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San Diego Council District 9: Council President Expected to Fend Off Challenger with Little Effort This November
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.
15 Sep, 2024
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San Diego Mayor: An Independent Marine Veteran Takes a Long Shot at the Democratic Incumbent
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.
15 Sep, 2024
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Alcalde de San Diego: Un Veterano Independiente de los Marines Enfrenta una Difícil Carrera Contra el Titular Demócrata
Alcalde de San Diego: Un Veterano Independiente de los Marines Enfrenta una Difícil Carrera Contra el Titular Demócrata
El alcalde de San Diego, Todd Gloria, se postula para la reelección y, aunque tiene como oponente a Larry Turner, un oficial de policía y veterano de los Marines, no se espera que la carrera sea competitiva. Turner es el único candidato independiente (NPP) que se presenta para un cargo importante.
15 Sep, 2024
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San Diego County Supervisor District 3: Can A Moderate Republican and Former Big City Mayor Unseat 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.
15 Sep, 2024
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San Diego Council District 3: Can a Democratic Homeless Advocate Unseat the Democratic Incumbent?
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.
14 Sep, 2024
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Asamblea de Distrito 36 : Podra La Coalición de Democratas Moderados tornar el asiento de California de azul a rojo?
Asamblea de Distrito 36 : Podra La Coalición de Democratas Moderados tornar el asiento de California de azul a rojo?
La carrera por el Distrito 36 de la Asamblea de California se distingue como una competencia cerrada entre el republicano Jeff Gonzalez y el demócrata Joey Acuña, Jr. AD36 es un distrito diverso que incluye áreas urbanas y vastas zonas rurales, lo que lo convierte en un campo de batalla único en las próximas elecciones. El distrito abarca todo el condado de Imperial y una gran parte del condado de Riverside, incluyendo áreas en el este y noreste del Valle de Coachella.
13 Sep, 2024
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California General Election 2024: Races Where Independent Voters Will Have Outsized Influence on Outcome
California General Election 2024: Races Where Independent Voters Will Have Outsized Influence on Outcome
As it does each election cycle, Independent Voter News is bringing its readers extensive coverage of the most competitive elections in California, and how independent voters will decide the future of the Golden State.
13 Sep, 2024
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Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Requires Ranked Choice Voting for All Congressional Elections
Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Requires Ranked Choice Voting for All Congressional Elections
On Thursday, September 12, US Reps. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Don Beyer of Virginia re-introduced the Ranked Choice Voting Act, which if enacted into law would require ranked choice voting for congressional elections.
13 Sep, 2024
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Senate District 23: Can a Progressive Democrat Turn This Red Senate Seat Blue?
Senate District 23: Can a Progressive Democrat Turn This Red Senate Seat Blue?
The race for California’s Senate District 23 is shaping up to be a closely watched contest. Republican Suzette Valladares is facing a strong challenge from Democrat Kip Mueller in this district that has seen significant demographic and political shifts in recent years.
13 Sep, 2024
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Senate District 35: Moderate Richardson and Progressive Chambers Can’t Ignore Republicans and Independents
Senate District 35: Moderate Richardson and Progressive Chambers Can’t Ignore Republicans and Independents
In a district that is 60% Democrat, it is the other 40% of voters who are going to make the difference in Southwest Los Angeles where two Democrats are in a close and bitter race to replace state Senator Steven Bradford in Senate District 35: Laura Richardson and Michelle Chambers.
13 Sep, 2024
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