By Robert Haugh
Santa Clara County voters head to the polls today (Tuesday, December 30, 2025) in an unusual Election Day timed so late in the year that ballots will still be counted in the next year.
The election is a special runoff for County Assessor, the office that oversees the assessment of taxable property countywide. Current County Assessor Larry Stone retired before the end of his full term.
Two candidates are on the ballot.
Neysa Fligor is the county’s current assistant assessor. She’s campaigning on experience and continuity. She said her background will allow for a seamless transition and immediate readiness to lead.
Rishi Kumar does not have direct experience in the assessor’s office but has a background in tech and local government. He’s pitching a management-and-reform message with a focus on affordability for seniors.
The timing is unusual. And election officials have acknowledged that turnout may be low, impacted by the holiday week. Polls close at 8 p.m.
Here are the official ballot drop box locations in Santa Clara:
- Briarwood Elementary School (Outside Drop Box) 1930 Townsend Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
- Central Park Branch Library (Outside Drop Box) 2635 Homestead Road Santa Clara, CA 95051
- Kona Kai Swim Club (Outside Drop Box) 680 Hubbard Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
- Mission College (Student Drop Off) 3000 Mission College Boulevard Santa Clara, CA 95054
- Northside Branch Library (Outside Drop Box) 695 Moreland Way Santa Clara, CA 95054
