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San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector
Larry Cohen

Larry Cohen is running for election for San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector in California. Cohen is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Cohen advanced from the primary on June 2, 2026. Larry Cohen received the following endorsements and voter guide recommendations. To send us additional endorsements, click here. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Shirley Nakawatase

Shirley Nakawatase is running for election for San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector in California. Nakawatase is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Nakawatase advanced from the primary on June 2, 2026. Nakawatase completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Shirley Nakawatase earned a high school diploma from Mar Vista High School. Nakawatase earned a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 1983. Nakawatase's career experience includes working as a certified public accountant.

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Positions, with sources (2)
Background & approach: “I am Shirley, a lifelong San Diegan, dedicated to our community.”
Campaign priorities: “As Treasurer-Tax Collector, I will never forget that these are public funds — not a personal investment portfolio.”
Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large
Vote for 7
Craig S. Allen

Craig S. Allen is running for election to the Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large in California. Allen is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Craig S. Allen has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Craig S. Allen, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Daniel A. Burow

Daniel A. Burow is running for election to the Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large in California. Burow is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Daniel A. Burow has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Daniel A. Burow, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Luis Rafael De La Rosa

Luis Rafael De La Rosa is running for election to the Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large in California. De La Rosa is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Luis Rafael De La Rosa has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Luis Rafael De La Rosa, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Daniel Diaz

Daniel Diaz is running for election to the Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large in California. Diaz is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Daniel Diaz has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Daniel Diaz, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Carri Jo Fernandez

Carri Jo Fernandez is running for election to the Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large in California. Fernandez is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Carri Jo Fernandez has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Carri Jo Fernandez, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Susan M. Heavilin

Susan M. Heavilin is running for election to the Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large in California. Heavilin is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Susan M. Heavilin has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Susan M. Heavilin, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Donna Hodge

Donna Hodge is running for election to the Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large in California. Hodge is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Donna Hodge has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Donna Hodge, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Lori Noe

Lori Noe is running for election to the Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large in California. Noe is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Lori Noe has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Lori Noe, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Archie Orozco

Archie Orozco is running for election to the Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large in California. Orozco is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Archie Orozco has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Archie Orozco, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Stephen Stonehouse

Stephen Stonehouse is running for election to the Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large in California. Stonehouse is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Stephen Stonehouse has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Stephen Stonehouse, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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John Taylor

John Taylor is running for election to the Fortuna Union High School District, At-large in California. Taylor is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. John Taylor has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are John Taylor, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Harriet Taylor

Harriet Taylor is running for election to the Sweetwater Community Planning Group At-large in California. Taylor is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Harriet Taylor has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Harriet Taylor, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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San Diego County Board of Supervisors, District 4
Kristine Alessio

Kristine Alessio is running for election to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to represent District 4 in California. The primary for this office on June 2, 2026, was canceled. Kristine Alessio earned a high school diploma from Valhalla High School.

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Positions, with sources (2)
Background & approach: “I am running for Board of Supervisor because District 4 Deserves More. I am a lawyer with a BA in Philosophy from UCSD.”
Campaign priorities: “The current Board of Supervisors is considering raising taxes on us again. How much can we take before we are priced out of our homes, neighborhoods, have pick up and leave our communites?”
Monica Montgomery Steppe

Monica Montgomery Steppe is a member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in California, representing District 4. She assumed office on December 5, 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “My name is Monica Montgomery Steppe, President Pro Tem of the San Diego City Council. I was born and raised in Southeastern San Diego County by parents who currently own a small business here.”
Campaign priorities: “I am the only candidate with a track record of working to tackle homelessness. As Chair of the City’s Budget Committee, I secured a $20 million increase in funding for shelters and rehousing.”
In the candidate's words: “Community Question Featured local question My office has built out a community governance model which invites those closest to the pain to help make the policy.”
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San Diego County Board of Supervisors, District 5
Kyle Krahel

Kyle Krahel is running for election to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to represent District 5 in California. Krahel advanced from the primary on June 2, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

