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2 candidates are tracked for City of San Jose, City Council, District 9, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Genny Altwer and Gordon Chester. Candidate information follows official Santa Clara County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Unofficial June 2, 2026 primary tallies: Genny Altwer 35.5 percent and Gordon Chester 22.2 percent led a five-candidate field over Scott Hughes (19.0 percent), Mike Hennessy (17.9 percent), and Rick Ator (5.4 percent) and advance to the November 3 runoff.
Genny Altwer is a small business owner and law enforcement veteran who has worked as a hostage negotiator and sexual-assault detective, according to her campaign site. She led a five-candidate June 2, 2026 primary field with 35.5 percent of the vote, per unofficial county election-night tallies.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Address crime and public safety
- Address the housing shortage
- Pursue solutions for homelessness
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Gordon Chester appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of San Jose, City Council, District 9, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Safer street design, including protected bike lanes and improved crosswalks
- Supporting small businesses and financial stability for homeowners and renters
- Building budget reserves to protect funding for parks, libraries and infrastructure
Source: candidate campaign site.
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