Pete Dailey leads in Santa Clara Valley Water District Area 7 race

Early election results indicate Pete Dailey is leading in the race for the Area 7 seat on the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors, according to Palo Alto Online. Dailey has received approximately 57.6% of the vote, while incumbent Rebecca Eisenberg has about 42.4%, based on initial tallies released Tuesday evening.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District, known as Valley Water, oversees much of the local water supply and manages stream maintenance and flood protection efforts throughout Santa Clara County. The district is divided into seven geographic areas, each represented by a director elected by voters in that area.

Area 7 covers parts of Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, and Los Gatos. The race has been described as contentious, with Dailey expressing confidence in his lead and optimism about his potential victory.

Dailey’s lead has been consistent across multiple updates on election night, with vote percentages remaining near 57% for Dailey and 42% for Eisenberg. The final results and any subsequent developments will be announced as the vote count concludes.