U.S. House — California 16th Congressional District
June 2026 California Primary
June 2, 2026
Upcoming
✦ AI Race Summary
CA-16 covers central San Mateo County, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and adjacent Santa Clara County areas. First-term incumbent Sam Liccardo (D) is running for re-election after winning the 2024 open seat.
Candidates · sorted by endorsements
Democrat
· U.S. Representative (incumbent)
First-term U.S. Representative; former mayor of San Jose 2015–2023. Stanford / Harvard Law graduate, former Santa Clara County prosecutor.
BAJC-Action · Endorsed
Hindu United Vote · Endorsed
No Party Preference
· attorney / small businessperson
Bay Area attorney and small-business owner.
Republican
· law student
Law student; first-time candidate.
Republican
· investor
Investor; first-time candidate.