Santa Clara County Democratic Party ~ Democratic Party of Silicon Valley

The Santa Clara County Democratic Party endorses candidates in local non-partisan races (city councils, school boards, etc). The process begins with the close of candidate filing. If you are a candidate in Santa Clara County (and a registered Democrat) and would like to request the SCCDCC endorsement, download our Questionnaire, fill it out, and email it to endorsement@sccdp.org.

2010 Legislative Candidate Questionnaire for November 2010 Election

2010 School Board Candidate Questionnaire for November 2010 Election

November 2012 election

Local Non-Partisan Races, November 6, 2012

San Jose City Council District 10: Robert Braunstein

State Ballot Initiatives

Yes on Proposition 30
Protects funding for schools and local public safety

No on Proposition 31
Locks California into permanent underfunding of education, health, and other vital services

No on Proposition 32
Creates special exemptions for billionaires and Super PACs allowing them to buy elections

No on Proposition 33
Auto insurance rate hike

Yes on Proposition 34
Repeals death penalty and replaces with life without parole

Yes on Proposition 35
Increases penalties for human trafficking

Yes on Proposition 36
Reforms "Three Strikes" law

Yes on Proposition 37
Labeling of genetically engineered foods

No on Proposition 38
Munger initiative

Neutral on Proposition 39
Adjusts taxes for multi-state corporations to fund clean energy programs

Yes on Proposition 40
Referendum on State Senate district boundaries - a yes vote affirms the outcome of the independent redistricting commission process.