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Elections 2026: A Preservation Primer

On June 2, 2026, local voters will choose between 15 candidates running to represent five of San José ten City Council districts. Those who are elected will have a significant influence on local land use decisions, planning initiatives, and funding priorities that directly affect historic preservation efforts city- and county-wide.   

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To better inform voters and candidates alike on major policy issues related to historic preservation, PAC*SJ distributed the following five-question survey to each candidate. Click on the profile pictures below to read each candidate's responses (those with an [*] have not responded to the survey). 

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As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, PAC*SJ does not make candidate endorsements. However, we strongly encourage you to learn more about each candidate's position on these issues and to vote by June 2nd. 

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San Jose City Council Candidates

District 1

District 3

Rosemary Kamei

Anthony Tordillos*

*Has not responded to survey

District 5

Vy Dang

Peter Ortiz

Nora Campos*

Karen Martinez*

*Has not responded to survey

District 7

Bien Doan

Rafael Garcia

Van Le*

HG Hanh-Giao Nguyen*

*Has not responded to survey

District 9

Genny Altwer

Rick Ator

Gordon Chester

Mike Hennessy*

Scott Hughes*

*Has not responded to survey

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