San Jose City Council News

San Jose City Council race: Initial results point to District 9 runoff, Genny Altwer leads

Mercury News — Local • 2026-06-03T03:26:24+00:00

Based on initial returns, Genny Altwer leads the sole open race

San Jose mayor concedes race for California governor

San José Spotlight • 2026-06-03T03:15:29+00:00

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has officially bowed out of the race for California governor. As of 10:45…

Follow The Money: Who’s Backing CA’s Next Governor — and Why

San Jose Inside • 2026-06-01T03:58:59+00:00

Billionaires, Big Oil and other interests spent big to influence the California governor’s race.…

San Jose City Council to consider ranked choice voting to curb costly special elections

Mercury News — Local • 2026-05-29T20:52:47+00:00

City Council will meet on June 23 to discuss placing a ranked choice measure on the November ballot

Karen Martinez, candidate for San Jose City Council District 5, answers the Mercury News primary questionnaire

Mercury News — Local • 2026-05-29T18:44:37+00:00

Martinez: 'I'm the kitchen table candidate.'

Nora Campos, candidate for San Jose City Council District 5, answers the Mercury News primary questionnaire

Mercury News — Local • 2026-05-29T18:31:57+00:00

Campos: 'I was raised in this community and have dedicated my life to serve my community.'

Peter Ortiz, candidate for San Jose City Council District 5, answers the Mercury News primary questionnaire

Mercury News — Local • 2026-05-29T18:19:24+00:00

Ortiz: 'I bring a combination of lived experience, community leadership, and a proven track record…

Hanh-Giao “HG” Nguyen, candidate for San Jose City Council District 7, answers the Mercury News primary questionnaire

Mercury News — Local • 2026-05-29T18:07:20+00:00

Nguyen: 'What differentiates me is that I bring lived experience, deep knowledge of City Hall, and…

Rafael Garcia, candidate for San Jose City Council District 7, answers the Mercury News primary questionnaire

Mercury News — Local • 2026-05-29T17:31:58+00:00

Garcia: 'I am a community leader, and I know how to organize groups to work together and achieve…

Bien Doan, candidate for San Jose City Council District 7, answers the Mercury News primary questionnaire

Mercury News — Local • 2026-05-29T17:17:46+00:00

Doan: 'I have focused on delivering results that residents can see in their neighborhoods, their…