Progressive and labor-friendly politicians have enjoyed a majority on the San Jose City Council for the past two years, but the November elections may flip the balance.
Formidable business-backed candidates advanced in every council race during the March 5 primaries, which could spell trouble for the South Bay Labor Council — the main cultivator of labor-leaning candidates. Labor leaders skipped challenging Mayor Matt Mahan to focus on growing the labor majority, but appear poised for a fight to keep current seats.
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