Tordillos Leads San Jose District 3 Council Runoff Amid Budget Concerns

Anthony Tordillos, chair of San Jose's Planning Commission, is leading by a significant margin in the runoff election for the District 3 City Council seat, with approximately 64% of the vote compared to Gabby Chavez-Lopez's 35%. The seat was vacated by former Councilmember Omar Torres, who resigned amid a sex abuse scandal. Tordillos has garnered support from local officials including Mayor Matt Mahan and is focused on housing as a primary issue, while also receiving endorsements from real estate developers, the tech sector, and some labor unions. Chavez-Lopez, endorsed by firefighters and progressive figures, has positioned herself as a pro-labor candidate and maintains optimism among her supporters despite trailing. The election results will continue to be updated as more mail-in ballots are counted, with the final tally expected after the deadline for mail ballots. The new councilmember is anticipated to help restore trust to the District 3 office after recent scandals.