Thinking of Running for Office in 2026?

As the 2026 election season approaches, San Diego County is preparing for one of the most comprehensive election cycles in years. If you’ve ever considered running for public office as a Republican—whether on the school board, in city government, or even for Congress—our RNHA guide will walk you through what positions are available.

Federal Offices

• U.S. Senator (1 seat)

• U.S. Representatives (Districts 48, 49, 50, 51, 52)

Statewide Constitutional Offices

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Secretary of State

• Controller

• Treasurer

• Attorney General

• Insurance Commissioner

• Superintendent of Public Instruction

• Board of Equalization – 4th District

California State Legislature

• State Senate:

  • District 18

  • District 32

  • District 38

  • District 40
    
    

• State Assembly:

  • Districts 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80

Judicial

• Superior Court Judges (number varies; includes open or expiring seats)

County Offices

• Board of Supervisors:

  • District 4

  • District 5

• Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk

• Treasurer/Tax Collector

Municipal Offices (City Level)

Chula Vista

Mayor

• City Attorney

• Council District 1

• Council District 2

  
  

San Diego

• Council District 2

• Council District 4

• Council District 6

• Council District 8

  
  

Other Cities (Full Municipal Elections)

• Carlsbad

• Coronado

• Del Mar

• El Cajon

• Encinitas

• Escondido

• Imperial Beach

• La Mesa

• Lemon Grove

• National City

• Oceanside

• Poway

• San Marcos

• Santee

• Solana Beach

• Vista

School District Boards

County Board of Education

• District 3

• District 5
  

San Diego Community College District

• District A

• District C

• District E
  

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

• Area 1

• Area 2

• Area 5
  

San Diego Unified School District

• District B

• District C
  

Plus many others, including:

• Carlsbad Unified

• Poway Unified

• Vista Unified

• Sweetwater Union High

• Oceanside Unified

• Escondido Union/High

• San Marcos Unified

• Lemon Grove

• National

• Fallbrook Union

• And dozens more
  

Special Districts (All Hold Elections in November Even Years)

• Water District Boards (e.g., Otay, Helix, Padre Dam, Vallecitos, Rainbow)

• Fire Protection District Boards (e.g., Lakeside, San Miguel, Rancho Santa Fe, North County)

• Healthcare District Boards (e.g., Grossmont, Palomar, Tri-City, Fallbrook Regional)

• Community Services Districts (e.g., Pauma Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Majestic Pines)

• Community Planning Groups (e.g., Alpine, Valley Center, Julian, Spring Valley)