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Rebecca Jones

Rebecca Jones is running for election to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to represent District 5 in California. Jones advanced from the primary on June 2, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Deer Springs Fire Protection District Board At-large
Vote for 3
Carl Atwood, Lynne Caples, James E. Gordon, Steve Kerrin, David Leatherberry
Lakeside Community Services District Board At-large
Vote for 7
Richard Abraham, Sheryl Kimberly Brown, Ashley Carnevale, Sandra Deakins, Kristen Everhart, Mark Geisel, Dylan Nigh, Ryan Preddy, Oleksandra Reva, Steve Robak, Roderick Streeper
North County Fire Protection District Board Division 2Cole Marting vs. Chris Shaw
North County Fire Protection District Board Division 3Robert Atkins vs. Christine Ibbotson vs. Kenneth E. Munson
Padre Dam Municipal Water District Board Division 1Brian Fordyce vs. Bill Woods
Ramona Community Services District Board At-large
Vote for 7
William S. Adelson, Sophia Browning, Scott Doig, Lisa Garcia, Kristi Mansolf, Robin Joy Maxson, Dawn Perfect, Tim Roberts, Lauren Elyse Welty
Ramona Municipal Water District Board Division 2Jim Hickle vs. John Stevenson
Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District Board Division 3
Kenneth Hoving
Abel Martinez

Abel Martinez is running for election to the Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District Board Division 3 in California. Martinez is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Martinez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “Water is critical infrastructure, and for over 30 years I've made it my life's work to protect the systems our community depends on.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “Protecting Critical Infrastructure: Water is critical infrastructure, and protecting essential systems has been the focus of my career.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am passionate about protecting the critical infrastructure our families depend on every day.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District Board Division 7Malcolm Gettmann vs. Edward Woodruff
Tri-City Healthcare District Board Zone 2Jerome M. Kern vs. Kayla Lauriano vs. Marilyn Piek
Valley Center Fire Protection District Board Division 3Lin Werkheiser vs. John Yeager
Vista Irrigation District Board Division 2 (Special)Roland Allen vs. Elida Garcia vs. Richard L. Vasquez
Alpine Union School District, At-large
Vote for 3
Darlene Cossio
Glenn Dickie
Al Guerra

Al Guerra is running for election to the Alpine Union School District, At-large in California. Guerra is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Al Guerra has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Al Guerra, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Angela May
Eric Wray
Bonsall Union School District school board Trustee Area BMichael Gaddis vs. Emily Wilke
Cajon Valley Union School District school board Area 1Patti Alvarez vs. Anthony Carnevale vs. Michael Keenan
Cajon Valley Union School District school board Area 2Dana Covell vs. Jolyana Jirjees
Cajon Valley Union School District school board Area 3Marbriza Alcala vs. Jo Alegria vs. Michael William Bucy vs. Emily Schworm
Carlsbad Unified School District school board Area 1
Amber Martinez

Amber Martinez is running for election to the Carlsbad Unified School District school board to represent Area 1 in California. Martinez is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Amber Martinez has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Amber Martinez, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Michele Tsutagawa Ward
Carlsbad Unified School District school board Area 4Tracey Perrault vs. Gretchen Vurbeff
Carlsbad Unified School District school board Area 5Joel Gutierrez vs. Chris Waidelich
Chula Vista Elementary School District Board of Education Area 1Jorge Balvaneda vs. Debra McLaren vs. Jessica Tolston
Chula Vista Elementary School District Board of Education Area 3Katina Gonzalez-Rondeau vs. Norma Lozoya Toothman vs. Leticia Segura
Chula Vista Elementary School District Board of Education Area 5Delia Dominguez Cervantes vs. Tom Glover vs. Janette Gomez vs. Jaqueline Gonzalez vs. Devone L. Jones vs. Michael Perez
Coronado Unified School District Board of Education At-large
Vote for 3
Peggy Duncan, Alexia Palacios-Peters, Malachy Sandie, Kaye Schneider
Dehesa School District, At-large
Vote for 3
Paul Healy, Christopher Pham, Cynthia White, Dustin White
Del Mar Union School District Board of Trustees At-large
Vote for 3
Stephen Cochrane, Katherine Fitzpatrick, Alan Kholos, Doug Rafner
Encinitas Union School District, At-large
Vote for 3
Michelle Clark, Jillian Cocayne, Marika Dixon, Chris Hargrave, Jorge Sanchez, Bill Shen
Escondido Union High School District school board Trustee Area 1Nina Haines vs. Bob Weller
Escondido Union High School District school board Trustee Area 2Rafaela Cervantes vs. Joe Hinrichs vs. Mark Lucas
Escondido Union High School District school board Trustee Area 5Georgine Tomasi vs. David Vincent
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District school board Trustee Area 4Anabel L. Canseco vs. Maria G. Moran
Fallbrook Union High School District school board Trustee Area 1Stacey Max Nijst vs. Tauna Rodarte
Fallbrook Union High School District school board Trustee Area 3Tracy Daniel vs. Karen Weisberger
Grossmont Union High School District Board of Trustees Area 3Jenee Littrell vs. Gary Woods
Grossmont Union High School District Board of Trustees Area 4Charissa McCullough vs. Jimmy Merino vs. Steve Mull
Grossmont Union High School District Board of Trustees Area 5James Kelly vs. Pete Mergens
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District school board Trustee Area 1Sarah Reed vs. Rebecca Tweedle
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District school board Trustee Area 2Jennifer Littig vs. Rebecca McRae vs. Myriam S. Moody
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District school board Trustee Area 3Brianna E. Coston vs. Sarah Feeley
National Elementary School District school board Trustee Area B
Joanna Coronado
Alma Sarmiento

