​Have you ever thought about running for local office? Now might be the time. We need Democrats representing the values and priorities of people in our community -- on city councils, school boards, and other local policymaking boards and committees.

Right now we're recruiting candidates for dozens of offices in North County where no Democrat has declared their candidacy. We know from experience that in some of these races, there won't be more candidates than there are open seats, so simply qualifying for the ballot is enough to get elected. But we can't win unless people like you step up to run. 

The candidate filing period for the November 2024 election starts July 15, and closes August 9.  While the filing process is fairly easy, time is of the essence. The San Diego County Democratic Party is here to answer questions, help candidates through the steps, and then provide tools and services to elect the Democrats we endorse. 

If you'd consider becoming a candidate, click here to see which districts you're eligible to run in. Then review the list of North County offices below where we still need one or more candidates. Finally, scroll down to provide your information, and select the offices you'd consider running for.  A Democratic Party representative will contact you to answer questions and guide you through the experience if you decide to run. The change we need can begin with you!

City Offices

• Del Mar City Council, 1 at-large seat​
• Escondido City Council, District 3
• Escondido City Council, District 4
• Poway City Council, District 2
• Poway City Council, District 4
• San Marcos City Council, District 4

EDUCATION DISTRICTS

• Bonsall Union School Board, Areas C and E
• Cardiff School Board, 2 at-large seats
• Escondido Union High School Board, Area 1
• Fallbrook Union Elementary School Board, Area 4
• Oceanside Unified School Board, Area 5
• San Pasqual Union School Board, Area 1
• San Pasqual Union School Board, Area 5
• Rancho Santa Fe School Board: 2 at-large seats
• Vallecitos School Board, Areas 1 and 2
• Valley Center-Pauma Unified School Board, Areas 1 and 5​

Special Districts

• Bonsall Union School Board, Area C
• Bonsall Union School Board, Area E
• Cardiff School Board, 2 at-large seats
• Carlsbad Unified School Board, Area 3
• Encinitas Union School Board, 1 at-large seat
• Escondido Union High School Board, Area 1
• Fallbrook Union Elementary School Board, Area 4
• Oceanside Unified School Board, Area 5
• San Dieguito Union High School Board, Area 4​
• San Pasqual Union School Board, Area 1
• San Pasqual Union School Board, Area 5
• Rancho Santa Fe School Board: 2 at-large seats
• Vallecitos School Board, Area 1
• Vallecitos School Board, Area 2
• Valley Center-Pauma Unified School Board, Area 1
• Valley Center-Pauma Unified School Board, Area 5
• Vista Unified School Board, Area 1

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