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About Santosh Sahoo
Santosh Sahoo is a candidate for Mayor of Milpitas in the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
The City of Milpitas' certified candidate list identifies Sahoo as a Tech Entrepreneur and confirms that he was fully qualified for the mayoral contest on August 10, 2026.
Official candidate status
Santosh Sahoo is listed by the City of Milpitas as a fully qualified candidate for Mayor in the November 3, 2026 election.
Santosh Sahoo is listed by the City of Milpitas as a fully qualified candidate for Mayor in the November 3, 2026 election.
“My focus is simple: safer streets, responsible growth, transparent decisions, and city services that work for residents.”
— Santosh Sahoo campaignCampaign Priorities
The following priorities are presented by the Sahoo campaign. They represent campaign positions and should not be interpreted as statements by the City of Milpitas.
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Responsible Growth
Connect growth with traffic planning, schools, utilities, parks, and protections for existing neighborhoods.
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Safer Streets
Focus on practical improvements intended to make Milpitas streets safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and families.
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Effective City Services
Emphasize responsive municipal services and clear accountability for projects and taxpayer-funded programs.
Why the Mayor's Race Matters
Milpitas uses a council-manager form of government. The City Council establishes policy and provides policy guidance to the administration, while professional city staff manage day-to-day municipal operations.
The mayor is one of five elected members of the City Council. The mayoral seat is elected at-large, so eligible voters throughout Milpitas participate in the election.
The 2026 election will fill one mayoral seat for a two-year term expiring in 2028.
How to Vote
October 5, 2026
Ballots are scheduled to begin mailing.
October 19, 2026
Regular voter-registration deadline.
October 24, 2026
First vote centers are scheduled to open in applicable
Voter's Choice Act counties.
November 3, 2026
Election Day. Polls are scheduled to be open from 7:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m.
First-time voters
If this is your first time voting, make sure you are registered before the regular deadline. California also provides Conditional Voter Registration for eligible voters who miss the regular registration deadline.
California generally does not require voters to show identification at the polls, although limited federal first-time-voter identification rules can apply in certain circumstances.
If you have questions at a voting location, ask an election worker for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santosh Sahoo officially qualified?
Yes. The City of Milpitas' certified list of candidates identifies Santosh Sahoo as fully qualified for Mayor, with a qualification date of August 10, 2026.
Is the Milpitas mayoral election partisan?
No. Milpitas municipal elections are nonpartisan.
Who can vote for mayor?
Eligible voters residing within the City of Milpitas can vote for mayor. The mayoral election is conducted at-large.
When is Election Day?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are scheduled to close at 8:00 p.m.
What if I am not registered by October 19?
Eligible voters who miss the regular registration deadline can ask about Conditional Voter Registration and provisional voting at an authorized voting location.
Do I have to vote for every race?
No. You may vote in the contests you choose. Leaving a contest blank does not invalidate the rest of your ballot.
Where can I learn more about Santosh Sahoo?
Visit the campaign's official website for campaign information, priorities, updates, and ways to get involved.
2026 Milpitas Mayoral Contest
The City's certified list identifies four qualified candidates for the mayoral seat:
- Hon Lien — Councilmember, City of Milpitas
- Santosh Sahoo — Tech Entrepreneur
- Carmen Montano — Mayor / Educator
- Voltaire Montemayor — Retired Geologist
Candidate information and qualifications are subject to official election records. Voters should consult the City and County election authorities for the official ballot.
Official Election Resources
City of Milpitas
Official 2026 election information and candidate filings.
Visit City Election Page →
Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters
Voter registration, ballots, voting locations, and election administration.
Visit Registrar →
California Secretary of State
Statewide voter-registration and election information.
Visit Secretary of State →
Santosh Sahoo Campaign
Campaign priorities, updates, and candidate information.
Visit Campaign Website →
Important:
This page contains campaign information supplied or published by the
Santosh Sahoo campaign and official election information from
government sources. Campaign statements and priorities are campaign
positions and are not statements of the City of Milpitas. For
official voting rules, registration status, ballot information,
voting locations, and election results, consult the appropriate
election authority.