Politifest | 2026
We’re bringing together local politicians to go head-to-head at Politifest: Elections Showdown. Attendees will hear from candidates across San Diego and cast their votes for whom would most effectively address the biggest issues facing our community.
Plan your Politifest experience
When and Where
Friday, October 2, 2026
Politifest kicks off Friday with election events in North County and South County.
San Diego County Supervisor, District 5
Jones vs Krahel
Harding Community Center Auditorium
3096 Harding St., Carlsbad, CA 92008
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
National City Mayoral Race
Additional location and time details coming soon.
University of San Diego – Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Event Resources
Find your way around Politifest and get answers before you arrive.
General Admission
Through Sept. 1: $65.00
After Sept. 1: $70.00
Students (with valid ID): Free
For sponsor access, community tickets or other pricing inquiries, contact:
politifest@voiceofsandiego.org
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Audience Q&A + Live Voting
We’ll use Slido during Politifest 2026 so attendees can submit questions and participate in live voting during select sessions.
Slido Access Coming Soon
A Slido link and QR code will be available at the event. Keep an eye out for signs in each session room, or check back here closer to Politifest.
Politifest 2026 Event Schedule
Join us for North County and South County events on Friday, Oct. 2, followed by the Saturday agenda at the University of San Diego on Oct. 3.
North County & South County
Politifest begins Friday with election events in North County and South County.
San Diego County Supervisor, District 5
Jones vs Krahel
Featuring:
Moderator:
National City Mayoral Race
Bush vs Rodriguez
Featuring:
Moderator:
Saturday Agenda
University of San Diego · Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
Welcome
San Diego City Council, District 2
Bailey vs Crosby
Featuring:
San Diego City Council, District 4
Abraham vs Foster
Featuring:
Moderator:
San Diego City Council, District 8
Martinez vs Ramirez
Featuring:
Moderator:
San Diego City Council, District 6
A Conversation with Kent Lee
Featuring:
Moderator:
San Diego Voters 101
with Paul Mitchell
Featuring:
Moderator:
The conversation will examine voting trends, housing status and the key data campaign professionals use to shape their strategies.
California Governor
A Conversation with Steve Hilton
Featuring:
Moderator:
Awards & Reception
Additional Sessions
Additional session times and locations will be announced as the schedule is finalized.
San Diego County Half Cent Sales Tax
Featuring:
Moderator:
State Ballot Measures
Your Questions Answered
Moderator:
County Charter Proposal
Featuring:
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