{"id":166103,"date":"2026-02-06T02:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T02:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/166103\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T02:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T02:59:11","slug":"see-whos-running-in-long-beachs-june-2-primary-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/166103\/","title":{"rendered":"See who\u2019s running in Long Beach\u2019s June 2 primary election"},"content":{"rendered":"

In less than six months, Long Beach residents will have the opportunity to vote for the City\u2019s mayor, councilmembers, attorney, auditor and prosecutor.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also not too late for residents to submit their candidacy for one of these positions. General information, including a beginner\u2019s guide, is available on the City\u2019s website<\/a>. 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

As of Jan. 28, these are the residents who have declared their candidacy for city council, mayor, city auditor, city attorney and city prosecutor.<\/p>\n

\"\"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)<\/p>\n

City Council\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The position of mayor is also on the ballot this year. All terms are four years for these positions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Names with a * mean that person currently holds that position.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mayor<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rex Richardson*: Has held the position of mayor since 2022, and was a councilmember representing district 9 from 2014 to 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lee Goldin<\/p>\n

Rogelio Martinez<\/p>\n

Terri Rivers<\/p>\n

\"\"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)<\/p>\n

District 1 candidates<\/p>\n

Debra Kahookele\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lori Logan\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mary Zendejas*: Has been the district 1 councilmember since 2020 and won her re-election outright in the 2022 primary.<\/p>\n

Brock Goleman<\/p>\n

Tamika Wagner-Osio<\/p>\n

District 3 candidates<\/p>\n

Ronald Sampson<\/p>\n

Kristina Duggan*: Has been the district 3 councilmember since 2022, and is running for her second term.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jake Bergkvist<\/p>\n

\"\"An election worker hands an \u201cI Voted\u201d 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)<\/p>\n

District 5 candidates<\/p>\n

Deborah Betance<\/p>\n

Megan Kerr*: Has been the district 5 councilmember since 2022, and is running for her second term.\u00a0<\/p>\n

District 7 candidates<\/p>\n

The current incumbent for district 7 is Roberto Uranga, who has fulfilled the maximum term limit for the position and therefore cannot run again.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vivian Malauulu: Currently serves as a Trustee for the Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD).<\/p>\n

Dameon Gordon<\/p>\n

Victor Ramirez<\/p>\n

District 9 candidates<\/p>\n

Joni Ricks-Oddie*: Has been the district 9 councilmember since 2022, and is running for her second term.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sequoia Neff<\/p>\n

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Additional City Positions on the Ballot<\/p>\n

City Auditor\u00a0<\/p>\n

The position of City Auditor is responsible for independently holding the City\u2019s spending accountable by performing audits and reviews of the City\u2019s operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Laura Doud*: Has held this position since 2006.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Daniel Miles: Ran for city auditor in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Virginia \u201cGinny\u201d Gonzalez: Ran for district 9 councilmember in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

City Attorney\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dawn McIntosh*: Has held this position since 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

City Prosecutor\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Doug Haubert*: Has held this position since 2010.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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