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Scott Hughes (California)

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Scott Hughes
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Candidate, San Jose City Council District 9
Elections and appointments
Next election
June 2, 2026

Scott Hughes is running for election to the San Jose City Council to represent District 9 in California. Hughes 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

Hughes' campaign website stated the following:

Affordability: Keeping San José Affordable

Rising costs are driving families out and making it harder than ever to build a future in San José. Scott will cut unnecessary delays and support smart, well-planned development near transit and jobs, while preserving the character of our neighborhoods, so teachers, first responders, and seniors can continue to call San José home.


Homelessness: Delivering Real Results

Scott will deliver lasting, compassionate solutions to homelessness through strong partnerships that improve effectiveness and efficiency. Scott will ensure that our shelter system helps people move toward independence by strengthening coordination with Santa Clara County and demanding accountability from nonprofits that receive public dollars.


Quality of Life: Solutions for a Safe & Clean San José

Scott will prioritize our neighborhoods, parks, and libraries. Scott will increase police staffing for faster emergency response, because our residents deserve a safe city. Through data-driven decisions and community-centered action, we can create a San José that’s cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant for everyone.

— Scott Hughes' campaign website (April 4, 2026)

Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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