Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has won the race for California's 16th Congressional District, succeeding retiring Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. Liccardo, a Democrat and two-term mayor, defeated state Assemblyman Evan Low, who was once the youngest Asian American and LGBTQ+ mayor in the country. The district covers parts of the Peninsula to the South Bay, including San Jose. Liccardo led with a substantial margin, as early results showed him with a 20% lead over Low. The campaign was marked by substantial spending and contention, including a recount that determined Low’s narrow advance to the general election. Despite endorsements for both candidates, Liccardo emerged victorious as projected by multiple outlets.