TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR
November 3, 2026 · San Diego County, California · County · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 12 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 3,288,774 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(9,808,667 ÷ 3,288,774) ÷ ln(9,808,667 ÷ 1,616) = 12.54, comparing counties in CA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
County Treasurer is responsible for:
- Holding and managing the county's money
- Collecting property taxes in many counties
- Investing county funds until they are needed
- Paying out money as the county board directs
Affected Areas: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Housing Affordability
Candidates
Larry Cohen
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
Larry Cohen is the appointed San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector and a candidate for a full term in 2026.
Shirley Nakawatase
Nonpartisan · declared
Shirley Nakawatase is a certified public accountant running for San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector in 2026.
Election sources
Source: sdvote.com
Source: livevoterturnout.com
Source: sdvote.com