2016 San Diego mayoral election

The 2016 San Diego mayoral election was held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, to elect the Mayor of San Diego. Incumbent Kevin Faulconer ran for a second term as mayor against former San Diego City Council member Ed Harris and former California State Assembly member Lori Saldaña.

2016 San Diego mayoral election

June 7, 2016 (2016-06-07)
 
Candidate Kevin Faulconer Lori Saldaña Ed Harris
Party Republican Independent Democratic
Popular vote 181,147 73,932 61,458
Percentage 57.2% 23.3% 19.4%

Results by city council district
Faulconer:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Mayor before election

Kevin Faulconer
Republican

Elected Mayor

Kevin Faulconer
Republican

Municipal elections in California are officially non-partisan, though some candidates do receive funding and support from various political parties. The non-partisan primary was held Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Faulconer received a majority of votes in the general election, precluding the need for a November runoff.

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