Genny Altwer
Genny Altwer is running for election to the San Jose City Council to represent District 9 in California. Altwer is on the ballot in the primary on June 2, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in San Jose, California (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for San Jose City Council District 9
Genny Altwer (Nonpartisan), Rick Ator (Nonpartisan), Gordon Chester (Nonpartisan), Mike Hennessy (Nonpartisan), and Scott Hughes (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for San Jose City Council District 9 on June 2, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Genny Altwer (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Rick Ator (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Gordon Chester (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Mike Hennessy (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Scott Hughes (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Altwer's campaign website stated the following:
A GOVERNMENT THAT GETS THE JOB DONE, FOR YOU
Housing You Can Actually Afford
My husband Marcelo and I stretched to buy our home. Today, that just isn’t possible for too many working families like ours. And the way things are headed, it probably won’t be possible for our kids, either. For far too long, City Hall insiders and special interests have stood in the way of making housing more affordable. I’ll stand up to them so we can build a more affordable San José.
An End To Street Homelessness
Our streets are for everybody, but they shouldn’t be anybody's home. San José is facing a homelessness crisis, and I bring the right experience to address it. As a mental-health professional and former police officer, I know that real progress requires compassion and accountability.
A Safer San José
When you’re the victim of a crime, it doesn’t matter that San José was just named America’s Safest Big City. That’s an important title, but we still have work to do until everyone feels safe on our streets. As the only candidate in this race who’s walked the beat, I have a common-sense plan for a safer San José.
A City Hall That Works For You
Too often, City Hall insiders and special interests block progress. They’re distracted by old ideological battles and aren’t focused on results. As a hostage negotiator, therapist, and small business owner, you learn to cut through the BS and get the job done. I’ve got a plan to do that on City Council.
— Genny Altwer's campaign website (April 4, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
