Oceanside City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Oscarin Ortega
Candidate for City Council District 2
Oscarin Ortega is running for Oceanside City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rick Robinson, Emily Gonzales, Ricky James and Perry Alvarez.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFounder of Lived Experiences, a local nonprofit that provides free food, diapers and other basic needs.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonprofit Executive
- Campaign website
- www.voteoscarin.org
Where Oscarin Ortega stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
Wants the city to prioritize city-owned housing projects.
“Prioritize city-owned housing projects over developer-driven developments.”
Own statementOscarin Ortega campaign site
Transparency1 sourced position
Proposes weekly community check-ins and district-wide agenda meetings where residents give feedback and take part in pre-votes on council items.
Own statementOscarin Ortega campaign site
Priorities1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News; not a direct quote
Lists protecting local families from aggressive immigration policies, city-owned affordable housing and revitalizing the San Luis Rey River among his priorities.
Own statementThe Coast News · May 15, 2026
River1 sourced position
Wants to revitalize the river as a cultural and environmental landmark in partnership with the Luiseño and Kumeyaay Nations.
Own statementOscarin Ortega campaign site
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