Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo heads to Congress, Assemblymember Evan Low concedes

One of Silicon Valley’s most thrilling congressional races in years has come to a close, and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is heading to Congress, delivering a blow to opponent Assemblymember Evan Low in the race to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo.

The Associated Press called the race on Wednesday night for Liccardo, who was leading his opponent with nearly 60% of the vote. The former mayor is expected to be sworn into Congress on Jan. 3 and will represent District 16, which...