CONNECT with the City2026 Election Information
June 2, 2026 Municipal Primary Election
The City of San Diego’s next regularly scheduled election will be consolidated with the 2026 California Primary election. The 2026 elections will be to elect qualified candidates to the following offices:
- Council District 2
- Council District 4
- Council District 6
- Council District 8
The following Measure has been placed on the ballot:
Measure A
Empty Homes Tax. Shall a measure to preserve homes for San Diego residents, by taxing empty homes (residential properties vacant more than 182 days per year), excluding owner-occupied primary residences and long-term rentals, at $8,000 in 2027 and $10,000 in subsequent years with annual inflation adjustments, with higher rates for corporate-owned properties, generating up to $24 million annually for city services like housing and infrastructure, with annual independent audits, until ended by voters, be adopted?
(Measure Text) (City Attorney's impartial analysis, ballot title and summary) (Mayor/IBA/City Auditor's fiscal analysis)
For current City petitions and processes related to petitions and ballot measures, click here.
Qualified Candidate Log
Contact list for candidates
Council District 2
| Name | Designation of Title | Public Contact Information | Ballot Materials | Disclosures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandy Havlik | Community Volunteer | Pending | Link | |
| Richard Bailey | San Diego Business Owner | Pending | Link | |
| Paul Suppa | Trial Attorney | Contact Sheet | Link | |
| Josh Coyne | Nonprofit Executive/Educator | Contact Sheet | Link | |
| Jacob Mitchell | Chemist/MBA Student | Pending | Link | |
| Mike Rickey | U.S. Merchant Marine Master | Pending | Link | |
| Nicole Crosby | Deputy City Attorney | Pending | Link |
Council District 4
| Name | Designation of Title | Contact Information | Ballot Materials | Disclosures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Lee Dang | Administrative Assistant | Contact Sheet | Link | |
| Henry Foster III | Councilmember | Pending | Link | |
| Martha Abraham | Neonatal ICU Nurse/Mother | Contact Sheet | Link |
Council District 6
| Name | Designation of Title | Contact Information | Ballot Materials | Disclosures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Powell | Business Owner/Educator | Contact Sheet | Link | |
Kent Lee | City Councilmember | Pending |
Council District 8
| Name | Designation of Title | Contact Information | Ballot Materials | Disclosures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Perez | College Educator/Businessperson | Contact Sheet | Link | |
| Antonio Martinez | Governing Board Member, San Ysidro School District | Contact Sheet | Link | |
| Gerardo Ramirez | Chief of Staff, District 8 | Pending | Link | |
| Venus Molina | City of San Diego Chief of Staff | Pending | Link |