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).
General Municipal Election - November 3, 2026
The November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election will be held to elect one (1) Member of the City Council, District 1 and one (1) Member of the City Council, District 2 for the full term of four (4) years. For more information on how to become a candidate including general qualifications, check out our Running for Local Office Handbook. To view basic information on individuals who have declared their intent to run for office, please view the Candidate Interest Lists below.
View Candidate Interest List 2026 Election
City Council Election Resolutions and Notices of Election
Nomination Period
To run for office, you must pull and file nomination papers during the nomination period of July 13, 2026 through August 7, 2026 by 1:00 p.m. Contact the City Clerk to schedule an appointment at cityclerk@cityofsanteeca.gov or 619-258-4100 ext. 116.
Local Ballot Measure to be Submitted to the Voters
| Document | Filed Document | Status |
| Resolutions Related to the Measure Including Full Text of the Measure and Information Regarding Argument Submittals | Resolution No. 071-2026 - Calling of Election - General Tax Measure
Resolution No. 072-2026 - Consolidation Request - General Tax Measure
Resolution No. 073-2026 - Setting Rules for Direct and Rebuttal Arguments - General Tax Measure | Adopted |
| Impartial Analysis (City Attorney) | Due by Friday, August 14, 2026 | Pending |
| Argument in Favor | Deadline to file is Thursday, August 13, 2026. See Resolutions adopting the Measure for more information. | Pending |
| Argument Against | Deadline to file is Thursday, August 13, 2026. See Resolutions adopting the Measure for more information. | Pending |
| Rebuttal to Argument in Favor | Deadline to file is Tuesday, August 18, 2026. See Resolutions adopting the Measure for more information. | Pending |
| Rebuttal to Argument Against | Deadline to file is Tuesday, August 18, 2026. See Resolutions adopting the Measure for more information. | Pending |
General Municipal Election - November 7, 2028
The November 7, 2028, General Municipal Election will be held to elect one (1) Member of the City Council, District 3 and one (1) Member of the City Council, District 4, and one (1) Mayor, at-large, for the full term of four (4) years. For more information on how to become a candidate including general qualifications, please contact the City Clerk at 619-258-4100 ext. 116. To view basic information on individuals who have declared their intent to run for office, please view the Candidate Interest Lists below.
View Candidate Interest List 2028 Election
November 8, 2022
- Resolution 111-2022 - Appointing Council Members and Cancellation of Election
- Official Candidate Log - General Municipal Election 2022
- City Clerk's Certification that there are not more Candidates than offices to be elected.
If you would like a copy of the above documents, please email clerk@cityofsanteeca.gov
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.
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