Gabby Chavez-Lopez maintains a 29% lead in the San Jose City Council District 3 special election, but does not have enough votes for outright victory. Matthew Quevedo trails closely at 22.18%, and Anthony Tordillos is at 22.17%, creating a tight race. With all candidates unlikely to surpass 50%, a runoff is set for June 24. The narrow vote difference has led to excitement and anxiety among candidates, emphasizing the critical nature of each vote, particularly after a recent close recount in Congressional District 16.
Chavez-Lopez expressed that the close results reflect the importance of vote engagement, particularly in light of the recent Congressional District 16 recount highlights.
Quevedo emphasized the anxiety shared among candidates, noting how the razor-thin margins illustrate that every single vote can be crucial in elections.
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