Mission Viejo City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Steven Thornton
Candidate for City Council District 5
Steven Thornton is running for Mission Viejo City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayDefense acquisition contractor with U.S. Navy service and experience on the Community Services Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Defense Acquisition Contractor
- Campaign website
- www.steven-thornton.com
Steven Thornton is the only candidate for District 5 and is unopposed. Voice of OC · Sep 29, 2026
Where Steven Thornton stands: positions on the record
Public safety1 sourced position
Lists keeping neighborhoods safe among his priorities.
“keeping our neighborhoods safe”
Own statementCity of Mission Viejo · Sep 10, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Lists protecting taxpayer dollars among his priorities.
“protecting taxpayer dollars”
Own statementCity of Mission Viejo · Sep 10, 2026
Local control1 sourced position
Lists defending local control when higher levels of government try to make local decisions among his priorities.
“defending local control when higher levels of government try to make local decisions for us”
Own statementCity of Mission Viejo · Sep 10, 2026
Also running for City Council District 5
No one else is running for this seat.
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