Election 2026 | Question of the Week 6, District 4 (General Election only)
Cape Coral City Council races are non-partisan races. Council members qualify in their respective districts but are elected at-large. This means all registered city voters may cast a ballot in each race regardless of where they live and the party to which they are affiliated, if any. This year’s Primary, on Aug. 18, features three Cape Coral City Council races: Mayor and the seats for District 1 and 6. District 4, with only two candidates, will be on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot.
Question of the Week: What message would you like voters to take to the polls?
The following candidates are running for Cape Coral City Council set for District 4: (This race will appear on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot only:
• Jennifer Nelson-Lastra (I)
I want voters to know that because there are only two candidates in the District 4 race, I will not appear on the August primary ballot. I automatically advance to the General Election on Nov. 3. So, please don’t panic when you don’t see my name in August! I will continue serving Cape Coral with the same passion, transparency, and common sense I bring to everything I do. I’m a servant leader, nonprofit executive, wife, mom, and your neighbor, and I’m honored to continue working for the community I love.
• James Vargas
I’m not a career politician. I’m a small business owner, taxpayer, and neighbor who believes government should work for the people. I’m committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, safer neighborhoods, smarter growth, and greater community involvement in major decisions. My commitment is simple: listen first, lead with integrity, and always put Cape Coral residents ahead of politics. We can build a city government that earns your trust every day.