SCRHA 2026 Voter Guide

Community, Elections & Endorsements, Industry, Legislative Updates,

Electing candidates who understand rental housing and business issues and concerns is core to SCRHA's mission. We encourage all members to vote and make sure their voice is heard at the ballot box. The last day to register to vote online for November 3, 2026, General Election is October 19. Visit the Secretary of State website to register or to verify your registration. 

The association is endorsing the following candidates in the 2026 general election. 

See below for election results. Note: Results are unofficial and will be certified in the coming weeks.

State of California

State Senate District 32 – Kelly Seyarto  - WINNER!                 

State Assembly District 74 – Laurie Davies  - WINNER!

State Assembly District 80 – David Alvarez  - WINNER!

County of San Diego

Board of Supervisors District 4 – Kristine Alessio

Board of Supervisors District 5 – Rebecca Jones  -  WINNER!

Treasurer/Tax Collector – Shirley Nakawatase

Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk – Jordan Marks  -  WINNER!

City of San Diego 

City Council District 8 - Gerardo Ramirez

City of Carlsbad

Mayor – Keith Blackburn - WINNER! City Council D1 – Melanie Burkholder - WINNER!

City of Chula Vista

City of El Cajon

Mayor - John McCann  -  WINNER! Mayor - Bill Wells  -  WINNER!

City of Imperial Beach

Mayor - Mitch McKay  -  WINNER!

Council District 3 - Mariko Nakawatase  -  WINNER!

Council District 4 - Steve Berry

City of Lemon Grove

Council Seat, 4-Year Term – Seth Smith  -  WINNER!

Council Seat, 2-Year Term – Yasmin Mendoza  -  WINNER!

National City

Mayor – Marcus Bush City Council District 3 – Ditas Yamane  -  WINNER!

City of Oceanside

City of Poway

City Council District 2 – Michael Kline Mayor – Steve Vaus  -  WINNER!

City of Santee

City Council District 1 – Rob McNelis  -  WINNER! City Council District 2 – Ronn Hall  -  WINNER!

City of Vista

Mayor – Joe Green  -  WINNER!

 

Ballot Measures

No on Proposition 3 - PASSED

Yes on Proposition 43  -  FAILED  Yes on Proposition 45  -  FAILED

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