San Diego County 2026 midterm elections

As the 2026 midterm elections approach in San Diego County, election officials have begun mailing ballots to registered voters. In California, ballots must be postmarked by November 3 to be counted. To facilitate voting, UC San Diego is partnering with the County Registrar of Voters to host four on-campus vote centers from October 31 through November 3, which will also offer same-day voter registration on November 3.

The gubernatorial race features Democrat Xavier Becerra, who is focusing on healthcare access and affordable housing, and Republican Steve Hilton, who is campaigning on reducing gas and utility prices.

Financial activity in the region has reached millions of dollars. Campaign finance filings show significant allocations toward regional races and ballot measures. Major contributors include the California Democratic Party, the “Yes on B” campaign, and the super PAC California Leads. Notable spending includes hundreds of thousands of dollars from the California Association of Realtors to oppose a second home tax, and funding from Sharp HealthCare for a committee supporting a North County ballot measure regarding the Tri-City Healthcare District.