Escondido mayoral candidates clash over homelessness at forum
ESCONDIDO — Hundreds of residents listened as Mayor Dane White and challenger Elias Velazquez explained how they plan to tackle homelessness if elected this November...
Election 2026
Coverage of the 2026 election cycle across North County San Diego, including local races, ballot measures, candidate interviews, voter guides, election analysis and community issues shaping the future of the region. The Coast News is committed to providing fair, independent and locally focused reporting to help readers stay informed and engaged throughout the election season.
Local Republicans battle over ‘fake’ primary mailers, voter guides
SAN DIEGO — Accusations of fake endorsement guides and misleading mailers are flying between local Republicans supporting opposing candidates in county and state-level races, with...
Election 2026: A look at the District 5 supervisor primary race
Editor’s note: This story previously incorrectly stated that Jim Desmond had endorsed John Franklin for the District 5 seat. Desmond has not formally endorsed anyone...
Election 2026: Escondido City Council
ESCONDIDO — Voters will decide on three council seats during the November election, including the mayor’s position and seats representing Districts 1 and 2. Councilmember...
Election 2026: Carlsbad City Council
CARLSBAD — This November, Carlsbad residents will elect candidates for mayor, City Council districts 1 and 3, treasurer and city clerk. So far, three candidates...
Election 2026: Encinitas City Council
ENCINITAS — Encinitas city government will have three seats up for grabs in November: mayor and City Council districts 3 and 4. The current candidate...
Election 2026: Vista City Council
The seats for the mayor and City Council members in districts 1 and 4 will appear on the Vista ballot this year. The current candidate...
Election 2026: Solana Beach City Council
The District 2 and District 4 seats on the Solana Beach City Council will be on the ballot this year. The Solana Beach City Clerk’s...
Election 2026: San Marcos City Council
Three seats are up for election on the San Marcos City Council this year — the mayor’s seat held by Rebecca Jones, the District 1...
Election 2026: Del Mar City Council
Del Mar voters will be asked to select two candidates for four-year terms on the City Council in November. Council members in Del Mar serve...
Election 2026: Oceanside City Council
OCEANSIDE — This year, voters in Oceanside’s Districts 1 and 2 will decide whether they want new faces on the City Council. Currently, Deputy Mayor...