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June 2, 2026 Primary Election
Chula Vista's next Primary Municipal Election will be consolidated with the Statewide General Election. The purpose of the 2026 elections is to elect individuals to the following seats:
- Mayor
- City Councilmember, District 1
- City Councilmember, District 2
- City Attorney
CANDIDATE LOG
Important Note: The candidates listed below may or may not appear on the June 2026 ballot. Only candidates qualified for the ballot will be eligible to be voted upon. Once candidates are qualified for the ballot, the date they qualified will appear below.
*The nomination period for these offices begins in February 2026.
Candidate Name |
Form 501
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Candidate Documents |
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Mayor |
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| John McCann | 7/2/2025 | Disclosure Filings | |
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District 1 City Councilmember |
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| Joy Emmanuel | 12/20/2024 | Disclosure Filings | |
| Charles Sanfilippo | 8/26/2025 | Disclosure Filings |
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| Gregory Martinez | 9/12/2025 | Disclosure Filings | |
| Carolina Chavez | 9/24/2025 | Disclosure Filings | |
District 2 City Councilmember |
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| Angelica S. Martinez | 7/23/2025 | Disclosure Filings | |
| Jose Preciado | 8/28/2025 | Disclosure Filings | |
| Joseph A. Raso | 10/28/2025 | Disclosure Filings | |
| Russ Hall | 11/12/2025 | Disclosure Filings | |
City Attorney |
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| Marco A. Verdugo | 9/8/2025 | Disclosure Filings | |
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
- Chula Vista Campaign Contribution Ordinance
- Written Solicitation Notice Requirements – 2026 City Elections
Chula Vista Campaign Contribution Limits - 2026 Elections
| Contribution Type |
Limit* |
| Individual Contributions to Candidates for City Council District Seats | $800 |
| Individual Contributions to Candidates for Citywide Seats (Mayor or City Attorney) | $1,200 |
| Contributions from Organizations and Political Party Committees | $2,950 |
