Political Signs |San Diego Print Shop.
The Whole Campaign Kit
We print for every campaign that walks in — candidates, ballot measures, school board, water board, city council, HOA elections. We don't take sides. We take deadlines seriously, and everything runs on our own equipment right here in La Mesa.
Coroplast Yard Signs
The standard campaign sign. Lightweight corrugated plastic, weatherproof, up in seconds with an H-stake.
- 18"×24" standard · 24"×36" available
- Single or double-sided printing
- 4mm coroplast — holds up all season
- H-stakes available with your order
- Bulk pricing kicks in fast
Large Banners & 4×8s
For the busy corner, the headquarters wall, and the fence everybody drives past on their way to work.
- 13 oz. vinyl, any size up to 4'×12'
- Hemmed with grommets every 2 feet
- Mesh vinyl for windy locations
- 4'×8' rigid panels for framed setups
Door Hangers & Walk Cards
What your volunteers carry. Sized to fit a hand, a clipboard and a doorknob — and cheap enough to print in real volume.
- Standard door hangers with die-cut hole
- Palm cards and walk pieces
- Full color, single or double-sided
- Heavy stock so they survive a canvass
Mailers & Postcards
Direct mail pieces in the sizes that keep postage sane. Print a run, hand it to your mail house, done.
- Standard and jumbo postcard sizes
- Heavy card stock, full color both sides
- Address panel and indicia space laid out
- Short runs for targeted precincts
Event & Rally Signage
For the fundraiser, the town hall, the endorsement announcement and the table at the farmers market.
- Retractable banner stands for the podium
- Foam board signs and hand-held placards
- Printed table covers for outreach tables
- Feather flags for the sidewalk
Stickers, Buttons & Extras
The small stuff volunteers actually want. Great giveaways at events and a cheap way to keep your name moving around town.
- Die-cut and bumper stickers
- Name badges for staff and volunteers
- Sign-in sheets, flyers and handouts
- Business cards for the candidate
Order the Right Number
Campaigns almost always under-order the first run and pay rush rates on the second. Here's roughly how it shakes out — call us and we'll help you size it.
Test Run
Local race, HOA or school board. Enough to hit the main intersections and supporter lawns.City Council / District
The most common order we print. Covers a real precinct walk with signs left over for replacements.County-Wide
Best per-sign price. Plan the print two weeks before you need them in the ground.Mid-Season Refill
Signs walk off. We keep your file on hand so a reprint is one phone call.⚡ Election Day Doesn't Move. Neither Do We.
Campaign printing lives and dies on the calendar. Get us your artwork and your sign count, and we'll give you a firm date — not a maybe. Rush turnaround is available on yard signs and banners, and we'll tell you straight if a deadline is too tight. Call (619) 955-0645 — Mike or the team picks up.
Every Race on the Ballot
🏛️ Local & County Candidates
City council, mayor, county offices and judicial races across San Diego County — from La Mesa and El Cajon out to the coast.
🎓 School & Water Boards
The down-ballot races that run on volunteer time and tight budgets. Short runs priced so they still make sense.
🗳️ Ballot Measures & Props
Yes and no committees, bond measures, and local initiatives that need signage fast once the ballot is set.
🤝 Committees & PACs
Independent expenditure committees and advocacy groups running multi-race sign and mail programs.
🏘️ HOA & Association Elections
Board elections, community votes and neighborhood measures — small runs, quick turnaround, no minimums that don't fit.
👥 Unions & Advocacy Groups
Rally signage, hand-held placards, banners and outreach materials for events and campaigns.
What to Know Before You Upload
Campaign artwork has one job: be readable from a car doing 40. Big name, high contrast, nothing crowding the edges. We review every file free before it runs.
Two Things Campaigns Forget
📋 Your disclaimer
California campaign materials generally have to carry a "Paid for by" committee disclosure, and the rules differ by piece and by committee type. Check with your treasurer or the FPPC before you send us final artwork — we'll print exactly what you give us, and nobody wants to re-run 500 signs. We're printers, not compliance attorneys.
🗺️ Where signs can go
Placement and removal rules vary by city, and Caltrans right-of-way is its own thing. La Mesa, El Cajon, Chula Vista and the City of San Diego all have their own ordinances. Check with the city clerk before your volunteers go out, and know your post-election removal deadline.
Political Printing FAQs
How much do political yard signs cost in San Diego?
It depends on quantity, size and whether you want one side or two. Price per sign drops sharply as the count goes up — 500 costs a lot less per sign than 50. Send us your sign count and artwork and we'll quote it, usually same day.
How fast can you print campaign yard signs?
Standard turnaround is 2–3 business days once artwork is approved. Rush is available on most sign orders. Call (619) 955-0645 with your deadline and we'll tell you straight whether it's doable.
Do the signs come with stakes?
H-stakes are available with your order and sized for standard 18"×24" signs. Tell us your sign count and we'll include a matching number — plus a few extras, because they bend.
Do you print for any political party?
We print for anyone on the ballot. Candidates, committees, ballot measures, school boards, HOAs — every party and no party. We're a print shop, not a political operation.
Can you design the sign if I don't have artwork?
Yes. Our in-house design team can build campaign artwork for a fee. Send your name, office sought, colors and any logo — and your treasurer's required disclaimer text.
Are the signs double-sided?
Your choice. Double-sided costs more but works better on corners where traffic comes from both directions. A common play is double-sided for intersections and single-sided for supporter lawns.
Send Us Your Sign Count.
Artwork, quantity, and the date you need them in the ground. We'll quote it and give you a firm turnaround.
Thanks. Let's get printing. — Mike MacDonald, MAC Printing