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Candidate profile

Gordon Chester

Nonpartisan · California · 2026

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City of San Jose, City Council, District 9California · 2026Santa Clara County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Safer street design, including protected bike lanes and improved crosswalks
  • Supporting small businesses and financial stability for homeowners and renters
  • Building budget reserves to protect funding for parks, libraries and infrastructure

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chester is a father and lifelong resident of San Jose running for City Council District 9, per the campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 25, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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