Summary
Council districts 2, 4, 6 and 8 will be on the June ballot, with nomination papers available starting February 4. A special election was also called for any city ballot measures.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 11
Last discussed Jan 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The election is budgeted at about $1.76 million from the general fund.
Voters in districts 2, 4, 6 and 8, and candidates seeking office.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (13)
The Last Day to Vote Is Around the Corner
Tuesday is the last day to vote in the general election. If you’re reading this on Sunday while sipping on your cafecito and staring at the row of bubbles you […] The post The Last Day to Vote Is Around the Corner appeared first on Voice of San Die...
San Diego County opens 180 more voting centers ahead of Tuesday election
The new locations and the 41 vote centers that opened last weekend will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., officials said.
These Candidates Are Stars on Social Media. Can They Turn Their Views Into Votes?
This election, San Diego will get a unique look into the effectiveness of the Mamdani method through four very different local candidates. It’s not as sure of a bet as it may seem. The post These Candidates Are Stars on Social Media. Can They Turn Th...
San Diego’s Top Political Power Players
In the lead-up to next Tuesday’s election, millions of dollars have been pouring into local campaigns. We teamed up with our Public Matters partners at KPBS to come up with […] The post San Diego’s Top Political Power Players appeared first on Voice ...
Democratic challengers out-raise, out-spend opponents in Encinitas city races
Democratic challengers out-raise, out-spend opponents in Encinitas city races San Diego Union-Tribune
Money Is Pouring Into San Diego Politics. Where Is It Coming From?
A look at the top spenders in the region, and where they got their money The post Money Is Pouring Into San Diego Politics. Where Is It Coming From? appeared first on Voice of San Diego.
Landlords have spent $77K to unseat San Diego councilman. Two local business groups say their $45K donation is unrelated.
Leaders at those local groups say their donations have nothing to do with the late push to oust first-term Councilman Henry Foster.
Candidate’s Financial Struggles Become Issue in National City Mayoral Race
Marcus Bush failed to reimburse $4,015 in travel costs the city paid on his behalf. Bush says he was struggling financially; his opponent says Bush tried to “line his pockets.” The post Candidate’s Financial Struggles Become Issue in National City Ma...
SD City Council could look much different, with four seats on ballot
SD City Council could look much different, with four seats on ballot KPBS
VOSD Podcast: What the Flock, NAVWAR?
Campaign season is getting strange in San Diego. This week, Scott Lewis, Bella Ross and Jakob McWhinney started with a run of new signs in Ocean Beach that tie a […] The post VOSD Podcast: What the Flock, NAVWAR? appeared first on Voice of San Diego...
Padres Put Money in Politics
A few weeks ago, at a forum, San Diego City Councilmember Henry Foster said he was going to take on the status quo and one business in particular. “I’m going […] The post Padres Put Money in Politics appeared first on Voice of San Diego.
City Council Meeting, January 12th - Jan 12, 2026
Council districts 2, 4, 6 and 8 will be on the June ballot, with nomination papers available starting February 4. A special election was also called for any city ballot measures.
Monday Agenda Revised Added S400 - Jan 12, 2026
Council seats in Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8 are up this June, and the city has officially called the election. Running costs about $1.76 million citywide, and candidates can pick up nomination papers starting February 4.
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