2 candidates are tracked for Chula Vista City Council, District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Carolina Chavez and Greg Martinez. Candidate information follows official San Diego County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
In a five-candidate June 2 primary field, Carolina Chavez led with 43.43 percent and Greg Martinez placed second with 23.92 percent; the two advance to the November 3 runoff, per the San Diego County Registrar of Voters' election-night results.
City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.
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Per the campaign site.
Chavez is the incumbent Chula Vista City Council member for District 1, representing the city's eastern region, per the campaign site.
Nonpartisan
Per the campaign site.
Martinez was born in Los Angeles and has lived in San Diego County for 27 years, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Chula Vista City Council, District 1 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Chula Vista City Council, District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Carolina Chavez and Greg Martinez. Candidate information follows official San Diego County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Chula Vista City Council, District 1 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.
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