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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Christina Tovar (2)
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Fred Tovar (2)
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Tom Cline (2)
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November 2024
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2024-11-05Running for a third term in the November 2024 at-large election, Tovar finished fourth for three seats, about 400 votes behind Kelly Ramirez. Zach Hilton, Terence Fugazzi and Ramirez won the seats.
October 2022
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October 2022The Santa Clara County Democratic Party, on a resolution written by then-Councilmember Zach Hilton and others, withdrew its endorsement of Tovar, stating his record was in conflict with the party's platform. Tovar said attacks on his record were unfair: "I'm trying to represent the entire community."
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