Three candidates ahead in early results for Gilroy City Council

Diana Sanchez Bentz, Christina Tovar and Rebeca Armendariz appear to be the frontrunners in the Gilroy City Council races representing Districts 4, 5 and 6 as the city switches from its historical at-large representation to its first district-based election. Eight candidates — two in District 4 and three each in Districts 5 and 6 — are vying for the three City Council seats up for grabs. Representation in District 4 covers the southeast part of the city,  District 5 is centralized,  including the downtown and bordering neighborhood, while District 6 covers the northeast section of the city. District 4 In District 4, Former councilmember Fred Tovar, a higher education professional and college admissions consultant, is running against Diana Sanchez Bentz, paralegal and chair of the city’s Open Government Commission in District 4. As of 8:45 p.m on Election Day, Bentz appears to be ahead in the District 4 race with 58.6% of the vote, or 426 votes. In second place is Fred Tovar with 41.3%