Gilroy represents the agricultural soul of Santa Clara County, where campaigns must bridge longtime farming families with new suburban commuters. The 2019 Garlic Festival shooting added public safety and community resilience to the political agenda. Gilroy has approximately 59,000 residents and 28,000 registered voters across Santa Clara County. Local seats on the ballot include Gilroy City Council (7 members), Gilroy Unified School District, Santa Clara Valley Water District. Issues driving Gilroy campaigns: Agricultural land preservation; Downtown revitalization; Water supply and drought. Local Campaign Pros runs end-to-end campaigns for Gilroy candidates and measures — strategy, mail, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance tuned to the Santa Clara County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-21