San Diego County election features key supervisor race

The upcoming election on Tuesday, November 3, includes a significant race for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in District 5. The seat is currently open following the term limits of incumbent Jim Desmond, who is running for Congress in District 48.

Candidates for the District 5 seat include Republican Rebecca Jones and Democrat Kyle Krahel. The race is notable as Democrats seek to secure a 4-1 supermajority on the board, which has shifted from a conservative stronghold to a more balanced body since 2020. District 5 encompasses much of northern San Diego County and extends to the Anza-Borrego Desert.

Additionally, voters in San Diego County will decide on Measure A, a charter reform package. If passed, the measure would increase term limits for Board of Supervisors members from two four-year terms to three.