Municipal elections in California are officially non-partisan, though some candidates do receive funding and support from various political parties.

Wilson received a majority of the votes in the primary and was reelected mayor with no need for a runoff election.

Other issues Wilson campaigned on included relocating the city airport from Lindbergh Field to Otay Mesa and opposing collective bargaining for public employees.

[2] Wilson's only opponent with prior experience in elected office was Council Member Lee Hubbard, owner of a concrete contracting firm.

He also opposed Wilson's support for relocating the airport and was in favor of limited labor rights for city employees.