Alma Sarmiento is a member of the National Elementary School District Governing Board in California. She assumed office in 2018. Her current term ends on December 11, 2026. Sarmiento is running for re-election to the National Elementary School District school board to represent B in California. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.

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National Elementary School District school board Trustee Area CBarbara Ann Avalos vs. Arturo Solis
National Elementary School District school board Trustee Area EMaria Miranda vs. Delise Vann vs. Randy Vargas
Oceanside Unified School District school board Area 1Jerry Garcia Avila vs. Nancy Licona
Oceanside Unified School District school board Area 3Joey Pearson vs. Nicole Watson
Oceanside Unified School District school board Area 4Raquel Riojas Alvarez vs. Jason Bethurum
Poway Unified Board of Education Trustee Area BBrett Davis vs. Kym Sosnowski
Poway Unified Board of Education Trustee Area CJason Bennett vs. Heather Plotzke
Poway Unified Board of Education Trustee Area DDaniela Darling vs. Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff vs. Jennifer Dahlquist Ramirez
Ramona City Unified School District, Area 1Maya Phillips vs. Shelzea Zamora
Ramona City Unified School District, Area 2William S. Adelson vs. Theresa Ketchem-Grace vs. Dan Summers
Ramona City Unified School District, Area 5Jeri Billick vs. Jared Birrenkott vs. Rodger Dohm
Rancho Santa Fe School District, At-large
Vote for 2
Jared Khan, Jee Manghani, Bow Ruggeri, Paul K. Seitz
San Dieguito Union High School District school board Trustee Area 1
Amy Flicker

Amy Flicker is running for election to the San Dieguito Union High School District school board to represent Trustee Area 1 in California. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Amy Flicker received the following endorsements and voter guide recommendations. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

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David Miyashiro
San Dieguito Union High School District school board Trustee Area 3Summer Boger vs. Helen Doyle
San Dieguito Union High School District school board Trustee Area 5Ginny Merrifield vs. Justin Moodie
San Marcos Unified School District school board Area EChristine Baker vs. Derrick Davis
Santee School District school board Trustee Area 1Misty Kendall vs. Frank Peterson vs. Cindy Petretta
Santee School District school board Trustee Area 5Steven L. Dobesh vs. Matthew C. McKell vs. Uday Sinha
San Ysidro School District school board At-large
Vote for 3
Martin Arias, Jose Manuel Dircio, Olga Espinoza, Irene Lopez, Lidya Morales, Miguel Ochoa, Yvette Olea, Roxane Palestino, Brandon J. Plascencia, Zenaida Rosario, Monica Yrineo
South Bay Union School District (San Diego County), Area 1Kelly Leiker vs. Erika Lowery
Sweetwater Union High School District school board Trustee Area 1Maria Betancourt-Castañeda vs. Fermin Jimenez
Vallecitos School District school board District 4Michael Darnley vs. Cheri Wheeler
Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District Board of Trustees Area 4Michael Caputto vs. Lisa Nordstrom
Vista Unified School District school board Area 3Martha Alvarado vs. Jon Moffat
Canebrake County Water District Board At-large
Vote for 3
Andie Collins, Ellyn Hae, Daryl Holmes, F. C. McKenney
Coachella Valley Water District Board Division 1John Aguilar vs. Lewis Da Silva vs. Sunshine Herrera
Coachella Valley Water District Board Division 4 (Special)Pete Chryss vs. Alejandro Sanchez
Fallbrook Public Utility District Board Division 2Kenneth W. Endter vs. Gerry Hoffman
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Area 5Rosangela Cribbs vs. Mary Gwin
Grossmont Healthcare District Board of Directors Division 2Randy Lenac vs. Jennifer Morrissey
Grossmont Healthcare District Board of Directors Division 4Claudia Rempel vs. Maggie T. Watkins
Helix Water District Board Division 2
Andrea Beth Damsky

