SAN MARCOS — The political musical chairs are moving as Councilman Mike Sannella announced his campaign for mayor and newcomer Lindsey Smith announcer her run to replace Sannella in District 2.
The moves come after the moves of Mayor Rebecca Jones, who is running for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 5 seat and Councilman Ed Musgrove running for the State Senate District 40 seat to replace Sen. Brian Jones (R-San Diego), who is termed out.
Currently, there are no known challengers to Sannella and Smith for the 2026 election. Sannella current represents D2.
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Jones, meanwhile, is running against Vista Mayor John Franklin, while Musgrove, a Republican, is facing off against Republican Kristie Bruce-Lane and Democrat San Diego City Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert in the senate race…….
