Endorsement Mix-Up in San Jose Race | San Francisco News

In a twist that’s sparked political buzz, San Jose City Council candidate Genny Altwer had to remove an endorsement from her campaign site — one allegedly from rival Mike Hennessy, who claims he never actually endorsed her. Hennessy says he only told Altwer over the phone that she was the strongest remaining candidate, never using the word “endorse.” Confusion ensued when his name appeared on her supporter list, prompting him to ask for its removal. Altwer’s campaign stayed quiet on the matter, instead spotlighting other big-name backers like Vice Mayor Pam Foley and District Attorney Jeff Rosen, while emphasizing her platform on housing, homelessness, and crime. With District Nine being the only open council seat this cycle — and Altwer currently leading in polls — this endorsement mix-up could sway voters, especially since Hennessy pulled over 17% of the primary vote. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ef31a8e8cfbc046