The crowded gallery as the City Council heard from dozens of speakers on Dec. 9, 2025 regarding the contract of a firm to provide San Diego with ALPR service. (File photo by Adrian Childress/Times of San Diego)
The period to nominate candidates for San Diego City Council positions for the June 2 primary election ballot will begin next Wednesday and continue through March 5, officials announced Thursday.
The seats for City Council Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8 are on the ballot, with winners slated to take office Dec. 10 with the term ending Dec. 10, 2030.
Potential candidates must appear in person at the Office of the City Clerk to obtain nomination papers during the nomination period during business hours at the City Administration Building, a city statement said.
Candidates may begin submitting nomination papers on Feb. 12 and all nomination forms must be submitted by March 5 at 5 p.m.
City Clerk Diana Fuentes’ office will host a group orientation for prospective candidates on Wednesday, Feb. 4th at 5 p.m. in the City Administration Building, 12th floor.
“Choosing to step into public service reflects courage and a deep commitment to the highest ideals,” Fuentes said. “Our office takes pride in ensuring city elections are conducted with fairness, transparency, and unwavering integrity.”
District 2 is represented by Councilwoman Jennifer Campbell and District 8 by Councilwoman Vivian Moreno, both of whom are termed out.
District 4 is represented by Councilman Henry L. Foster III, who was elected in 2024 in a special election to replace now-San Diego County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe. District 6 is represented by Councilman Kent Lee, first elected to the office in 2022.
More information is available on the city’s 2026 Elections webpage.
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