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.
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).
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.
San Jose City Council Candidates
District 1
District 3

Rosemary Kamei

Anthony Tordillos*
*Has not responded to survey
District 5

Peter Ortiz

Nora Campos*

Vy Dang*

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
