2 Oceanside city races on the Registrar's list for November 3, 2026, 1 of them contested. Below: every city race and the school, water and health district races that include parts of Oceanside, with each candidate's ballot designation exactly as filed with the County Registrar of Voters.
Key dates: register by Monday, Oct 19 (after that, conditional registration through Election Day); select vote centers open daily from Oct 24 and all of them from Oct 31, 8am to 5pm; Election Day, Tuesday Nov 3, 7am to 8pm. Deadlines and a lost ballot · ballot drop boxes near Oceanside.
Results: the Registrar's unofficial count for every Oceanside race is on North County election results, with its update time. The first numbers aren't final: mail ballots postmarked by Nov 3 count if they arrive within seven days, and Dec 3 is the deadline to certify.
Oceanside results: the unofficial count
From the Registrar of Voters' results page, as of its update posted 11/4/2026 2:51:51 AM. The Registrar projected 540,000 ballots still outstanding countywide, so close races can change. The next update is due by 6pm Thursday, Nov 5; every North County race is on North County election results.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE MEMBER, CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 1
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| ERIC JOYCE leading | 5,229 | 59.99% |
| MICHAEL CLINE | 3,487 | 40.01% |
CITY OF OCEANSIDE MEMBER, CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 2
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| RICHARD ROBINSON leading | 3,667 | 41.43% |
| EMILY GONZALES | 2,982 | 33.69% |
| RICKY JAMES | 909 | 10.27% |
| OSCARIN ORTEGA | 792 | 8.95% |
| PERRY ALVAREZ | 502 | 5.67% |
CITY OF OCEANSIDE - MEASURE R (majority to pass)
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| YES leading | 27,135 | 63.91% |
| NO | 15,325 | 36.09% |
CITY OF OCEANSIDE - MEASURE S (majority to pass)
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| NO leading | 21,880 | 50.44% |
| YES | 21,498 | 49.56% |
Close: 382 votes apart.
Districts that include parts of Oceanside
OCEANSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER TRUSTEE AREA NO. 1
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| NANCY LICONA leading | 2,287 | 59.31% |
| JERRY GARCIA AVILA | 1,569 | 40.69% |
OCEANSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER TRUSTEE AREA NO. 3
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| JOEY PEARSON leading | 1,888 | 52.42% |
| NICOLE WATSON | 1,714 | 47.58% |
OCEANSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER TRUSTEE AREA NO. 4
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| RAQUEL RIOJAS ALVAREZ leading | 2,569 | 56.97% |
| JASON BETHURUM | 1,940 | 43.03% |
TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS ZONE NO. 2
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| KAYLA LAURIANO leading | 6,386 | 56.97% |
| JEROME M. KERN | 3,367 | 30.04% |
| MARILYN PIEK | 1,456 | 12.99% |
Oceanside city races
Oceanside: City Council District 1
On the ballot, uncontested: 1 candidate for 1 seat.- Eric Joyce: Oceanside City Councilmember
Oceanside: City Council District 2
On the ballot: 3 candidates, vote for 1.- Emily Gonzales: Director/Facilitator/Mother
- Oscarin Ortega: Nonprofit Executive
- Richard Robinson: Oceanside City Councilmember
District races that include parts of Oceanside
Which of these you vote in depends on your address and trustee area or division: your sample ballot lists your exact races. Look up your sample ballot.
Oceanside Unified School: Trustee Area 1
On the ballot, uncontested: 1 candidate for 1 seat.- Nancy Licona: School Counselor
Oceanside Unified School: Trustee Area 3
On the ballot: 2 candidates, vote for 1.- Joey Pearson: Professional Learning Director
- Nicole Watson: Businesswoman/Mother
Oceanside Unified School: Trustee Area 4
On the ballot: 2 candidates, vote for 1.- Raquel Riojas Alvarez: Governing Board Member, Oceanside Unified School District
- Jason Bethurum: Teacher/Father
Tri-City Healthcare: Zone 2
On the ballot: 3 candidates, vote for 1.- Jerome M. Kern: Retired City Councilmember
- Kayla Lauriano: Registered Nurse, MiraCosta College
- Marilyn Piek: Registered Nurse, Genex Services
Tri-City Healthcare: Zone 4
Not on the ballot: no more candidates filed than seats, so the board fills the seat (Registrar: Election = NO).- No candidates filed.
