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Santee Ballot Arguments Are Filed as November Election Takes Shape

By Santee Pulse Staff ยท Published August 18, 2026 ยท 2 min read

Santee's November election picture is coming into focus, with four City Council candidates listed by the city and ballot arguments filed for Measure Y, a local general tax measure headed to voters.\n\nAccording to the City of Santee's election page, the Nov. 3, 2026, election will include one council seat in District 1 and one in District 2, each for a full four-year term. The candidate log lists Rob McNelis and Matthew Rascon in District 1, and Ronn Hall and Eddie Vandiver in District 2.\n\nThe same city page lists Measure Y as a local ballot measure, with the city attorney's impartial analysis, an argument in favor, an argument against, a rebuttal to the argument in favor and a rebuttal to the argument against all marked as filed.\n\nFor Santee residents, the filings mark the point where the campaign starts moving from procedural deadlines into voter decision-making. The city also directs residents to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters for registration, vote center and election information.\n\nSource: City of Santee election filings and candidate log: https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/departments/city-clerk/elections-and-how-to-vote

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