Todd Gloria
2020 - Present
2028
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Todd Gloria is the Mayor of San Diego in California. He assumed office on December 14, 2020. His current term ends on December 10, 2028.
Gloria ran for re-election for Mayor of San Diego in California. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Gloria was born and raised in San Diego, California.[1] In 1989, at 10 years old, Gloria was the runner-up in the Mayor for a Day essay contest.[1] According to Gloria, he became interested in pursuing a career in public service after the experience of visiting City Hall for the first time to receive his certificate from Mayor Maureen O'Connor.[1][2]
In 2000, Gloria received a bachelor's degree in history and political science from the University of San Diego.[3] After completing his education, Gloria worked at San Diego County's Health and Human Services Agency.[4] From 2001 to 2008, he worked as the district director for U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif.).[3]
In 2008, Gloria was elected to represent District 3 on the San Diego City Council after defeating Stephen Whitburn in the general election 55% to 45%.[5] Gloria was re-elected in 2012 after running unopposed.[5] During his tenure on the council, Gloria served as council president for two years.[6][7] He also served as interim mayor from August 2013 to March 2014 after Mayor Bob Filner (D) resigned after eight months in office.[8]
In 2016, Gloria was elected to represent District 78 in the California Assembly after defeating Kevin Melton (R), 69% to 31%. Gloria campaigned on his experience on the council: "Together, we have stabilized the city's budget, advocated for housing, protected our environment, and stood up for working families…I want to continue that progress as San Diego's voice in our state Capitol."[9] Gloria was re-elected in 2018 after defeating Maggie Campbell (R), 71% to 29%. Gloria served as assistant majority whip in his first term in the Assembly and majority whip in his second term.[10]
In 2020, Gloria was elected Mayor of San Diego after defeating Barbara Bry, 56% to 44%. During the election, Gloria said he would address homelessness and housing affordability and improve the city's infrastructure and public safety.[11] Gloria was re-elected in 2024 after defeating Larry Turner, 55% to 45%. On his experience serving at different levels of government, Gloria said "local government's the best because you can see the tangible results in your everyday life. When I was in the [state] legislature, I loved that job. But a line of code in a thousand-page bill doesn't give you the same satisfaction as seeing a street that has been neglected get repaired."[12]
Although mayoral elections in San Diego are nonpartisan, Gloria is affiliated with the Democratic Party.[8] As a result, Gloria was the second Democrat to serve as mayor since the city switched from a council-manager government to a mayor-council government in 2005.[8] After Gloria was elected to his first term as mayor, The San Diego Union-Tribune's David Garrick wrote that "Because Democrats have controlled the City Council during that entire 15-year period, Gloria will be the first strong mayor besides Filner to have a City Council controlled by his own party."[8]
Biography
Todd Gloria was born in San Diego, California. Gloria earned a B.A. in history from the University of San Diego. His career experience includes working with the County of San Diego's Health and Human Services Agency and as the district director for U.S. Congresswoman Susan A. Davis.[13]
Elections
2024
See also: Mayoral election in San Diego, California (2024)
General election
General election for Mayor of San Diego
Incumbent Todd Gloria defeated Larry Turner in the general election for Mayor of San Diego on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Todd Gloria (Nonpartisan) | 55.4 | 301,923 | |
| Larry Turner (Nonpartisan) | 44.6 | 243,467 | ||
| Total votes: 545,390 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of San Diego
Incumbent Todd Gloria and Larry Turner defeated Geneviéve L. Jones-Wright, Jane L. Glasson, and Dan Smiechowski in the primary for Mayor of San Diego on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Todd Gloria (Nonpartisan) | 50.0 | 132,055 | |
| ✔ | Larry Turner (Nonpartisan) | 23.1 | 60,931 | |
| Geneviéve L. Jones-Wright (Nonpartisan) | 16.0 | 42,196 | ||
| Jane L. Glasson (Nonpartisan) | 7.2 | 18,990 | ||
| Dan Smiechowski (Nonpartisan) | 3.8 | 9,973 | ||
| Total votes: 264,145 | ||||
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Endorsements
2020
See also: Mayoral election in San Diego, California (2020)
General election
General election for Mayor of San Diego
Todd Gloria defeated Barbara Bry in the general election for Mayor of San Diego on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Todd Gloria (Nonpartisan) | 56.0 | 346,662 | |
| Barbara Bry (Nonpartisan) | 44.0 | 272,887 | ||
| Total votes: 619,549 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of San Diego
