David Cohen
Democrat
San Jose Councilmember (District 4 — Berryessa/north San Jose) and current member of the Caltrain and Valley Transportation Authority boards. Best known for negotiating an agreement with Santa Clara County that lifted restrictions on housing development in north San Jose, with nearly 3,000 housing units now under construction in his district. Platform: shorten permitting timelines, cap developer fees, expand transit-oriented housing.
Race History
California State Senate — District 10
June 2026