Election Day is over, and San Diego County voters have clarity in some races, but are still waiting for clear results in many more.
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It could be weeks before the final vote count is completed. In the meantime, locals can refresh this results page for updates: sandiegouniontribune.com/2026-election-results
Here’s some of what we know, and some of what we don’t know.
North County voters overwhelmingly favor Measure H
Measure H, the referendum that asks voters in Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista to approve leasing Tri-City Medical Center to Sharp HealthCare for 30 years, appeared to be headed for an easy victory Tuesday with early returns showing support that far exceeds the simple majority threshold necessary for passage.
North County voters overwhelmingly favor merger of Tri-City, Sharp hospital districts
Desmond and von Wilpert leading in 48th Congressional District
Just after the polls closed on election night, Republican Jim Desmond and Democrat Marni von Wilpert were leading a crowded field in a hotly contested North County congressional race that could be pivotal to deciding control of Congress this fall. Three-time congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar was running in a distant third behind von Wilpert, according to early returns.
Desmond, von Wilpert hold early leads in pivotal North County congressional race
San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones leading county supervisor race
San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones, a Republican, held a solid lead for the District 5 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, according to early primary results released Tuesday. Kyle Krahel, a Democrat, held a slight edge over Republican John Franklin for the second spot, meaning ballots yet to be counted may determine whether Krahel or Franklin goes on to the general election in November.
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Election close for 2nd spot in county supervisor race
California’s dramatic race for governor drags on
In the race for California governor, partial results, released by the California secretary of state’s office shortly before midnight, showed Republican Steve Hilton narrowly edging out Democrat Xavier Becerra for first place, with Democrat Tom Steyer rounding out the top three.
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The San Diego Union-Tribune reporters and editors will continue tracking local races until they are officially certified. Follow along at sandiegouniontribune.com.
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Here’s more of our latest coverage.
- San Diego voters rejecting measure that would heavily tax second homes in early returns
- Bailey, Crosby lead in early returns in San Diego City Council District 2, while Martinez, Ramirez lead in District 8
- Elliott, Bruce-Lane hold early leads in District 40, while incumbents favored in other state legislative races
- McCann, Tamayo lead in Chula Vista mayor’s race; incumbents ahead in council races
- Cleesattle, Ramirez take early leads in two races to be San Diego Superior Court judge
- Vanessa Springett and Anita Edmondson in close race for Poway City Council
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