The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of San Diego on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Todd Gloria (Nonpartisan) | 41.5 | 147,654 | |
| ✔ | Barbara Bry (Nonpartisan) | 22.9 | 81,541 | |
| Scott Sherman (Nonpartisan) | 22.6 | 80,352 | ||
| Tasha Williamson (Nonpartisan) | 7.2 | 25,629 | ||
| Gita Appelbaum Singh (Nonpartisan) | 3.6 | 12,716 | ||
| Rich Riel (Nonpartisan) | 2.3 | 8,099 | ||
| Total votes: 355,991 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 78
Incumbent Todd Gloria defeated Maggie Campbell in the general election for California State Assembly District 78 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Todd Gloria (D) | 71.1 | 140,598 | |
| Maggie Campbell (R) | 28.9 | 57,217 | ||
| Total votes: 197,815 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 78
Incumbent Todd Gloria and Maggie Campbell advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 78 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Todd Gloria (D) | 71.2 | 79,738 | |
| ✔ | Maggie Campbell (R) | 28.8 | 32,250 | |
| Total votes: 111,988 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[14] Incumbent Toni Atkins (D) did not seek re-election.
Todd Gloria defeated Kevin D. Melton in the California State Assembly District 78 general election.[15][16]
| California State Assembly, District 78 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Todd Gloria |
69.13% | 145,850 | |
| Republican | Kevin D. Melton | 30.87% | 65,134 | |
| Total Votes | 210,984 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
Todd Gloria and Kevin D. Melton were unopposed in the California State Assembly District 78 Blanket primary.[17][18]
| California State Assembly, District 78 Blanket Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Todd Gloria | |
| Republican | Kevin D. Melton | |
Campaign themes
2024
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2020
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State legislative tenure
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Gloria was assigned to the following committees:
- Business and Professions Committee
- Housing and Community Development Committee
- Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Aging and Long-Term Care |
| • Education |
| • Governmental Organization |
| • Veterans Affairs |
| • Water, Parks and Wildlife |
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the California State Legislature was in session from January 7 through September 13.
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2018
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In 2018, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3, 2018 through August 31, 2018.
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2017
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In 2017, the California State Legislature was in session from December 5, 2016 through September 15, 2017.
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2016
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In 2016, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 through August 31. The formal session ended on August 31, but constitutionally the session adjourned sine die on November 30.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The San Diego Union-Tribune, "Todd Gloria, in the mayor’s office — at least temporarily," September 5, 2016
- ↑ The City of San Diego, "Mayor Gloria Announces ‘Mayor for a Day’ Contest for San Diego Students," November 30, 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 LinkedIn, "Todd Gloria," accessed March 1, 2025
- ↑ The City of San Diego, "About Mayor Todd Gloria," accessed March 1, 2025
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The City of San Diego, "Election History - Council District 3, City of San Diego," accessed MArch 1, 2025
- ↑ CBS News 8, "Gloria succeeds Young as City Council president," December 3, 2012
- ↑ The Los Angeles Times, "San Diego council president who took over for Bob Filner is ousted," December 11, 2014
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 The San Diego Union-Tribune, "Todd Gloria will bring lots of ‘firsts’ as San Diego’s new mayor," November 9, 2020
- ↑ FOX 5 San Diego, "Todd Gloria announces run for State Assembly," April 7, 2015
- ↑ The San Diego Union-Tribune, "Assemblyman Todd Gloria named majority whip," January 5, 2018
- ↑ Todd Gloria Campaign Website, "Issues," accessed March 1, 2025
- ↑ The San Diego Sun, "San Diego Mayoral Race: Todd Gloria Says He Won’t Leave To Work In A Kamala Harris Administration," October 16, 2024
- ↑ City of San Diego, "District 3," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kevin Faulconer |
Mayor of San Diego 2020-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
California State Assembly District 78 2016-2020 |
Succeeded by Christopher Ward (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Interim-Mayor of San Diego 2013-2014 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
San Diego City Council District 3 2008-2016 |
Succeeded by - |
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