Gordo defeats incumbent to become Pasadena’s first Latino mayor

Share: The race for the position of Pasadena’s mayor has been called, with Councilmember Victor Gordo beating incumbent Mayor Terry Tornek, making Gordo the first Latino mayor of Pasadena. Gordo built up a strong lead as the votes began to be counted Nov. 3, and continued to hold a nine-point lead over Tornek as the count continued. By Tuesday night, both candidates agreed the race had been decided. “I am excited to work together with Pasadena residents and with my colleagues on the City Council …