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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*
*Because only one candidate qualified for City Attorney, the office will not appear on the June ballot and will instead be listed on the November ballot.
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Candidate Documents |
Candidate Qualified for Ballot |
Mayor |
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| Francisco Tamayo | Governing Board Member, Chula Vista Elementary School District | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/9/2026 |
| John McCann | Mayor, City of Chula Vista | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/4/2026 |
| Yair Gersten | Administrative Analyst | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/9/2026 |
District 1 City Councilmember |
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| Greg Martinez | CPA/Business Owner | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/4/2026 |
| Carolina Chavez | Councilmember, City of Chula Vista | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
2/26/2026 |
| Chuck Sanfilippo | Business Owner/Consultant | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/4/2026 |
| Joy Emmanuel | Physician/Businesswoman/Mother | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/9/2026 |
| Sergio C. Vargas | Businessman | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/9/2026 |
District 2 City Councilmember |
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| Jose Preciado | Chula Vista Councilmember/Educator | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/9/2026 |
| Angelica S. Martinez | Educator/Parent | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/9/2026 |
| Russ Hall | Retired Educator | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/9/2026 |
| Jesse Navarro | Public Safety Consultant | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/9/2026 |
City Attorney* |
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| Marco A. Verdugo | Chula Vista City Attorney | Disclosure Filings Candidate's Statement |
3/9/2026 |
*Because only one candidate qualified for City Attorney, the office will not appear on the June ballot and will instead be listed on the November ballot.
Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) are available at Form 700 Search | FPPC
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 |
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