San Diego County, California

San Diego County Board of Supervisors, District 5

2 candidates are tracked for San Diego County Board of Supervisors, District 5, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Rebecca Jones and Kyle Krahel. Candidate information follows official San Diego County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

In a five-candidate June 2 primary field, Rebecca Jones led with 38.31 percent and Kyle Krahel placed second with 22.14 percent; the two advance to the November 3 runoff, per the San Diego County Registrar of Voters' election-night results.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.

California › San Diego County › San Diego County Board of Supervisors, District 5

Rebecca Jones

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Public safety, including police presence, fire department capacity and community protection
Affordability, including opposing new taxes and improving transportation options
Infrastructure and quality of life, including road repair and parks and trails

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rebecca Jones is the Mayor of San Marcos with nearly 20 years of public service, including multiple terms as a San Marcos councilmember and vice mayor, per the campaign site. She also describes herself as a small business owner, per the campaign site.

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Kyle Krahel

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Smart-growth housing near jobs and transit with faster approvals
Climate action, including fire prevention, flood control and ocean conservation
Addressing homelessness through mental health and substance-use treatment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kyle Krahel serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and District Director for Congressman Mike Levin and chairs the San Diego County Democratic Party, per the campaign site. He previously served as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Oceanside and holds a government degree from Harvard University, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for San Diego County Board of Supervisors, District 5 in 2026?

When is the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, District 5 election in California?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact San Diego County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official San Diego County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Rebecca Jones, full profile Kyle Krahel, full profile Official California election office