Anthony Tordillos and Gabby Chavez-Lopez are gearing up for the District 3 runoff. A political scientist tells KTVU endorsements and word of mouth support will be key in a close local race like this.

Anthony Tordillos, left, and Gabby Chavez-Lopez have advanced to the June 24 San Jose City Council District 3 runoff. (Courtesy of Anthony Tordillos and Gabby Chavez-Lopez) ...

As of 4 p.m. Monday, Gabby Chavez-Lopez, executive director of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, still holds a solid 30% of the vote. Planning Commission Chair Anthony Tordillos is now in ...

Gabby Chavez-Lopez remains in the lead, but the second place candidate is still undetermined. With no candidate receiving over 50% of the vote, the contest will move to a runoff election on June 24.

Gabby Chavez-Lopez, left, Matthew Quevedo, center, and Anthony Tordillos, right, have received the most votes thus far in the San Jose City Council District 3 race (Courtesy of Gabby Chavez-Lopez ...

Gabby Chavez-Lopez continues to maintain her lead in updated results for the San Jose City Council District 3 special election, but it's not enough of the vote to secure a win outright. As of 4:15 ...

Candidate Gabby Chavez Lopez was in first place Tuesday night, followed by Matthew Quevedo, an aide to San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan. They were celebrating at the Chavez Lopez election party.

Gabby Chavez-Lopez, left, Matthew Quevedo, center, and Anthony Tordillos, right, have received the most votes thus far in the San Jose City Council District 3 race (Courtesy of Gabby Chavez-Lopez ...

Gabby Chavez-Lopez Labor-backed executive director of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley wins the most votes Tuesday, heading to a June 24 runoff in the District 3 San Jose City Council ...

Gabby Chavez-Lopez, executive director of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, and Planning Commission Chair Anthony Tordillos appeared at the Rotary Club Summit Center for a Thursday forum ...