Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo files paperwork to run for Congress

Thursday, November 30, 2023
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has taken a major step toward a run for Congress.

He hasn't made an official announcement yet.
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But today, Liccardo filed the paperwork to run for the House seat Anna Eshoo is about to vacate.

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Liccardo served as San Jose's mayor from 2014 to 2022.
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Eshoo said last week that she won't be running for re-election next year.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian announced his candidacy for the seat Wednesday.

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