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Council District 5votes in 2026

Where: Central Gilroy, including downtown and the neighborhoods around it.
Population: 10,543 (2020 census, used for districting)
First district election: November 3, 2026 · candidate filing July 13 – August 7, 2026

District 5 is one of the first three districts to elect its own councilmember, on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Candidate filing runs July 13 – August 7, 2026.

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Candidates

running for the District 5 seat on November 3, 2026
Tom ClineCouncilmember
City Councilmember
Declared
C Christina Tovar
CPA and small business owner
On the ballot
J Joseph Garcia
On the ballot

District 5 campaign activity

news, filings and events tied to this district's races

District boundaries are the official Santa Clara County ROV boundaries (effective December 2025), simplified slightly for this locator map. Compiled from public sources and refreshed daily.