Every election news item OurGilroy tracks for the November 3, 2026 ballot — local press coverage, candidate announcements, measure updates and radio appearances — newest first. Sourced from the Gilroy Dispatch, Patch and other local outlets, campaign channels, and a daily automated news scan.
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Brad Starks (3)
Christina Tovar (7)
Diana Sanchez Bentz (5)
Elizabeth Bracco (4)
Fred Tovar (4)
Joseph Garcia (4)
Rebeca Armendariz (15)
Tom Cline (7)
Measure B — Gilroy hotel tax (TOT… (1)
October 2026
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2026-10-02In this week’s edition, as part of our ongoing election coverage the Dispatch will feature candidates for Gilroy City Council District 6.  Candidates in that race are Elizabeth Bracco, Brad Starks and Rebeca Armendariz.  We asked candidates for a short biographical intro and a statement about why they are running and what they hope to […]
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2026-10-01In this week’s edition, as part of our ongoing election coverage the Dispatch will feature candidates for Gilroy City Council District 6.  Candidates in that race are Elizabeth Bracco, Brad Starks and Rebeca Armendariz.  We asked candidates for a short biographical intro and a statement about why they are running and what they hope to […]
August 2026
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2026-08-27The Spotlight's profile: Bracco, 31, is chief financial officer of Bracco's Towing and Transportation, studied public policy with a criminal-justice focus at Jessup University, and is a former Gilroy police intern. She wants better communication between the council and law enforcement, a public park near a Las Animas Avenue housing development, and youth-oriented amenities: “I am not my father — the decision to run for District 6 and my campaign is mine alone.”
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2026-08-12The Dispatch's wrap-up of the closed nomination period notes she is the daughter of Councilmember Dion Bracco, who is retiring after 21 years on the council. Her candidate headshot ran with the story.
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