Andrea Beth Damsky is running for election to the Helix Water District Board Division 2 in California. Damsky is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Damsky completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am Andrea Beth Damsky, running for re-election to Helix Water District, Division 2, to keep our water supply pure and healthy, safeguard it from further depletion, and keep your rates as low as possible.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I will continue to fight unnecessary rate hikes for our customers with rates that are fair.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I have a bachelors' degree in Environmental Science and Land Use Planning.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Lawrence Powers
Helix Water District Board Division 4Mounah Abdel-Samad vs. Liliana Soriano Garista vs. Kathleen Hedberg
Otay Water District Governing Board Division 3Gary Croucher vs. Hector Gastelum
Palomar Community College Trustee Area 1Judy Patacsil vs. Anthony Wiley vs. Frank Xu
Palomar Community College Trustee Area 5Cory Anderson vs. Jennifer Jeffries vs. Michelle C. Moore
Palomar Health District Board of Directors Division 3Laurie Edwards-Tate vs. Sarah Telahun
Palomar Health District Board of Directors Division 5
Amanda Christensen

Amanda Christensen is running for election to the Palomar Health District Board of Directors Division 5 in California. Christensen is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia is gathering information about candidate endorsements and voter guide recommendations. To send us an endorsement, click here. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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John Clark
Palomar Health District Board of Directors Division 7Ian Butler vs. Linda Carol Greer
Rainbow Municipal Water District Board Division 3Greg Irvine vs. Pam Moss
San Diego Community College District District AJonny Brown vs. Maria Nieto Senour
San Diego Community College District District CSamantha Ely vs. Craig Milgrim
San Diego County Board of Education District 3
Cory Brown
Alicia Muñoz

Alicia Muñoz is a member of the San Diego County Board of Education in California, representing District 3. She assumed office in 2015. Her current term ends on December 11, 2026. Muñoz is running for re-election to the San Diego County Board of Education to represent District 3 in California. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the primary on June 2, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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San Diego County Board of Education District 5Bianca Ragonesi-Lasche vs. Rick Shea
Southwestern Community College District Trustee Area 1Robert Moreno vs. Mary Salas
Southwestern Community College District Trustee Area 4
Trevor Andersen
Aimee Cuellar-Martinez

Aimee Cuellar-Martinez is running for election to the Southwestern Community College District to represent Trustee Area 4 in California. Cuellar-Martinez is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Aimee Cuellar-Martinez received the following endorsements and voter guide recommendations. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

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Selena Ellis-Vizcarra
Corina Soto
Carlsbad City Council District 1Melanie Burkholder vs. Nate Larson
Carlsbad City Council District 3Priya Bhat-Patel vs. Wayland T. Lim
Carlsbad City TreasurerThomas E. Krouse vs. Christian Peacox
Mayor of CarlsbadBill Arsenault vs. Stephen Banister vs. Keith Blackburn vs. Eric Nixon
Mayor of Chula Vista
John McCann

John McCann is the mayor of Chula Vista, California. He assumed office on December 13, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026. McCann is running for re-election for Mayor of Chula Vista in California. He advanced from the primary on June 2, 2026. Municipal elections in Chula Vista are nonpartisan. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “A decorated 25-year Navy veteran, Mayor McCann continues to serve our nation as a Commander in the Navy Reserve.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “Public Safety and Homeownership: As a lifelong Chula Vista resident, father, and now grandfather, I want Chula Vista to remain a place where young adults can afford to buy a home, build generational wealth, and raise their families.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Background & approach (3): “John McCann will work to create an Eastside Police Substation to better patrol our eastern communities.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

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Francisco Tamayo

Francisco Tamayo is a member of the Chula Vista Elementary Board of Education in California, representing Area 4. He assumed office on December 13, 2024. His current term ends on December 8, 2028. Tamayo is running for election for Mayor of Chula Vista in California.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I'm Francisco Tamayo, a husband, father, educator, and technology executive who has called Chula Vista home for over 20 years.”
Campaign priorities: “I'll build an east-side police substation so response times keep pace with our growth, and I'll fully staff Fire Station 10 in Millenia.”
Policy focus: “I'm passionate about public safety that keeps pace with growth, especially on the east side, and about education, which has been the heart of my public service.”
Chula Vista City Council District 1Carolina Chavez vs. Gregory Martinez
Chula Vista City Council District 2
Angelica Martinez

