San Diego, CA — Today marks the final opportunity for voters to register for a mail-in ballot in the forthcoming special election on July 1, aimed at filling the vacant position on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre are the contenders for the seat left open by former Supervisor Nora Vargas, who recently announced her decision not to serve a second term despite being re-elected in November.
To obtain a mail-in ballot, residents must complete their registration by June 16. For those unable to register by this date, in-person registration will begin on Saturday, June 21, at designated vote centers throughout the district, allowing voters to cast provisional ballots until the election date of July 1.
In an effort to prepare for the election, the San Diego County Registrar of Voters has already mailed out over 370,000 ballots to registered voters in District 1. The selected candidate will hold the seat until the end of the current term in January 2029.
District 1 encompasses a diverse population of approximately 650,000 and includes three cities: Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, and National City. It also comprises 15 neighborhoods in San Diego, such as East Village and Mountain View, as well as six unincorporated communities including Bonita and parts of Spring Valley.
For those wishing to vote early, ballots can be cast at the Registrar of Voters office located in Kearny Mesa, where early voting hours are set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Voters registered in District 1 have several options available for casting their ballots. They can either mail their ballots, which do not require postage, or drop them off at any official ballot drop box within the district starting Tuesday, continuing through the final voting day on July 1.
In-person voting will expand on Saturday, June 21, with the opening of seven vote centers, operable daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Election Day, July 1, a total of 13 vote centers will be available, extending their hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Both candidates in this election have already begun outlining their platforms following the initial runoff in April, where McCann secured 43.5% of the votes and Aguirre 31.6%, with five other candidates taking the remainder.
Following the April election, McCann expressed gratitude towards his volunteers and supporters, stating, ‘They know I will bring common sense back to San Diego County by supporting law enforcement to keep our streets safe, getting homeless off the streets, and working to find real solutions to the Tijuana sewage issue.’
On the other hand, Aguirre viewed the initial results as an endorsement of her campaign, declaring that voters want a supervisor committed to issues affecting working people and addressing crises like sewage pollution.
‘Now, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This runoff is a clear choice between Democratic values that put working people first, and a Trump Republican agenda that would be a complete disaster for all of San Diego County,’ Aguirre stated, emphasizing the need for leaders who prioritize economic security for everyone.
McCann, a Navy veteran, has served as the mayor of Chula Vista since 2022, and has pledged to increase funding for law enforcement, mitigate the cost of living through efficient government spending, and oppose harmful tax policies.
Additionally, he vows to improve healthcare access and support veterans in receiving the benefits they deserve, while actively seeking solutions to the border sewage issue by securing funds for infrastructure improvements.
Aguirre, having been Imperial Beach’s mayor since December 2022, has made addressing the sewage pollution along the U.S.-Mexico border a significant part of her campaign. She aims to fight for working people’s needs, advocate for lower energy rates, and reduce crime across all communities.
As the election date approaches, both candidates will continue to rally support and clarify their positions to the voters in San Diego County, hoping to secure their place on the Board of Supervisors for the remainder of the term.
With a busy election season ahead, registered voters in the district are encouraged to be proactive in making their voices heard, either through mail-in voting or by visiting local polling places.
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