Santosh Sahoo

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

4 candidates ran for City of Milpitas Mayor (Santa Clara County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Milpitas voters.

About Santosh Sahoo

Tech entrepreneur. Runs a small software company after more than two decades in leadership and corporate roles at Microsoft and IBM, and holds an MBA in finance. This is his first run for office.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Public safety, including funded police and emergency services and safer intersections
• Protecting core city services and controlling personnel costs
• Accountable government with clearer budgets, timelines and permits
• Leadership stability at City Hall
• Infrastructure, sustainable growth and small business support

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Santosh Sahoo only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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More about Santosh Sahoo

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Also running

• Hon Lien
• Carmen Montano
• Voltaire Soriben Montemayor

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Quick answers

What does the City of Milpitas Mayor seat do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who is Santosh Sahoo running against?

Hon Lien, Carmen Montano and Voltaire Soriben Montemayor, for City of Milpitas Mayor (Santa Clara County).

Should I vote for Santosh Sahoo?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Santosh Sahoo's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.