Ex-San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo leads early results in Silicon Valley congressional race

Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is leading in Silicon Valley’s hottest congressional race over state Assemblymember Evan Low in an unprecedented showdown between two powerful, liberal Bay Area politicians.

As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, early results show Liccardo leading with 59.8% of the vote, bumping Low to second place with 40.2% of the vote for Congressional District 16 between Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Voter turnout in Santa Clara County is just more than 40.4%. Voter turnout in San Mateo County is at 40%.