I agree it is time to thank Congresswoman Anna Eshoo for her stellar career. She has always listened to her constituents and supported them. Supervisor Joe Simitian is the best person to fill this position as he has long upheld democratic values shared with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. Supervisor Joe Simitian is an outstanding public servant whose career in service to the community is exemplary.

Can she be cloned?!! Please! We’ve been so fortunate to have her as our representative. She made things happen!
Well deserved retirement.

Noooooooooo! I love Anna!

Where are the women candidates

ALB, you said it perfectly:

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo has always listened to her constituents and supported them.

Supervisor Joe Simitian is the best person to fill this position and is an outstanding public servant whose career in service to the community is exemplary.

I agree with ALB and Ramona! I think the story misused "notoriety " as that's a negative characterization. "Note" or "prominence" would have been better choices.

How about a mention for the possibility that a Republican may want to fill her seat ? Is that beyond comprehension? Is it too much to ask that you list the names of some possible candidates from the other party? Certainly there are a few who will vie for the open seat, no?

A good career and a graceful exit that opens opportunities for a new generation of leaders.

Anna Eshoo has been a dedicated public servant. I've voted for her more times than I can count as well as received constituent help on several occasions. I still find it odd that this article lists "candidates rumored for the seat" with absolutely no mention of Rishi Kumar.

Really? Not even a rumor? I just got mail from his campaign, so I'll start one here.

You don't have to agree with Kumar's positions to observe that he has been the only serious competitor to Eshoo in the Democratic primary, and received 42.2% of the vote in the 2022 general election (according to Web Link ) Why does this article jump immediately to a more conventional slate of local Democratic officials?

Congress member Eshoo - take a bow. You have served us with great heart and clear values over the decades. We thank you and will hold you as the standard for those to come.

Incorruptable Supervisor Joe Simitian is heads and shoulders, far and away, the person to fill Anna's shoes. His 3 plus decades of experience as school board president, Palo Alto Council member and Mayor, State Assemblyman and Senator, then 3 terms as County Supervisor is a record that others cannot offer.

Joe's intelligence, breadth of knowledge about the workings of government and goverence can be seen in his ability to work with all to get his astounding list of accomplishments done. From mental health care for young people, his indespensible skill shown in saving Buena Vista Mobile Home Park, and with so many other issues that actually matter to people, people come first for him.

From Eshoo to Simitian, the torch passes, and we will be in good hands in D.C.

Anna Eshoo has helped me personally with two major federal government problems. She helped me secure my late husband's retirement after he died and the government made it difficult to get. She also got me reinstated to medicare when I was suddenly dropped for no reason. Both times her office staff worked quickly and efficiently! Thank you, Anna, for your good values in keeping democracy alive for California.

I voted for Rep Eshoo more than once but considering the situation our country and state are in, her voting record, the next local house representative should be conservative who can review the information and make decisions based on what is good for the country and California. We do not have this in our state with Rep Eshoo and others adhering to the DNC message verbatim especially in her email updates. Rep Eshoo accomplished very little since ’92 as she adhered to Rep Pelosi’s directives.

The next person should be held accountable in their first and second terms to deliver results to improve the country’s future.

Ocam's Razor, You sound negative like Rishi Kumar did when he was challenging Eshoo's accomplishments, which are extensive and superlative. Many people were offended by the nastiness of his campaign. Your misspelling of Occam's Razor is not surprising.