San Jose City Council's Million Dollar District

In the recent special election for San Jose's District 3 City Council seat, candidates Matthew Quevedo and Gabby Chavez-Lopez raised almost $424,000 collectively, with total campaign activity reaching $1.5 million. Political action committees contributed an additional $831,583, with organized labor heavily backing Chavez-Lopez, allocating over $431,912 to her campaign from the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council. Quevedo, aligned with moderate donors, contrasts with self-funded candidate Anthony Tordillos, showcasing the complexities of funding and political alignment in local politics.

Quevedo is the favorite of moderate, pro-business donors, while Chavez-Lopez is backed strongly by organized labor, impacting the dynamics of the campaign.

The South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council contributed significantly to Chavez-Lopez’s campaign, emphasizing the increasing influence of labor unions in local elections.

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