Santa Clara County Judicial Races

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Judge of the Superior Court, Office 5

Top candidate wins seat.

Johnene Linda Stebbins56.7%
341,191 votes
Jay Boyarsky43.2%
259,916 votes
Updated at 7:54 PM PT on Dec 5, 2024
Santa Clara County

Candidate Statements

Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.

Jay Boyarsky

  • Chief Assistant District Attorney, Santa Clara 
  • Youth: “As a prosecutor of 30 years, I am passionate about justice, especially protecting children.”
  • Experience: “I am District Attorney Jeff Rosen’s second-in-command, running the largest DA’s office in Northern California.”
  • Accomplishments: “I worked tirelessly to change the law. ‘Maricela’s Law’ made it easier to prosecute rapists and child molesters.” 
  • www.jayboyarsky.com

Johnene Linda Stebbins

  • Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara 
  • Experience: “Johnene has prosecuted thousands of cases including homicide, child molestation, sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse.”
  • Priorities: “She has dedicated her career to fighting for public safety, championing victims’ rights, while embracing fairness, compassion and rehabilitation.”
  • Environment: “Johnene is recognized for her steadfast commitment to the prosecution of environmental crimes.”
  • www.johnenelindastebbinsforjudge.org

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