In less than six months, Long Beach residents will have the opportunity to vote for the City’s mayor, councilmembers, attorney, auditor and prosecutor.

The Signal Tribune advises residents to start learning about their options now in order to make informed voting decisions in the June 2 primary election. Each role on the ballot will be responsible for decisions that change how you live and how your tax dollars are spent for the next four years. 

The June election is a primary election, meaning if one candidate does not receive the majority of votes in their race, the top candidates will move on to the Nov. 3 general election. 

It’s also not too late for residents to submit their candidacy for one of these positions. General information, including a beginner’s guide, is available on the City’s website. On Monday Feb. 9, candidates will be invited to the Office of the City Clerk Candidate Information Workshop where they will receive a Candidate Handbook and nomination packets. 

The deadline for residents to file their candidacy and turn in their candidate statements is Friday, March 6 at 5 p.m.

As of Jan. 28, these are the residents who have declared their candidacy for city council, mayor, city auditor, city attorney and city prosecutor.

During the July 6, 2021, Long Beach City Council meeting, a man speaks during the public comment section. This was the first meeting to have an in-person public comment since March of 2020. (Richard H. Grant | Signal Tribune)

City Council 

Long Beach alternates which districts are up for election every two years. This year, the odd-numbered districts are up for election: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. These seats are currently held by Mary Zendejas, Kristina Duggan, Megan Kerr, Roberto Uranga and Joni Ricks-Oddie, respectively. 

The position of mayor is also on the ballot this year. All terms are four years for these positions. 

Names with a * mean that person currently holds that position. 

Mayor

Joshua Rodriguez: A member of the Republican Party, Rodriguez ran for mayor of Long Beach in 2022 and for the California Assemblymember for the 69th district in 2024. 

Rex Richardson*: Has held the position of mayor since 2022, and was a councilmember representing district 9 from 2014 to 2022. 

Lee Goldin

Rogelio Martinez

Terri Rivers

Raindrops collect onto a sign leading voters towards the Walter Pyramid at Cal State, Long Beach, which is used as a voting center ahead of the Nov. 8, 2022. election. (Richard H. Grant | Signal Tribune)

District 1 candidates

Debra Kahookele 

Lori Logan 

Mary Zendejas*: Has been the district 1 councilmember since 2020 and won her re-election outright in the 2022 primary.

Brock Goleman

Tamika Wagner-Osio

District 3 candidates

Ronald Sampson

Kristina Duggan*: Has been the district 3 councilmember since 2022, and is running for her second term. 

Jake Bergkvist

An election worker hands an “I Voted” sticker to a voter after turning in their ballot at the Signal Hill Community Center voting center on Nov. 7, 2022. (Richard H. Grant | Signal Tribune)

District 5 candidates

Deborah Betance

Megan Kerr*: Has been the district 5 councilmember since 2022, and is running for her second term. 

District 7 candidates

The current incumbent for district 7 is Roberto Uranga, who has fulfilled the maximum term limit for the position and therefore cannot run again. 

Vivian Malauulu: Currently serves as a Trustee for the Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD).

Dameon Gordon

Victor Ramirez

District 9 candidates

Joni Ricks-Oddie*: Has been the district 9 councilmember since 2022, and is running for her second term. 

Sequoia Neff

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Additional City Positions on the Ballot

City Auditor 

The position of City Auditor is responsible for independently holding the City’s spending accountable by performing audits and reviews of the City’s operations. 

Laura Doud*: Has held this position since 2006. 

Daniel Miles: Ran for city auditor in 2022. 

Virginia “Ginny” Gonzalez: Ran for district 9 councilmember in 2022. 

City Attorney 

This position provides legal counsel to City officials and represents the City in litigations, contract negotiations and ordinance drafting. Also ensures the City complies with state and federal regulations. 

Dawn McIntosh*: Has held this position since 2022. 

City Prosecutor 

This position works closely with law enforcement to prosecute certain cases, enforce municipal codes, conduct arraignments and hearings as well as lead community-based programs to reduce crime. 

Doug Haubert*: Has held this position since 2010.