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An index of submitted questions, the evidence needed, and what remains unverified.

Where documents were supplied they are published redacted. These entries describe cited records and open questions, not findings of wrongdoing while under active ongoing investigation.

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Party affiliation

Party registration & campaign identity in question?

In a July 28, 2026 news interview, Hoyt identified himself as registered as an independent. A San Diego County Registrar of Voters record lists a Republican registration dated August 4, 2026 under his legal name, Richard Hoyt.

The open questionDid Hoyt mislead voters?

Citations
  1. [1]RecordSan Diego County Registrar of Voters record — registration dated 08/04/2026, party listed Republican
  2. [2]RecordCity of Coronado — ballot designation filings (Ballot Designation Worksheet; Candidate Statement of Qualifications), certified under penalty of perjury
  3. [3]ReportedThe Coronado News — "Ricky Hoyt joins the City Council race," July 28, 2026 — Hoyt identifies himself as registered as an independent
  4. [4]BackgroundRepublican Party of San Diego County — San Diego County Voter Guide, Coronado section: "City Council: Ricky Hoyt"
  5. [5]BackgroundSan Diego Young Republicans — 2026 General Election Endorsements: "Ricky Hoyt — Coronado City Council"
Records cited
02
Candidate eligibility

Residency & candidate eligibility

Coronado voters raise questions about whether Hoyt satisfied residency requirements when seeking office in Coronado.

Citations
  1. [1]RecordCity of Coronado Ballot Designation Worksheet — filed with the City Clerk, August 7, 2026 (redacted)
  2. [2]RecordCity of Coronado Candidate Statement of Qualifications — filed with the City Clerk, August 7, 2026 (redacted)
  3. [3]TimingCity of Coronado — 2026 Election Information (nomination filing period ends August 7, 2026)
  4. [4]BackgroundCoronado candidates forum — Hoyt: "The Navy brought me to Coronado in 2015"
  5. [5]BackgroundSan Diego Union-Tribune — Q&A describing him as someone who "lives in Coronado"

2 filed documents published redacted — open the entry to view

Filings cited · residency pending
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Complaint

Election eligibility complaint filed with the state

A redacted confirmation from the California Secretary of State Elections Division confirms a complaint concerning voter registration and candidate eligibility was received on October 8, 2026. The division's Investigative Unit has assigned case #9848.

Citations
  1. [1]RecordCalifornia Secretary of State, Elections Division — redacted complaint confirmation, October 8, 2026; Investigative Unit case #9848
Records cited