Santa Clara County Sheriff
June 2026 California Primary
June 2, 2026
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✦ AI Race Summary
Sheriff Bob Jonsen, who took office in January 2023 after defeating Kevin Jensen in a tight 2022 race, drew no qualified challengers for the June 2026 primary. He is unopposed.
Candidates
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· Santa Clara County Sheriff (incumbent, unopposed)
Forty-year law-enforcement veteran. Former Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy and former Palo Alto police chief. Took office January 2, 2023 after defeating Kevin Jensen by 7,351 votes despite a $724K opposition PAC spend backing Jensen. Inherited an office under federal monitoring tied to long-running jail conditions litigation; campaign has emphasized reform, accountability, and rebuilding the department's relationship with Latino and Vietnamese communities. Running unopposed for a second term.
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