Maria Nunez

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Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

2 candidates ran for City of San Marcos City Council, District No. 1 (San Diego County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. San Marcos voters.

About Maria Nunez

Attorney (Nuñez Law Corporation). A San Marcos councilmember first elected to the District 1 seat in 2018 and an attorney who runs her own firm focusing on bankruptcy and litigation for individuals and small businesses. She came to San Marcos from Mexico as a child in 1981, attended San Marcos High School and Palomar College, and earned degrees from Cal State San Marcos and California Western School of Law.

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Is Maria Nunez the incumbent?

Yes. Maria Nunez currently holds this office.

What does the City of San Marcos City Council, District No. 1 seat do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Who is Maria Nunez running against?

Thomas Gabriele, for City of San Marcos City Council, District No. 1 (San Diego County).

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