November 3, 2026

Who's running in Chula Vista?

Chula Vista's state and federal races are set — they're below. Local seats (city council, mayor, school board) are filed with the city clerk and county, and filing stays open until August 7, so those names are still coming in.

What should whoever wins fix?

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Also on Chula Vista's ballot

State and federal offices are decided differently: the top two finishers in the June 2, 2026 primary advance to November, whatever their party.

Attorney General

  • Rob BontaIncumbentDemocratic
    56.6% in June
  • Michael E. GatesRepublican
    37.9% in June

Controller

  • Malia M. CohenIncumbentDemocratic
    56.8% in June
  • Herb W MorganRepublican
    37.5% in June

Governor

  • Xavier BecerraDemocratic
    28% in June
  • Steve HiltonRepublican
    24.6% in June

Insurance Commissioner

  • Ben AllenDemocratic
    19.4% in June
  • Jane KimDemocratic
    27.4% in June

Lieutenant Governor

  • Fiona MaDemocratic
    19.1% in June
  • Gloria RomeroRepublican
    17.8% in June

Secretary of State

  • Donald P. (Don) WagnerRepublican
    36.7% in June
  • Shirley N. WeberIncumbentDemocratic
    58.7% in June

Superintendent of Public Instruction

  • Richard BarreraNon-Partisan
    20.3% in June
  • Sonja ShawNon-Partisan
    22.6% in June

Treasurer

  • Jennifer HawksRepublican
    24% in June
  • Eleni KounalakisDemocratic
    36.7% in June

U.S. House of Representatives — District 48

  • Jim DesmondRepublican
    38.9% in June
  • Marni von WilpertDemocratic
    20.8% in June

U.S. House of Representatives — District 52

  • Jeff BelleRepublican
    33.2% in June
  • Juan VargasDemocratic
    56.5% in June

State Senate — District 18

  • Art HodgesRepublican
    36.2% in June
  • Steve PadillaIncumbentDemocratic
    63.8% in June

State Assembly — District 75

  • Gerald C. BoursiquotDemocratic
    40.3% in June
  • Carl DeMaioIncumbentRepublican
    59.7% in June

State Assembly — District 80

  • David A. AlvarezIncumbentDemocratic
    59.1% in June
  • Alejandro GaliciaRepublican
    34.2% in June

Board of Equalization — District 4

  • Denis BilodeauRepublican
    45.1% in June
  • Tom UmbergDemocratic
    20.7% in June

These are the two candidates who advanced from the June 2, 2026 primary. The Secretary of State publishes the certified November ballot in August 2026; candidates may still withdraw before then. Source: California Secretary of State — Statement of Vote, June 2, 2026 Primary . Chula Vista is split across more than one district, so more than one race is listed for that office — your ballot shows the one covering your address.

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