Measure E, San Diego's one-cent sales tax increase for general city services, is trailing in early results, but the race remains too close to call. Why it matters: The city last year balanced its budget by using one-time revenue sources to pay for ongoing expenses,

Three measures were on the Nov 5. ballot for San Diego voters including Measure E which would raise the sales tax to 8.75% to support city infrastructure projects.

Early election results Tuesday evening appear to have San Diegans rejecting a ballot measure intended to increase sales tax in the city to raise $400 million for city infrastructure needs — but the tally remains close.

As of 9 p.m., with a voter turnout of 43.1% and an unknown number of ballots left to count, 51.28% of voters had voted against Measure E. Real-Time Election Results: Scroll to the

Sales tax measures in San Diego and across the county were trailing on election night despite support from elected officials, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria.

With the first 2024 general election results coming in, the outcome of Measure E, the proposed City of San Diego sales tax, is starting to take shape. Early voting and mail-in ballots are being tallied,

A city of San Diego sales tax hike could be trending toward voter approval, despite still trailing in the latest vote totals posted by election officials early Wednesday morning. Supporters believe Measure E — a one-cent sales tax increase that would generate about $400 million annually — is highly likely to surpass the simple majority it needs for approval once all the votes are counted.