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first_reported: 2026-11-06 07:11 PST
updated: 2026-11-06 07:11 PST
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# Special election expected to fill San Diego City Council District 5 seat: how it works

San Diego is preparing to hold a special election to fill District 5 City Council member Marni von Wilpert's seat after she appeared to win the race for California's 48th Congressional District.

Section: [Elections](/san-diego/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB)](https://fox5sandiego.com/election/san-diego-district-5-special-election/), 2026-11-06 07:11 PST: Special election expected to fill San Diego City Council District 5 seat: how it works

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