San Diego - Independent Voter News

'Build, Baby, Build!' is NOT the Answer to Housing Crises

Can San Diego build its way out of its three-part housing crisis – supply, affordability and homelessness? Some of elected officials think so and are leading the charge. I have been in the real estate industry for 50-plus years, and I say they are on the wrong track.

By

David Malcolm

/ October 27, 2025

'Build, Baby, Build!' is NOT the Answer to Housing Crises

Clearing Homeless Encampments Is a Band-Aid, Not A Solution

Last July, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order “to address (homeless) encampments” and allocated funding to local governments to clear encampments and connect “those living in them to housing and supportive services.”

By

David Malcolm

/ June 20, 2025

Clearing Homeless Encampments Is a Band-Aid, Not A Solution

More Choice Voting Would Have Saved San Diego $4.6 Million in County Supervisor Special Election

South Bay voters are navigating a monsoon of negative, and often misleading, political ads tied to the July 1 runoff election for San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors. But here’s the kicker: taxpayers are footing a $4.6 million bill for this completely unnecessary second round of voting.

By Amy Tobia

/ June 3, 2025

More Choice Voting Would Have Saved San Diego $4.6 Million in County Supervisor Special Election

John McCann vs. Paloma Aguirre: Why South Bay Voters Could Decide the Balance of Power in San Diego

It’s springtime in a non-election year. A time to decompress from political commentary, prep for Fourth of July parties, and gear up for summer vacations. But a funny thing happened on the way to sun and fun, in one of the world’s most desirable vacation spots: San Diego County Supervisor Nora Varga

By

Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 22, 2025

John McCann vs. Paloma Aguirre: Why South Bay Voters Could Decide the Balance of Power in San Diego

Could an Independent Candidate Win Big City Mayor’s Race?

A lifelong nonpartisan candidate is making a serious run for mayor of San Diego against the incumbent Democrat in a left-leaning city.

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ September 25, 2024

Could an Independent Candidate Win Big City Mayor’s Race?

San Diego City Attorney: Will Independents and Republicans Go With the Experienced Leader or the Chief Deputy City Attorney?

They’re both attorneys and they’re both Democrats, but beyond that Brian Maienschein and Heather Ferbert have worked hard to show voters they’re different candidates. Each, of course, says their strengths make them the ideal candidate for San Diego City Attorney.

By Tony Manolatos

/ September 15, 2024

San Diego City Attorney: Will Independents and Republicans Go With the Experienced Leader or the Chief Deputy City Attorney?

San Diego Council District 9: Council President Expected to Fend Off Challenger with Little Effort This November

Sean Elo-Rivera is running for re-election to represent the residents of District 9 in the City of San Diego. While he faces a challenger in Terry Hoskins, this is not expected to be a competitive race.

By Tony Manolatos

/ September 15, 2024

San Diego Council District 9: Council President Expected to Fend Off Challenger with Little Effort This November

San Diego Mayor: An Independent Marine Veteran Takes a Long Shot at the Democratic Incumbent

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is running for re-election and while he has a challenger in independent Larry Turner, a police officer and Marine veteran, the race is not expected to be competitive. He also is the only registered NPP (independent) running for a major office.

By Tony Manolatos

/ September 15, 2024

San Diego Mayor: An Independent Marine Veteran Takes a Long Shot at the Democratic Incumbent

San Diego County Supervisor District 3: Can A Moderate Republican and Former Big City Mayor Unseat the Democratic Incumbent?

There is no bigger race in San Diego than this one. On one side is the incumbent, progressive Democrat Terra Lawson-Remer, elected four years ago. On the other is moderate Republican Kevin Faulconer, the former popular mayor of San Diego who ran unsuccessfully for governor three years ago.

By Tony Manolatos

/ September 15, 2024

San Diego County Supervisor District 3: Can A Moderate Republican and Former Big City Mayor Unseat the Democratic Incumbent?

San Diego County Supervisor District 2: Can an Upstart Democrat Unseat a Popular Republican Incumbent?

Joel Anderson is running for a second term as county supervisor to represent the residents of District 2. The popular Republican and former assemblyman and state senator faces a modest challenge from Democrat Gina Jacobs, who has yet to hold public office.

By Tony Manolatos

/ September 15, 2024

San Diego County Supervisor District 2: Can an Upstart Democrat Unseat a Popular Republican Incumbent?

San Diego County Supervisor District 1: The Incumbent Is Expected to Easily Win Re-election

San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas is running for a second term to represent the residents of District 1. She is running against Alejandro Galicia, but he has not raised any money, giving Vargas an extremely easy path to re-election.

By Tony Manolatos

/ September 15, 2024

San Diego County Supervisor District 1: The Incumbent Is Expected to Easily Win Re-election

San Diego Council District 3: Can a Democratic Homeless Advocate Unseat the Democratic Incumbent?

Coleen Cusack is an attorney and homeless advocate challenging Councilmember Stephen Whitburn for his seat representing residents of San Diego District 3, who live in downtown and near Balboa Park.

By Tony Manolatos

/ September 14, 2024

San Diego Council District 3: Can a Democratic Homeless Advocate Unseat the Democratic Incumbent?