Vote-By-Mail Ballots for June Primary to Arrive Soon

La Mesa residents who have registered as mail-in voters will soon receive their ballots for the June 5 primary election.

According to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, an estimated 724,000 vote-by-mail ballots are being distributed in the county. Deadline for applying for a mail ballot—also called an absentee ballot—is 5 p.m. May 29.

San Diego residents could elect a new mayor in June if one of the four major candidates—Councilman Carl DeMaio, Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis and Rep. Bob Filner—receives more than 50 percent of the votes.

Voters also will have the opportunity to decide two city propositions: Proposition A limits the number of Project Labor Agreements while Proposition B would replace pensions with 401(k)-style plans for new city employees.

At the state level, local voters will choose a new lawmaker for the 79th Assembly District. Mary England, president and Lemon Grove councilwoman, is one of the candidates. England, registred as a , despite being recruited by GOP senator Joel Anderson.

Also running for the 79th are Mount Miguel High School alum (R), Chula Vista city councilman Rudy Ramirez (D), SDSU professor Dr. Shirley Weber (D), Workforce Program Director Sid Voorakkara (D), and educator Patricia Ann Washington (D).

In the 53rd Congressional District, which encompsses La Mesa, voters have a choice between incumbent Susan Davis (D), who was first elected in 2000. She will face off with Nick Popaditch (R). 

For more information about voting, visit the registrar’s website.