San Diego City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Martha Abraham
Candidate for City Council District 4
Martha Abraham is running for San Diego City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Henry Foster III.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayNeonatal intensive care nurse and community advocate; a first-time candidate.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Neonatal ICU Nurse/Mother
- How the press groups them
- Voice of San Diego notes both District 4 candidates are Democrats. Voice of San Diego · Sep 16, 2026
- Campaign website
- martha4sandiego.com
At Voice of San Diego's Politifest, the District 6 debate was canceled because neither Kent Lee nor Mark Powell agreed to take part, and Martha Abraham withdrew from the District 4 debate. Voice of San Diego · Sep 30, 2026
San Diego United Communities, a residents' group, is supporting Richard Bailey and Mark Powell; Martha Abraham's campaign says she has not sought or received its endorsement. Voice of San Diego · Sep 16, 2026
Where Martha Abraham stands: positions on the record
Trash fee1 sourced position
As reported by Voice of San Diego; not a direct quote
Said in a campaign mailer that she opposes the city's "bait-and-switch" trash fee.
Own statementVoice of San Diego · Sep 16, 2026
Stormwater1 sourced position
Answer to KPBS
Said a bond measure might be needed to repair the Chollas Creek or Jamacha storm channels, with flood-affected residents in the discussion.
“it might be a bond measure that we have to have in order to fund the Chollas Creek storm channel or the Jamacha storm channel to repair it”
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026
Housing2 sourced positions
Answer to KPBS
Proposes preserving affordable housing and tenant protections and tackling housing segregation.
“propose policies that preserve affordable housing, tenant protections, and create access to safe, equitable, and inclusive neighborhoods”
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026
As reported by Voice of San Diego; not a direct quote
Called at a July 2025 council meeting for an investigation into Footnote 7, the zoning change allowing smaller lots in Encanto.
Own statementVoice of San Diego · Sep 16, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Answer to KPBS
Says she would hold a town hall within 30 days of taking office to set budget priorities with residents.
“having a town hall within the first 30 days that I'm elected”
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026
Growth1 sourced position
Candidate statement for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Says she will push for thoughtful growth and fair investment in public services and housing.
“I will push for thoughtful growth and fair investment in public services and housing”
Own statementCandidate statement of qualifications · Jul 27, 2026
Also running for City Council District 4
- Henry Foster III (incumbent)
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