Early voting underway in San Jose to decide former councilman Omar Torres successor
Early voting has begun in San Jose for the June 24 City Council District 3 special runoff election, as announced by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters. Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Anthony Tordillos are vying for the position after Omar Torres resigned due to serious criminal charges. Two vote centers will be available from 9 a. m. to 5 p.
m. daily until June 23, with an additional center opening on June 21 at the Center for Employment Training. On Election Day, these centers will operate from 7 a. m. to 8 p.
m. , allowing voters to cast ballots, drop off mail-in ballots, and receive assistance in multiple languages. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by June 24 and must arrive by July 1 to be counted. The county's website provides information on locating the nearest vote centers and official drop boxes. This election is critical for the district as it seeks to fill a seat left vacant under controversial circumstances.
Voter engagement is essential to ensure a representative outcome in this pivotal local election.