Local Elections
Summary
San Clemente is shaking up its local elections by moving to by-district voting for the very first time. With six candidates fighting for just two open seats, who you vote for and how your neighborhood gets represented is changing.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
While transitioning to district-based elections carries initial administrative and legal setup costs for the city, the long-term operational budget is expected to remain stable.
Voters will benefit from more localized representation, ensuring that specific neighborhoods have a dedicated voice on the city council.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (14)
Knoblock Seeks Reelection to District 2 Seat on SC City Council
Incumbent San Clemente City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem Steve Knoblock is seeking another term on the City Council, citing coastal preservation, public safety, wildfire prevention and fiscal responsibility as
Enmeier Seeks Reelection to District 2 Seat on SC City Council
San Clemente City Councilmember Mark Enmeier is seeking reelection to represent District 2 on the City Council in the Nov. 3 general election, emphasizing public safety, coastal preservation, transportation improvements
Hirschman’s Mayoral Platform: Coastal Protection, Arts, Economic Growth
As San Clemente prepares to choose its first directly elected mayor this November, candidate Shane Hirschman is campaigning on a platform focused on coastal preservation, economic development, government transparency and
How San Clemente’s District Elections Work and Who Appears on Your Ballot
Where San Clemente residents live will determine which City Council candidates they can vote for in the Nov. 3 election, while voters throughout the city will choose among three candidates
Washington’s District 1 Campaign Highlights Military Leadership, Fiscal Responsibility
Aaron Washington, a 20-year San Clemente resident and retired Navy commander, is seeking a seat on the San Clemente City Council representing District 1 in the Nov. 3 general election,
Vidrine Running for District 1 City Council Seat, Outlines San Clemente Priorities
Donna Vidrine is seeking a seat on the San Clemente City Council in District 1, campaigning on issues including housing, transportation and parking, coastal erosion, wildfire preparedness and access to
Vidrine Running for District 1 City Council Seat, Outlines SC Priorities
Donna Vidrine is seeking a seat on the San Clemente City Council in District 1, campaigning on issues including housing, transportation and parking, coastal erosion, wildfire preparedness and access to
Kathy Ward Seeks Return to City Leadership in San Clemente Mayoral Race
Former San Clemente Mayor and Councilmember Kathy Ward is running for mayor in the Nov. 3 election with a platform centered on city planning, downtown maintenance and preserving the community’s
2026 Election: San Clemente Measure M would add 1% local sales tax for ‘natural hazards initiative’
Measure M will ask voters to decide on whether a 1% local sales tax, or 1 cent per dollar, should be added to retail sales prices for the San Clemente Natural Hazards Initiative. Half of the sales tax revenue w...
Victor Cabral Emphasizes Beaches, Public Safety in San Clemente Mayoral Bid
San Clemente City Councilmember Victor Cabral is making beach restoration, public safety and support for local businesses central to his campaign for mayor, pointing to his nearly four years on
Six candidates running for two open seats in San Clemente’s first by-district elections
Six candidates running for two open seats in San Clemente’s first by-district elections Orange County Register
Washington’s District 1 Campaign Highlights Military Leadership, Fiscal Responsibility
Washington’s District 1 Campaign Highlights Military Leadership, Fiscal Responsibility
Vidrine Running for District 1 City Council Seat, Outlines San Clemente Priorities
Vidrine Running for District 1 City Council Seat, Outlines San Clemente Priorities
Kathy Ward Seeks Return to City Leadership in San Clemente Mayoral Race
Kathy Ward Seeks Return to City Leadership in San Clemente Mayoral Race
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