HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE JUNE 2 PRIMARY

This article gives you ideas and information about being ready to vote.

Check your voter registration before Election Day

INFORMATION FOR THE JUNE 2 PRIMARY

VOTE411.org

This website is provided by Leagues across the country and offers nonpartisan information about the candidates and ballot measures on your ballot.

EASY VOTER GUIDE

The League of Women Voters of California offers a nonpartisan Voters' Guide to assist citizens in participating in the upcoming June 2 Primary. Available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean languages.

CANDIDATE FORUM VIDEOS

This spring, the League moderated five candidate forums for City Council candidates. Voters hear directly from candidates responding to audience questions -- a great way to learn who candidates are before making your voting decisions.

If you were unable to attend, videos are available on our Youtube page:

District 2 (Clairemont, Point Loma & nearby): link to video

District 4 (Skyline, Encanto & much of Southeastern San Diego): link to video

District 6 (University City, Mira Mesa & nearby areas): video coming soon

District 8 (Otay Mesa, San Ysidro, Logan Heights & nearby neighborhoods): link to video

48th Congressional Seat: link to video

Superintendent of Public Instruction (4 candidates): link to video

INFORMATION ON LWVSD CANDIDATE FORUMS: See this link

CAMPAIGN FINANCE DASHBOARD

LWV of San Diego's newest initiative is an improved website offering extensive financial contribution information on all City of San Diego candidates.
Explore it at Follow the Money San Diego.

BALLOT MEASURE PRO & CON INFORMATION & TALKS

The LWV has a long history of offering information summarizing the pro & con arguments for every ballot measure, in written form and via talks and videos.

There will be one local City of San Diego ballot measure on the June 2 primary ballot: Measure A, the Non-Primary Homes Tax.

The Pro & Con information for Measure A can be found at this link. The video of the LWVSD Pros & Cons talk is at this link.

During late September through November 3rd, the LWVSD Speakers Bureau will offer in-person and Zoom talks covering the Pros and Cons of each California and local ballot measure. A video of each talk will also be available here.

To request a ballot measure talk for your organization, please complete our Speaker Request Form.

VOTE WITH THE LEAGUE

The LWV takes positions on certain ballot measures that align with our stances on Voting Rights, Social Policy, and Natural Resources. The LWV of California takes positions as appropriate on all state ballot measures.

The LWV of San Diego similarly takes positions on local and county ballot measures. The LWVSD Board votes on taking a stance, in consultation with the Public Policy Committee and membership.

For the June 2, 2026 Primary, there is one local City of San Diego ballot measure: Measure A, the Non-Primary Homes Tax. The Board voted to SUPPORT this measure. A full explanation of the Pros & Cons can be found at this link, and the reasons for LWVSD's support are at this link.

VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION

You can register to vote in California if you are:

• A U.S. citizen
• A California resident
• Not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction
• Not declared mentally incompetent by court action
• At least 18 years of age on or before the next election (if you are 16 or 17, you can pre-register and will be automatically registered on your 18th birthday)

Registering to Vote

Register to Vote Online or pick up a paper application at the San Diego County Registrar of Voters (5600 Overland Ave), any library, DMV office, or post office. The deadline to register is 15 calendar days before the election.

Missed the Registration Deadline?

Conditional Voter Registration allows you to register and cast a provisional ballot during the 14 days before and including Election Day at the Registrar of Voters office or any Vote Center.

Choose Your Voting Method

Vote your mail ballot:

• Return it by mail promptly
• Return to any Vote Center in San Diego County
• Drop it at a secure Ballot Drop Box location
• Track your ballot: sign up for notifications at BallotTrax, provided by the California Secretary of State

Vote in person:

• Vote at any Vote Center in San Diego County
• Early voting is available 8am to 5pm on the 10 days before Election Day, with additional locations opening the Saturday before
• On Election Day, all locations are open from 7am to 8pm

VOTING RESOURCES

These are websites that have been helpful to LWV members. This is not an all-inclusive list.

San Diego County Registrar of Voters

Election Information

Candidate Listing

Directory of Public Officials

San Diego City Clerk

Elections website and candidate listing

Chula Vista City Clerk

Elections website

California Secretary of State

Elections website

June 2, 2026 Primary Information

Candidate Listing (as of March 21, 2026)

Ballot Measure Qualification Status -- find out which measures have qualified

CalMatters

calmatters.org

Mission: To improve California's democracy by making its government more transparent and accountable and giving Californians the information they need to understand and engage with that government.

Ballotpedia

ballotpedia.org

Mission: Delivering unbiased information to educate and inspire American voters.

California 2026 Ballot Propositions