November 2024 Election

Preliminary Election Results

Preliminary election results for the Del Mar City Council and Del Mar ballot measures (Measures A: City Council Compensation and Measure M: Transient Occupancy Tax) are available on the County of San Diego Registrar of Voters (ROV) elections results website. Final election results will be certified by the County ROV by December 5, 2024.  

City Council Election 

The Del Mar City Council is comprised of five elected City Councilmembers who serve staggered four-year terms.  Mayor and Deputy Mayor appointments rotate annually among City Councilmembers. On November 5, 2024, Del Mar residents voted for three City Council seats which will become vacant due to the term expiration of Council seats currently held by Mayor Dave Druker and Councilmembers Dan Quirk and Tracy Martinez. Contact Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk Sarah Krietor for information about the election (858) 375-9517 or skrietor@delmar.ca.us.  

2024 Notice of Election

2024 Notice of Reorganization

Qualified City Council Candidates

Candidates are listed in ballot order.   

Daniel Quirk - Candidate Statement (PDF)

Tracy Martinez - Candidate Statement (PDF)

John Spelich - Candidate Statement (PDF)

Measures 

On June 17, 2024, the City Council voted to place a measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot that, if approved by the voters, would allow the City to collect Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) from guests of Short-Term Vacation Rentals and would modernize the City’s TOT regulations.  To view more information regarding Measure M- TOT Ballot Measure, please visit the TOT Ballot Measure webpage.

On June 17, 2024, the City Council voted to place a measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot that, if approved by the voters, would adjust City Council compensation and the procedure for future compensation adjustments. To view more information regarding Measure A- Council Compensation Ballot Measure, please visit the Council Compensation Ballot Measure webpage.

Voting Resources

Election Resources 

Election Resolutions 

On May 20, 2024, the Del Mar City Council adopted the required resolutions calling for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. 

Election Timeline

September 26, 2024Last day to file 1st Pre-Election Campaign Expenditure Statement (Form 460) 
Week of October 6, 2024ROV to Begin Mailing Vote-by-Mail Ballots and Voter Information Packets
October 7, 2024Early Voting Available at the ROV
October 8 - November 5, 2024Mail Ballot Drop Off Locations Open (including the Del Mar Library) 
October 21, 2024Last day for voters to register to vote in the November 2024 General Municipal Election 
October 24, 2024Last day to file 2nd Pre-Election Campaign Expenditure Statement (Form 460)
October 26 - November 5, 2024Select Vote Centers and ROV Open for Voting
November 2 - November 5, 2024All Vote Centers Open For Voting
November 5, 2024Election Day
No later than December 5, 2024ROV to Certify Election Results