San Marcos voters will choose a new mayor and two City Council members in the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election. The races will help shape decisions involving housing, development, traffic, public safety, city finances and open-space planning over the next four years.
Mayor
- Sharon Jenkins — Small Business Owner
- Mike Sannella — San Marcos Deputy Mayor
Current Mayor Rebecca Jones is not seeking another term as mayor and is running for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 5.
City Council District 2
Of particular interest to the San Elijo Hills area, the District 2 race features:
- Lindsey Smith — Planning Commissioner/Parent
- Justin Matsushita — Educator/Business Owner
City Council District 1
- Maria Nuñez — San Marcos Councilmember
- Thomas Gabriele — Teacher/Business Owner
Voting Information
Early voting is already underway. Select Vote Centers opened October 24, and all Vote Centers open October 31 through Election Day. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with voting available from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Vote Centers scheduled to open October 31 include:
- Double Peak School, 111 San Elijo Road
- San Elijo Recreation Center, 1105 Elfin Forest Road
- San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive
- Walnut Grove Park Red Barn, 1950 Sycamore Drive
Cal State San Marcos, 288 Campus Way, has been open as an early Vote Center since October 24.
Residents can check their registration, sample ballot and official voting information through the San Diego County Registrar of Voters.
San Elijo Life will continue sharing local election information as November 3 approaches. Our goal is simple: help residents understand who is running, where to find reliable information and how to participate in the election.
