Overview

• Anthony Tordillos declared victory in the District 3 runoff after leading with 64.3% of ballots counted and Gabby Chavez-Lopez conceded.
• The downtown seat was vacated in November when Omar Torres resigned following a scandal.
• Tordillos built his campaign around expanding affordable housing, improving public safety and addressing homelessness.
• He secured pivotal endorsements from Mayor Matt Mahan, the Santa Clara County Democratic Party and labor and police unions.
• He will become the first Filipino and third LGBTQ+ member of the council as it confronts a projected $52.9 million budget shortfall.