Rafael García
Rafael García is running for election to the San Jose City Council to represent District 7 in California. García 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 7
Incumbent Bien Doan (Nonpartisan), Rafael García (Nonpartisan), Van Le (Nonpartisan), and HG Nguyen (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for San Jose City Council District 7 on June 2, 2026.
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| Bien Doan (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Rafael García (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Van Le (Nonpartisan) | |
| HG Nguyen (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
García's campaign website stated the following:
The Plan: Build a safe and beautiful San Jose.
Public Safety
Expand Neighborhood Watch Programs and improve communication between the community, public safety officers and the city.
Good Jobs
Develop more job opportunities in both the public and private sector. Empower small business in District 7 and throughout the city.
Youth Empowerment
Create more safe learning spaces for our kids, engaging our libraries, community centers and parks.
Housing Solutions
Staff up city departments, streamline permitting and inspections and fund affordable housing.
Community Building
A focused approach to engage our entire community, from our Youth to our Seniors.
— Rafael García's campaign website (April 4, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
