Elections and How to Vote
In Santee, California
The City Clerk is the Elections Official and coordinates municipal elections with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters Office.
This includes preparation of resolutions calling for elections and declaring results, issuance and acceptance of candidate nomination papers, processing of ballot measures and petitions, posting and publication of legal notices, and receiving all campaign and conflict of interest filings as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
Next General Municipal Election - November 5, 2024
Where to Vote in Santee
| Official Ballot Drop Box Locations |
| Name of Location | Address | Hours |
| Office of the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk | 10144 Mission Gorge Rd. | October 8 - November 4: Open 24 hours November 5 (Election Day): Closed at 8:00pm |
| Santee Branch Library | 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd. #17 | October 8 - November 4:
Mondays, Wednesdays-Thursdays: 10:00am-6:00pm
Tuesdays:12:00pm-7:00pm
Fridays-Saturdays: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sundays: Closed November 5 (Election Day): 7:00am-8:00pm |
| Santee City Hall | 10601 N. Magnolia Ave. | October 8 - November 4: Open 24 hours November 5 (Election Day): Closed at 8:00pm |
Voting Centers: Open November 2 - November 5
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| Name of Location | Address |
| Cajon Park School - MPR | 10300 N. Magnolia Ave. |
| Pride Academy at Prospect Ave. - LRC | 9303 Prospect Ave. |
| Summit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship | 8778 Cottonwood Ave. |
| Sycamore Canyon School - MPR | 10201 Settle Rd. |
| West Hills High School - Room B2 | 8756 Mast Blvd. |
Notice of Election 2024 & Candidate Filing
Notice of Election 2024 & Candidate Filing - English
Notice of Election 2024 & Candidate Filing - Spanish
Notice of Election 2024 & Candidate Filing - Chinese (Traditional)
Notice of Election 2024 & Candidate Filing - Tagalog
Notice of Election 2024 & Candidate Filing - Vietnamese
| Candidate Log |
| Candidate Name | Date Packet Issued
| Date Nomination Papers Filed With Clerk | Date Nomination Papers Verified by Registrar
| Ballot Designation
| Candidate Documents |
| Mayor |
| John W. Minto | 07/16/2024 | 08/07/2024 | 08/08/2024 | Mayor | Disclosure Filings
Form 700
Candidate Statement |
| Kelli Lynn O’Brien | 07/24/2024 | 08/06/2024 | 08/07/2024 | None | Disclosure Filings
Form 700
No Candidate Statement |
| District 3 Councilmember |
| Laura Koval | 07/16/2024
07/30/2024 - Supplemental | 07/26/2024
08/02/2024 - Supplemental | 08/05/2024 | Incumbent | Disclosure Filings
Form 700
Candidate Statement - Withdrawn |
| District 4 Councilmember |
| Dustin Trotter | 07/16/2024 | 08/02/2024 | 08/06/2024 | Santee City Councilmember | Disclosure Filings
Form 700
No Candidate Statement |
| August Scalzitti | 07/22/2024 | 08/05/2024 | 08/07/2024 | Property Manager/Businessman | Disclosure Filings
Form 700
Candidate Statement |
Alex Ferguson | 07/17/2024 | Did not file Nomination papers by deadline. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
*Ballot designation and candidate statements will be uploaded after the filing deadline on August 9, 2024.
Other Campaign Finance related filing information can be found in the Campaign Disclosure Statements dropdown below. |
View Candidate Interest List - Mayor
View Candidate Interest List - Councilmember
Past General Municipal Elections
November 8, 2022
For more information on how to become a candidate, check out our Running for Local Office Handbook.
City Council District
Council Members are elected by-district as of 2018. Following the 2020 census, the City completed the required redistricting process and adopted new City Council Districts.
Campaign Disclosure Statements
The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code §§ 81000-91014) requires detailed disclosure of the role of money in California politics. This includes the disclosure of contributions and expenditures in connection with campaigns supporting or opposing local candidates and ballot measures.
Campaign disclosure filings are public documents. Any member of the public may inspect and obtain a copy of any statement.
Electronic Campaign Filing System
Public Access Portal
The Public Access Portal contains financial information provided by candidates and committees. It can answer questions about who is contributing money, who is receiving money and how it is being spent.
Use the Public Access Portal to research campaign contributions and expenditures, review campaign statements filed by candidates and committees.
Campaign disclosure forms filed online beginning in 2020 are available through the portal. Staff is currently working to include past year filings.
You can view unredacted forms and forms that were not electronically filed, including those filed prior to 2020, by emailing us at: cityclerk@cityofsanteeca.gov or visiting the City Clerk's office during normal business hours.
Filer Access Portal
The Filer Access Portal is a web-based, data entry filing system that allows candidates and campaign committees to submit disclosure reports mandated by the City of Santee and California's Political Reform Act to the Electronic Filing System free of charge.
Use the Filer Access Portal to create electronic campaign statements. Before you begin you must have received your Electronic Filing System filer identification number and password. To get a filer identification number and password for your committee, contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofsanteeca.gov or 619-258-4100.
Campaign Contribution Limit Regulations
Santee Municipal Code Section 2.40.060
Register to Vote
- Online Registration available: Register to Vote
- Registration forms are also available in the City Clerk's Office.
- Voter information, including vote center locations, and frequently asked questions can be found on the Registrar of Voters’ website.
Other Election Information
Election results can be viewed on the Registrar of Voters website.
Voter Registration information and forms are available at the City Clerk's Office and on the Registrar of Voters website at www.sdvote.com. For more information on the election process, please visit these helpful nonpartisan websites:
Election Rules and Regulations