2 candidates are tracked for Chula Vista City Council, District 2, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jose Preciado and Angelica S. Martinez. Candidate information follows official San Diego County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
In the June 2 primary, Jose Preciado led with 48.63 percent, just short of a majority; Angelica S. Martinez placed second with 27.22 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.
This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.
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Nonpartisan
Per the campaign site.
Jose Preciado is the sitting Chula Vista City Councilmember for District 2 and a San Diego State University educator, per the San Diego County Registrar of Voters' candidate list and his campaign site. His campaign priorities include public safety, housing, parks and local jobs, per his campaign site.
Nonpartisan
Per the campaign site.
Angelica S. Martinez has spent 24 years as an educator supporting children with disabilities and holds a degree in Liberal Studies, per the campaign site. She serves on the Sweetwater Union High School District's Parent Advisory Council and the Hilltop High School Community Schools Steering Committee, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Chula Vista City Council, District 2 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Chula Vista City Council, District 2, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jose Preciado and Angelica S. 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 2 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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