JUNE 2, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION
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Legend:
(+) indicates LGBTQ+ candidate
(*) indicates incumbent office holder
(^) indicates Pick-up Opportunity - Democratic candidate running for a seat held by a non-Dem
STATEWIDE OFFICES
- Governor: Pending
- Lt. Governor: Fiona Ma
- Secretary of State: Dr. Shirley Weber (*)
- Controller: Malia Cohen (*)
- Treasurer: No Endorsement
- Attorney General: Rob Bonta (*)
- Insurance Commissioner: Jane Kim
- Board of Equalization, District 4: Dr. Cody Petterson
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- District 48: Marni von Wilpert (+) (^)
- District 49: Mike Levin (*)
- District 50: Scott Peters (*)
- District 51: Sara Jacobs (*)
- District 52: Juan Vargas (*)
STATE SENATE
- District 18: Steve Padilla (+) (*)
- District 38: Catherine Blakespear (*)
- District 40: Mara Elliott (^)
STATE ASSEMBLY
- District 74: Sergio Farias (^)
- District 75: Gerald Boursiquot (^)
- District 76: Dr. Darshana Patel (*)
- District 77: Tasha Boerner (*)
- District 78: Chris Ward (+) (*)
- District 79: Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins (*)
- District 80: David Alvarez (*)
SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES
- Office 31: Jodi Cleesattle (+)
- Office 32: Tia Ramirez
EDUCATION OFFICES
- Superintendent of Public Instruction: Richard Barerra
- San Diego Community College, District A: Maria Nieto Senour (*)
- San Diego Community College, District C: Craig Milgrim (+) (*)
- San Diego Community College, District E: Geysil Arroyo (*)
- Chula Vista Elementary School Board, Seat 1: Jessica Castillo Tolston (*)
- Chula Vista Elementary School Board, Seat 3: Leticia Segura (^)
- Chula Vista Elementary School Board, Seat 5: No Endorsement
- La Mesa Spring Valley School Board, Area 3: Brianna Coston (*)
- San Diego Unified School Board, District B: Shana Hazan (*)
- San Diego Unified School Board, District C: Hayden Gore
COUNTY OFFICES
- County Treasurer - Tax Collector: Larry Cohen (*)
- County Supervisor, District 4: Monica Montgomery Steppe (*)
- County Supervisor, District 5: Kyle Krahel-Frolander (^)
CITY OF SAN DIEGO OFFICES
- City Council, District 2: Nicole Crosby
- City Council, District 4: Henry Foster III (*)
- City Council, District 6: Kent Lee (*)
- City Council, District 8: Vote for Venus Molina OR Rafael Perez (Both Candidates Rated "Qualified")
CITY OF CHULA VISTA OFFICES
- City Attorney: Marco Verdugo (*)
- City Council, District 1: Carolina Chavez (*)
- City Council, District 2: Jose Preciado (*)
CITY OF LA MESA OFFICES
- Mayor: Patricia Dillard
- City Council (2 seats): Moana Alo and Amanda-Dawn Natalia
CITY OF LEMON GROVE OFFICES
- City Council (3 seats): Krystle Johnson, Joe Smith, and Minola Clark Manson
CITY OF OCEANSIDE
- City Council, District 1: Eric Joyce (*)
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
- Fallbrook Public Utility District, Subdistrict 2: Pending
- Helix Water District, Division 2: Andrea Beth Damsky (+) (*)
LOCAL PROPOSITIONS
- Measure A (City of San Diego): SUPPORT
Club endorsements are voted on by members of San Diego Democrats for Equality. They do not equal endorsements made by our local San Diego County Democratic Party or the California Democratic Party -- county and state party endorsements are made separately.
“Qualified” ratings may be given to candidates who do not meet at least a 60% threshold of voting club members, however are deemed supportable by the club.
“Unacceptable” ratings may be given in the event that the candidate has a poor position or record on one or more critical issues, and/or the candidate has demonstrated a lack of responsiveness or sensitivity to the LGBTQ+ community.
"Neutral/No Position" ratings may be given to candidates in the event they fall between the ratings of "Qualified" or "Unacceptable" and can be given to ballot measures in the event the club opts to not take a position either way on an issue.
"No Consensus" ratings may be given to candidates or ballot measures in the event that 60% of club members voting cannot agree on any endorsement position or rating.
Candidates and elected officials seeking an endorsement from our club are expected to have and/or develop informed policies on intersectional LGBTQ+, racial, and gender equality issues. You may find more resources on our website here.