Carlsbad City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Nate Larson
Candidate for City Council District 1
Nate Larson is running for Carlsbad City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Melanie Burkholder.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayEducator in Carlsbad public schools and leader of the Save the Carlsbad Theatre movement. He serves on the Barrio Public Art Subcommittee and directs and produces local youth theater.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Artist/Father
- Campaign website
- www.natelarsoncarlsbad.com
Ballotpedia lists the San Diego County Democratic Party and the San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council among endorsers of Nate Larson. Ballotpedia
Where Nate Larson stands: positions on the record
Village development1 sourced position
Says developers and outside investors are reshaping the Village and harming its character.
“Today, as I raise my own family here, I see developers and outside investors reshaping our Village, destroying its character, and impacting us all.”
Own statementCandidate statement of Nate Larson, City of Carlsbad, Nov. 3, 2026
Preservation1 sourced position
Pledges to preserve Carlsbad's natural and historic places.
“I also pledge to preserve our natural and historic places before they are lost forever”
Own statementCandidate statement of Nate Larson, City of Carlsbad, Nov. 3, 2026
Also running for City Council District 1
- Melanie Burkholder (incumbent)
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