Santa Clara County Assessor Race: Early Results
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The next election results update is Wednesday by 5 p.m.
Early results show Neysa Fligor leading the race for Santa Clara County assessor.
Current Vote Counts (as of 10:50 p.m. Tuesday)
As of 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, the vote counts are as follows:
- Neysa Fligor: 38.2% (118,661 votes)
- Rishi Kumar: 24.3% (75,508 votes)
- Yan Zhao: 20.6% (63,995 votes)
- Bryan Do: 16.6% (51,569 votes)
The race to Replace Larry stone
Santa Clara County voters are choosing between four candidates for the next county assessor, in a race sparked by the retirement of Larry Stone, who held the role for 30 years.
Meet the Candidates
The contenders include:
- Yan Zhao: Saratoga Councilmember (yan4assessor.com)
- Neysa Fligor: Los Altos Vice Mayor, currently working in the assessor’s office (voteneysaforassessor.com)
- Rishi Kumar: Tech executive and former Saratoga Councilmember (rishikumar.com)
- Bryan Do: Board member for the East Side Union High School District (bryando.org)
What’s at Stake?
Whoever emerges victorious from the Nov.4 election – or the possible runoff on Dec.30 – will take the helm of an office responsible for assessing the property values that make up the county’s more than $700 billion real estate and business property rolls. These assessments have profound implications for property owners as well as the county’s tax revenue.
Key Takeaways
- Neysa Fligor currently holds a significant lead in the early results.
- The race is competitive, with Rishi Kumar and Yan Zhao also receiving substantial support.
- The new assessor will oversee the valuation of over $700 billion in property.
- A runoff election is possible if no candidate receives a majority of the votes.