Keith Blackburn

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

4 candidates ran for City of Carlsbad Mayor (San Diego County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Carlsbad voters.

About Keith Blackburn

Mayor, City of Carlsbad. The sitting mayor of Carlsbad. A former Carlsbad police officer and resident of more than 30 years, he served on the City Council beginning in 2008 before becoming mayor.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Revitalizing Carlsbad Village
• Preserving open space
• Maintaining the beaches

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Keith Blackburn only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Keith Blackburn yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Bill Arsenault
• Stephen Banister
• Eric Nixon

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Quick answers

Is Keith Blackburn the incumbent?

Yes. Keith Blackburn currently holds this office.

What does the City of Carlsbad Mayor seat do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who is Keith Blackburn running against?

Bill Arsenault, Stephen Banister and Eric Nixon, for City of Carlsbad Mayor (San Diego County).

Should I vote for Keith Blackburn?

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