San Marcos, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

San Marcos City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

María Nuñez

Candidate for City Council District 1 (incumbent)

6 candidates · 3 seats13 sourced positions

María Nuñez, the incumbent, is running for San Marcos City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Thomas Gabriele.

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Attorney and District 1 councilmember who has served on the San Marcos City Council since November 2018. She owns Nuñez Law Corporation, a firm focused on bankruptcy and litigation.

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Where María Nuñez stands: positions on the record

Housing affordability2 sourced positions

  • Says she has championed housing accessibility and strengthened public safety as a councilmember.

    “I have invested in critical infrastructure, expanded access to economic opportunity for businesses and local families, strengthened public safety, and championed housing accessibility.”

    Own statementCity of San Marcos

  • Said many District 1 working families face housing and food insecurity.

    “Many working families who live in District 1 face grave challenges, including housing and food insecurity and are struggling with economic pressures.”

    Own statementThe Coast News · May 18, 2026

Budget2 sourced positions
Homeless encampments1 sourced position
License plate readers1 sourced position
Senior mobile home parks1 sourced position
Housing near transit (SB 79)1 sourced position
Measure Q sales tax1 sourced position
Proposition 361 sourced position
Battery storage1 sourced position
Past candidacies2 sourced positions

What María Nuñez said vs. how María Nuñez voted

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