Real-Time Results: San Diego County Primary Election 2026

SAN DIEGO, CA — The polls are closed in San Diego County, and voters will soon know which two candidates survived the crowded contest for governor.

The outcome of dozens of down-ballot primary races also hangs in the balance in San Diego County. Voters are waiting to find out who came out ahead in four San Diego City Council races and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors' District 5 seat.

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As of April, the California Secretary of State reported that 23,112,854 Californians were registered to vote, which accounts for almost 84 percent of the state's eligible voting population.

Not surprisingly, there are far more registered Democrats than Republicans in the state, with 45 percent for the former and 25 percent for the latter.

In San Diego County, the rate of voter registration is high. As of April, it was 84.09 percent — with 40.53 percent of voters registered as Democrats, 27.52 percent as Republicans.

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Voters returned their ballots later than normal

Voter turnout may be a mixed bag this primary season as voters decided which two candidates will vie in the general election to be the next governor of the Golden State. Top ticket races such the gubernatorial contest usually generate high voter turnout. But that may not be the case this year as the lack of a clear frontrunner appears to have dampened enthusiasm among early voters.

Even Democrats who typically have a high turnout in primary elections — often older, white voters — have been slow to drop off their ballots, said Paul Mitchell, a Democratic strategist tracking ballot returns.

"My joke is: Call your Democratic parents and tell them to turn in their ballot," he said. "They are holding onto the ballot because they have seen this kind of topsy-turvy governor's race. They're waiting to make sure they're making the right choice."

About 10% of the state's roughly 23 million voters had voted as of Wednesday, according to Mitchell's tracker. That includes about 15% of Republicans, 10% of Democrats and 7% of voters registered with no or another party. That breakdown is unusual because Democrats in recent years have tended to vote early while many Republicans wait until Election Day.

San Diego City Council

In the city of San Diego, voters will see four City Council races on the June primary ballot. The top two vote-getters for each race in the June 2 primary will advance to a general election runoff in November.

District 2 is one of the most crowded and competitive races. Councilmember Jennifer Campbell is termed out.

The candidates include:

• Mandy Havlik, community volunteer
• Richard Bailey, business owner
• Paul Suppa, trial attorney
• Josh Coyne, nonprofit executive and educator
• Jacob Mitchell, chemist and MBA student
• Mike Rickey, U.S. Merchant Marine Master
• Nicole Crosby, deputy city attorney

The district includes the communities of Clairemont, Midway, Mission Beach, Mission Bay Park, Old Town, Ocean Beach and Point Loma.

District 4 has been a quieter race. Incumbent Henry Foster III is seeking reelection.

The candidates include:

• Johnny Lee Dang, administrative assistant
• Henry Foster III, councilmember
• Martha Abraham, neonatal ICU nurse and mother

The district includes the communities of Alta Vista, Broadway Heights, Chollas View, Emerald Hills, Encanto, Greater Skyline Hills, Jamacha, Lincoln Park, Lomita Village, Mountain View, North Bay Terraces, O'Farrell, Oak Park, Paradise Hills, Ridgeview, South Bay Terraces, Valencia Park and Webster.

District 6 only has two candidates. Incumbent Kent Lee is seeking reelection.

The candidates include:

• Mark Powell, business owner and educator
• Kent Lee, councilmember

The district includes the communities of Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Sorrento Valley and University City.

District 8 is another open-seat race. Councilwoman Vivian Moreno is termed out.

The candidates include:

• Rafael Perez, college educator and businessperson
• Antonio Martinez, governing board member of the San Ysidro School District
• Gerardo Ramirez, chief of staff for District 8
• Venus Molina, city of San Diego chief of staff

The district includes the communities of Barrio Logan, Egger Highlands, Grant Hill, Logan Heights, Memorial, Nestor, Ocean View Hills, Otay Mesa East, Otay Mesa West, San Ysidro, Shelltown, Sherman Heights, Southcrest and Tijuana River Valley.

San Diego County Board of Supervisors

Five candidates are seeking the county Board of Supervisors' District 5 seat. They are vying to succeed Supervisor Jim Desmond, who is term-limited and running for the 48th Congressional District to replace retiring Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Bonsall.

The candidates include:

• Norma Contreras, former tribal chair of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians and and women's health advocate
• John Franklin, mayor of the city of Vista and small business owner
• Rebecca Jones, mayor of the city of San Marcos and small business owner
• Kyle Krahel, former deputy chief of staff and district director for Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano, and former planning commission for the city of Oceanside
• Sasha Miller, public health professional and professor at Cal State San Marcos

Jones has taken the lead so far in the race at 41 percent, according to preliminary results from the Registrar of Voters, with Krahel, in second place, at 20.3 percent and Franklin at 19.4 percent.

District 5 covers the northernmost area of San Diego County, stretching from the Oceanside coast, to the hills of the Palomar Mountain Range and beyond to the expanses of Ocotillo Wells. The district includes the cities of Escondido, Oceanside, Vista and San Marcos, as well as Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Measure A

San Diego voters appear to have rejected a tax on homes that are unoccupied for more than half the year by nearly 60 percent, according to preliminary results from the county Registrar of Voters.

Measure A, dubbed the "Non-Primary Homes Tax," will impose taxes on residential properties within the city that are vacant for more than 182 days per year. The measure would impose an initial annual tax of $8,000 in 2027, then $10,000 in subsequent years.

The San Diego City Council voted 8-1 to place the measure on this year's ballot.

Gubernatorial Primary

California voters headed to the polls Tuesday, facing concerns over homelessness, wildfire insurance shortages, budget deficits and soaring housing costs, as a high-profile gubernatorial primary and several competitive congressional races tested the state's political landscape.

• Also see: Real-Time Election Results: CA Governor's Primary Election 2026

The governor's race was defined by record spending, scandal and Democratic anxiety over California's top-two primary system. Billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer poured more than $195 million into television, cable and radio advertising — the largest political ad campaign in the nation this year — drawing criticism from opponents who accused him of trying to buy the governorship. Former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra emerged as Steyer's chief Democratic rival after former Rep. Eric Swalwell ended his campaign amid sexual assault allegations.

Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton, backed by President Donald Trump, also remained a top contender in polling alongside Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, fueling fears among Democrats that a split Democratic vote could allow two Republicans to advance to the November general election. Under California's election system, the top two finishers advance regardless of party.

Congressional Races

Congressional races across California were also under intense scrutiny following voter approval of Proposition 50, a partisan redistricting measure expected to reshape the state's political map. Democrats are targeting several Republican-held seats as they seek to overturn the GOP's slim House majority.

• Also see: Real-Time Election Results: CA Congressional Primary Election 2026

One of the most closely watched contests is in Southern California's 40th District, where longtime Republican Rep. Ken Calvert faces fellow Republican Rep. Young Kim after redistricting combined portions of the Inland Empire and Orange County. The bitter campaign featured both candidates accusing the other of disloyalty to Trump.

In Northern California, the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa's former 1st District is expected to favor Democrats after district boundaries shifted west and south, while Sacramento-area District 6 and Central Valley District 22 are also expected to be fiercely contested.

In Southern California's newly redrawn 48th District, longtime Republican Rep. Darrell Issa opted to retire rather than seek reelection in a district that now leans Democratic. Republican San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond entered the race with Issa's endorsement but faced a crowded field of Democratic and Republican challengers in a district spanning parts of San Diego and Riverside counties.

The Associated Press and City News Service contributed to this report.