San Jose District 3 Special Election Results Awaited After Voter Turnout

The competitive race to fill Omar Torres’ vacated seat sees five candidates emphasizing homelessness and public safety, with a likely runoff in June.

San Jose voters have cast ballots in a special election to fill the District 3 seat vacated after Omar Torres’ resignation and arrest on criminal charges.
Five candidates—Gabby Chavez-Lopez, Irene Smith, Matthew Quevedo, Adam Duran, and Anthony Tordillos—are competing for the position.
The election focuses on addressing key local issues, with all candidates prioritizing homelessness and public safety in their campaigns.
Experts note a significant influx of outside financial contributions aimed at influencing the outcome of the race.
If no candidate secures over 50% of the vote, a runoff election is expected to take place in June to determine the winner.