"They predict a campaign season that heavily features residents' concerns about affordability. They also said the five races have the potential to tip the delicate balance of power between the city's opposing political camps of labor and business. Races to watch The next 10 months will see races in the city's odd numbered council districts - 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. In four of those districts, the incumbents - Rosemary Kamei, Anthony Tordillos, Peter Ortiz and Bien Doan - are running for reelection."
"That leaves District 9 as the only open contest in the city this year, with Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out. Four candidates have already thrown their hats in the ring to replace her, including Scott Hughes, Foley's chief of staff, Gordon Chester, a longtime city employee, Genny Altwer, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and local entrepreneur Mike Hennessy."
Five San Jose City Council seats — districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 — are up for election in 2026. Incumbents Rosemary Kamei, Anthony Tordillos, Peter Ortiz and Bien Doan are seeking reelection. Tordillos won a June special election and is pursuing his first full term. District 9 is an open seat because Vice Mayor Pam Foley is terming out, and four candidates have entered that race. Challengers have emerged in Districts 7 and 5, including Van Le and Hanh-Giao Nguyen against Doan, and Nora Campos and Karen Martinez in District 5. Affordability and the balance between labor and business are expected to shape the contests.
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