Overview

• Santa Clara County officials certified the recount results, confirming Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Anthony Tordillos as the top two candidates advancing to the June 24 runoff.
• Anthony Tordillos narrowly edged out Matthew Quevedo, Mayor Matt Mahan’s deputy chief of staff, by just six votes for the second-place spot.
• The special election was triggered by the resignation of Omar Torres, who left office following a scandal, leaving the District 3 seat vacant.
• The runoff will be pivotal for Mayor Mahan’s policies on homelessness and public safety, as the winner could influence council support for his agenda.
• Both Chavez-Lopez and Tordillos are ramping up their campaigns, focusing on voter outreach and coalition-building in the lead-up to the runoff.