Angelica Martinez is running for election to the Chula Vista City Council to represent District 2 in California. Martinez is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Martinez advanced from the primary on June 2, 2026. Angelica Martinez attended Point Loma Nazarene University. Her career experience includes working as an educator.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “My candidacy focuses on transparency, accountability, and equity for all constituents.”
Campaign priorities: “Transparency and Accountability: I am committed to ensuring clear, open communication and responsible decision-making within our district.”
Policy focus: “I am deeply passionate about public policies impacting student progress, ensuring every student has the resources and support necessary to succeed academically.”
Jose Preciado
Coronado City Council At-large
Vote for 2
Andrew Gade

Andrew Gade is running for election to the Coronado City Council At-large in California. Gade is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Andrew Gade has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Andrew Gade, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Ricky Hoyt
Rebecca King
Kelly Purvis
Del Mar City Council At-large
Vote for 2
Terry Gaasterland, Jas Grewal, Meghan O. Spieker, Jeff Sturgis
El Cajon City Council District 1Osama Bayati vs. Patrick Grillot vs. Chuck Kaye
Mayor of El CajonAlexander Kraft vs. Bill Wells
Encinitas City Council District 3Arielle Golden vs. Ed Sprague
Encinitas City Council District 4Brad Lefkowits vs. Marco San Antonio
Mayor of Encinitas (Special)Bruce Ehlers vs. Rimga Viskanta
Escondido City Council District 1Tanner Horsley vs. Vanessa Valenzuela
Escondido City Council District 2Anthony Dimartino vs. Joe Garcia
Mayor of EscondidoElias Velazquez vs. Dane M. White
Imperial Beach City Council District 1Steve Berry vs. Jose A. Lopez Eguino
Imperial Beach City Council District 3O'Mar Diallo vs. Mariko Nakawatase
Mayor of Imperial BeachKarl Bradley vs. Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez vs. Mitchell McKay
La Mesa City TreasurerBill Exeter vs. Emmett Stewart
Mayor of La MesaLaura Lothian vs. Patricia Normandy-Dillard vs. Quinn M. Reese vs. Jim Stieringer
Lemon Grove City Council At-large Term ends 2028 (Special)Jennifer Mendoza vs. Yasmin Mendoza
Lemon Grove City Council At-large Term ends 2030
Vote for 2
Krystle Johnson, Minola Clark Manson, Joe Smith, Seth Smith
Mayor of National CityRuble Mitchel Beauchamp vs. Marcus Bush vs. Jacobb Castrejon vs. Jose Rodriguez
National City City Council District 1Cindy Lopez vs. Luz Molina
National City City Council District 3Jerry Cano vs. Edward Nieto vs. Ditas Yamane
Oceanside City Council District 1Michael Cline vs. Eric Joyce
Oceanside City Council District 2Perry Alvarez vs. Emily Gonzales vs. Ricky James vs. Oscarin Ortega vs. Richard Robinson
Mayor of PowayJenny Maeda vs. Dellena Olps vs. Steve Vaus
Poway City Council District 3Peter De Hoff vs. Bob Walder
San Diego City Council District 2Richard Bailey vs. Nicole Crosby
San Diego City Council District 4Martha Abraham vs. Henry Foster III
San Diego City Council District 6Kent Lee vs. Mark Powell
San Diego City Council District 8Antonio Martinez vs. Gerardo Ramirez
Mayor of San MarcosSharon Jenkins vs. Mike Sannella
San Marcos City Council District 1Thomas Gabriele vs. Maria Nunez
San Marcos City Council District 2Justin Matsushita vs. Lindsey Smith
Santee City Council District 1Rob McNelis vs. Matthew G. Rascon
Santee City Council District 2Ronn Hall vs. Eddie Vandiver
Valley Center Community Planning Group At-large
Vote for 7
Lisa H. Adams, Vlad Anthony Ciupitu, Susan Fajardo, James Garritson, Steve Hutchison, Mordi Iheme, Matt J. Matthews, Andrew Noll, Lavonne R. Norwood
Mayor of VistaJoe Green vs. Kenneth Zuniga
Vista City Council District 1Yolanda Kenniston Alvarez vs. Corinna Contreras vs. Frank Nunez
Vista City Council District 4Josh Davis vs. Dan O'Donnell

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