Tri-City Healthcare: Zone 6
Not on the ballot: no more candidates filed than seats (Registrar: Election = NO).- Tracy M. Younger: Incumbent
Where to vote in person near Oceanside
- Oceanside Civic Center - Community Rooms, 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside: open October 24 through November 3 (early)
- Lincoln Middle School - MPR, 2000 California St, Oceanside: open October 31 through November 3
- Miracosta Community College - Board Rm, 1 Barnard Dr, Use Lot 1C, Oceanside: open October 24 through November 3 (early)
- John Landes Community Center - Community Rm, 2855 Cedar Rd, Oceanside: open October 31 through November 3
- Madison Middle School - MPR, 4930 Lake Blvd, Oceanside: open October 31 through November 3
- Temple Heights Elementary School - MPR, 1550 Temple Heights Dr, Oceanside: open October 31 through November 3
- Libby Elementary School - MPR, 423 W Redondo Dr, Oceanside: open October 31 through November 3
- Martin L King Jr Middle School - MPR Half, 1290 Ivey Ranch Rd, Oceanside: open October 31 through November 3
- Mission Vista High School - Theater Lobby, 1306 Melrose Dr, Oceanside: open October 31 through November 3
- Roosevelt Middle School - Library, 850 Sagewood Dr, Oceanside: open October 31 through November 3
Hours: 8am to 5pm daily through November 2; Election Day, Tuesday November 3, 7am to 8pm. You can vote at any vote center in the county, not just the nearest one.
From the Registrar of Voters' Vote Center Locations list, rebuilt every morning.
Measures and propositions
Countywide measures and the statewide propositions are on every ballot here. The Registrar posts county and district measure text; city measures come from each City Clerk. Registrar: candidate list and measures · California's official voter guide.
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Questions people ask
Who is leading in the Oceanside election?
In the Registrar's unofficial count as of its 11/4/2026 2:51:51 AM update: City Council District 1: ERIC JOYCE (5,229 to 3,487 for MICHAEL CLINE); City Council District 2: RICHARD ROBINSON (3,667 to 2,982 for EMILY GONZALES); Measure R (majority to pass): YES (27,135 to 15,325 for NO); Measure S (majority to pass): NO (21,880 to 21,498 for YES). Ballots are still being counted, so close races can change.
Who's running in Oceanside in the November 2026 election?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot, from the County Registrar of Voters' candidate list: City Council District 1: Eric Joyce, unopposed; City Council District 2: Emily Gonzales vs Oscarin Ortega vs Richard Robinson. Your sample ballot adds the school and district races for your address.
When will Oceanside election results be posted?
The Registrar of Voters posted the first results on election night and keeps updating its results page, sdvote.com/results. The next update is due by 6pm Thursday, Nov 5; mail ballots postmarked by Nov 3 count if they arrive within seven days, and Dec 3 is the deadline to certify the election.
Who is running for Oceanside: City Council District 1 in 2026?
Eric Joyce (Oceanside City Councilmember).
Who is running for Oceanside: City Council District 2 in 2026?
Emily Gonzales (Director/Facilitator/Mother); Oscarin Ortega (Nonprofit Executive); Richard Robinson (Oceanside City Councilmember).
Where can I vote in person in Oceanside?
Oceanside Civic Center - Community Rooms, 330 N Coast Hwy, open October 24 through November 3; 8am to 5pm until November 2, and 7am to 8pm on Election Day. Any vote center in the county works.
When is the last day to register to vote in San Diego County?
Monday, October 19, 2026, 15 days before the November 3 election. After that, conditional voter registration lets you register and vote through Election Day.
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