are the responsibilities of the Assessor?
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Identify all taxable property and determine its fair value, according to law.
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Apply exemptions as appropriate.​
Request a Candidates Forum?
The League of Women Voters San Jose/Santa Clara partners with local neighborhood associations, cities, parent organizations, and diverse community groups to sponsor Candidates Forums. If your organization would like to work with us to produce a Forum, please ask us starting about 3 months before election day.