Can she break with the history of Bill Gore, who was sheriff from 2009 until last February and who endorsed Martinez and encouraged her candidacy as her endorsements from establishment politicians began to roll in?

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/story/2023-01-07/san-diego-sheriff-kelly-martinez-jail-deaths-bill-gore

One option could be to name someone who agrees not to seek reelection, as was done when Sheriff Bill Gore resigned months before a primary election.

Source: http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/mts-launches-independent-investigation-allegations-sexual-misconduct-nathan-fletcher

Then-Sheriff Bill Gore disputed the findings and rejected calls for change.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2023-10-29/paul-parker-clerb-sheriff-civilian-oversight-jail-deaths