A day after Election Day, San Diego County officials have tallied about 700,000 votes. Thousands more are left. Here’s a breakdown of how results are shaping up in the county’s South Bay region.
In Chula Vista, incumbents take the lead
Mayor: John McCann handily won against opponent Francisco Tamayo with 58% of the vote so far.
Chula Vista City Council, District 1: Carolina Chavez held off challenger Greg Martinez, winning another term with 57% of the vote so far.
Chula Vista City Council, District 2: Jose Preciado is leading by a narrower margin over opponent Angelica Martinez with just less than 52% of the vote.
A 3-member slate of National City candidates takes lead over the other
Mayor: Jose Rodriguez earned 56% of the vote, widening the margin of his win over opponent Marcus Bush. Jacobb Castrejon trailed at third. Ruble Mitchel Beauchamp was on the ballot but dropped out of the race last month.
National City council, District 1: Cindy Lopez leads with 51% of the vote over opponent Luz Molina.
National City council, District 3: Ditas Yamane holds onto her seat with 50% of votes so far. Opponent Edward Nieto is at 30% of the vote. Jerry Cano trailed at third.
Bush, Molina and Nieto campaigned on a slate together. Read more of National City election coverage here.
Imperial Beach mayor, council
Mayor: Earning nearly 44% of the vote, incumbent Mitchell McKay holds a significant lead over opponents Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez and Karl Bradley.
City Council, District 1: With 59% of the vote so far, Jose Lopez Eguino won with a strong lead over Steve Berry.
City Council, District 3: Mariko Nakawatase will hold onto her seat. She ran unopposed after O’mar Diallo exited the race.
San Diego’s South Bay council district
City Council, District 8: Antonio Martinez has a strong lead over Gerardo Ramirez with 57% of the vote. Catch up on our coverage on this race’s outside spending
More from the South Bay: See how school board district races turned out.