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District 1 Supervisor Race Heats Up in Santa Clara County
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In the Santa Clara County District 1 Supervisor race, incumbent Sylvia Arenas and challenger Rebecca Munson are vying for the position in the June 2 primary election. Arenas has raised over $119,000, while Munson has raised $7,500. Outside groups have spent over $130,000, mostly supporting Arenas. The South Bay Labor Council is a significant backer of Arenas, contributing over $125,000. Munson receives support from the California Taxpayer Protection Committee with $4,000. Arenas emphasizes community organizing and voter education, while Munson focuses on better representation for the agricultural district, budget balancing, and improving public hospitals. The race is seen as a key indicator of South Countys support for Arenas, who shifted the Board of Supervisors towards a more progressive stance in 2022.
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