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Antonio Martinez
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- Candidate for San Diego City Council District 8

- San Ysidro School District Governing Board Member
My campaign team and I pulled our nomination papers at City Hall, and it’s go time! We’re officially collecting signatures to qualify for the ballot. Together, with the love and support of the community, we’re going to win the June 2nd Primary! #antoniomartinez #juneprimary #district8 #sandiego
February 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Thank you to Hearts and Hands Working Together, and Pratibha Goyal and her team for distributing blankets to seniors at the monthly food distribution. Great community partnership! #heartsandhandsworkingtogether #sanysidro #district8 #sandiego
February 4, 2026 at 1:51 AM
I am extremely proud to announce that our campaign has been endorsed by the Triton Democrats! Their support means a great deal to our campaign. I am honored to earn the trust of young leaders who are organizing for a more just and inclusive future. #Tritondems #ucsdcollegedems #District8 #sandiego
February 2, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Thank you to the Perez family for organizing a meet and greet at their beautiful home in Southcrest. This community was devastated by the floods in 2024, and many families have yet to recuperate. #meetandgreet #southcrest #district8 #sandiego
January 28, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Proud to have stood in solidarity with South Bay Union teachers and educators, as they fought for a fair contract! #faircontract #southbayunion #imperialbeach #district8 #sandiego
January 27, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I want to give a very special thank you to Chris Wilson, owner of the Tiny Giant Taproom, James Dallas, Terence Shigg, and our wonderful host committee for organizing another successful fundraiser in Barrio Logan. Let’s continue the momentum. #antoniomartinez #barriologan #district8 #sandiego
January 26, 2026 at 9:39 PM
I will not be seeking the endorsement of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce. Please see my statement below.
January 23, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Congratulations to Maria Reed Stacey, and her organization, BDC International, on receiving a proclamation and being recognized by the County of San Diego! Maria has been a community leader in District 8 for years, and I am proud of the great work she has done for the community! #sandiego
January 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Thank you, David Garrick and The San Diego Union Tribune, for highlighting the important races coming up this election.

My team and I will continue to work hard to ensure our victory in both the Primary and General. #election #district8 #sandiego
January 22, 2026 at 5:32 PM
It was an honor to join Supervisor Paloma Aguirre at her press conference. I would like the thank her and her staff for being the leaders that they are and requesting immediate funds from the County of San Diego to mitigate the Tijuana sewage crisis. #fundthefix #sandiego
January 21, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I couldn’t miss the great community gathering in Nestor in this weekend! We had a blast! #Nestor #district8 #sandiego
January 12, 2026 at 6:07 PM
It was excellent attending Sewa International’s annual banquet! They have partnered with Hearts and Hands Working Together for many years and have donated thousands of pounds of food for thousands of families in District 8. Congratulations to both organizations! #Sewa #district8 #sandiego
January 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Today marks an important end-of-year fundraising deadline, and we are very close to reaching our goal. If you’re in a position to help us cross the finish line, your support (at any level) would truly mean more than I can express.

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January 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Señora Raquel Moran has been a pillar and one of the most important community leaders of San Diego’s District 8 for decades. It was so great to see her this weekend!
December 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It was an absolute pleasure attending Hearts and Hands Working Together’s holiday celebration. Congratulations to all of its volunteers for another year of helping those in need! #sanysidro #district8 #sandiego
December 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Great team potluck and gathering this weekend before the holidays! Let’s keep putting in the work! #AntonioMartinez #teambuilding #district8 #sandiego
December 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It is always a great start of the week when you have cafecito in District 8! The Cajeta Latte at Cafecito on Palm is superb! #cafecito #eggerhighlands #district8 #sandiego
December 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I am proud to announce the endorsement of San Diego County Board of Education President Dr. Gregg Robinson for our City Council campaign. Let’s keep the momentum! #AntonioMartinez #District8 #sandiego
November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I am proud to announce that the South Bay National City Democratic Club has endorsed our campaign for San Diego City Council District 8. Let’s continue the momentum! #SBNCDemClub #AntonioMartinez #District8 #sandiego
November 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Proud to have supported my friend, Larry Cohen, at his swearing-in ceremony as our new County Treasurer-Tax Collector! Congratulations to him and his family! #sandiegocounty #treasurertaxcollector #swearingin #teamjuanvargas
November 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I’m excited to share that our City Council campaign has earned the endorsement of County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre!

I’m ready to use this momentum to keep fighting for our neighborhoods and families across District 8. #AntonioMartinez #District8 #sandiego
November 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Thank you, Trustee Marti Emerald and Karl Bradley, for hosting a successful fundraiser for our campaign in your beautiful home! We had a wonderful community update from Supervisor Paloma Aguirre! Truly blessed to have your support! Let’s keep going! #AntonioMartinez #District8 #sandiego
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It is always a great start of your day when you have coffee in Barrio Logan! #ryanbroscoffee #barriologan #District8 #sandiego
November 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
We had another successful fundraiser with the love and support of community members and regional leaders! Let’s keep going! #AntonioMartinez #District8 #sandiego
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I am honored to announce the endorsement of former San Diego City Councilmember and Sweetwater Union High School District Trustee Marti Emerald.

Together, we will uplift and strengthen our communities — one block, one family, one future at a time. #AntonioMartinez #District8 #sandiego
November 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM