The June 2 primary for California's Senate District 10, covering parts of Alameda and Santa Clara counties, has become a battleground of big money. Union City Councilmember Scott Sakakihara has received over $3 million from tech PACs tied to Uber, Meta, and billionaires, plus $1 million of his own money.
Opponent Anne Kepner, a consumer attorney, has been supported by labor PACs but faced nearly $550,000 in opposition spending from business interests. San Jose Councilmember David Cohen, with the most political experience, criticizes the spending as 'obscene' and emphasizes his grassroots support.
The race highlights tensions between tech wealth and progressive values, with candidates debating the influence of money in politics.