El Cajon Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Alexander Kraft
Candidate for Mayor
Alexander Kraft is running for mayor of El Cajon in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bill Wells.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayUnion member and community organizer who formerly worked as a middle and high school teacher. His union coworkers elected him shop steward, chapter treasurer and a delegate to the county Labor Council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Legal Support Assistant
- Endorsed by
- Working Families Party, Democratic Socialists of America - San Diego, Green Party, San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, SEIU 221, Building Trades Unions, Teamsters Joint Council 42, UAW Region 6, AFT Local 1931, Progressive Voters Network, IBEW Local 569, Latinos en Accion, San Diego Families for Justice and the Peace and Freedom Party San Diego, as listed on his site. Alexander Kraft campaign site
- Campaign website
- kraftformayor.com
The Green Party of San Diego County and the Peace and Freedom Party's Left Unity Slate endorsed Alexander Kraft. KPBS · Sep 30, 2026
A Voice of San Diego debate between Bill Wells and Alexander Kraft set for Oct. 3, 2026 was canceled; the outlet said it would host a conversation with Alexander Kraft instead. Voice of San Diego · Sep 21, 2026
Where Alexander Kraft stands: positions on the record
Immigration resolution3 sourced positions
As reported by KPBS; not a direct quote
Says he would repeal the city's immigration resolution on his first day and replace it with one directing police to protect everyone in the community.
Own statementKPBS · Oct 1, 2026
Wants to audit and stop the El Cajon Police Department's collaboration with ICE.
“Support our immigrant neighbors. Audit and stop ECPD’s collaboration with ICE.”
Own statementAlexander Kraft campaign site
Spoke at a council meeting against cooperating with ICE and announced his run for mayor.
Own statementEl Cajon City Council minutes, Sept. 9, 2025 · Sep 9, 2025
License plate cameras2 sourced positions
As reported by Voice of San Diego; not a direct quote
Has campaigned against the license plate reader cameras, such as Flock, used by El Cajon.
Own statementVoice of San Diego · Sep 21, 2026
As reported by KPBS
Says the police department's sharing of Flock data violates state law and worries about the cost of the state's lawsuit to taxpayers.
“The El Cajon taxpayer is facing the cost for it”
Own statementKPBS · Oct 1, 2026
Homelessness2 sourced positions
As reported by KPBS; not a direct quote
Says housing is one of the most critical elements of homelessness and wants direct city investment in affordable housing.
Own statementKPBS · Oct 1, 2026
Calls homelessness a public policy failure.
“Homelessness is a public policy failure, not a moral failing.”
Own statementAlexander Kraft · Jul 29, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
As reported by KPBS; not a direct quote
Proposes a tax on out-of-town landlords who own more than 50 units in the city, with the money used to seed city investment in housing.
Own statementKPBS · Oct 1, 2026
Wages1 sourced position
As reported by KPBS
Proposes a city minimum wage matching San Diego's, project labor agreements on city projects and an Office of Labor Standards.
“Under my leadership, City Hall will be a partner to workers who want to unionize”
Own statementKPBS · Oct 1, 2026
Parkway Plaza1 sourced position
As reported by KPBS; not a direct quote
Wants Parkway Plaza redeveloped as a walkable, transit-connected mixed-use hub with housing, shopping and recreation.
Own statementKPBS · Oct 1, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Proposes a citywide community response team to de-escalate mental health crises.
“Launch a citywide community response team tasked with de-escalating mental health crises.”
Own statementAlexander Kraft campaign site
Also running for Mayor
- Bill Wells (incumbent)
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