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San Diego, CA - The final televised mayoral debate turned into an all out prize fight between the incumbent Republican Kevin Faulconer, independent candidate Lori Saldaña and Democrat Ed Harris. The challengers were relentless in attacking the mayor and his record. Moderated by NBC 7’s Gene Cubbison, Catherine Garcia and Mark Mullen as well as Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis, the topics ranged from the city’s 9-1-1 crisis, the recent police action in Barrio Logan, the regional housing crisis,

Los ciudadanos de San Diego se dirigirán a las urnas este martes 7 de junio, para participar en las elecciones primarias de 2016. Los votantes tendrán la oportunidad de votar en la contienda para Alcalde, Procurador General, y Concejales de la Ciudad. Si estas registrado como votante independiente o “sin preferencia de partido” y quieres votar en la elección presidencial, puedes pedir tu boleta del Partido Demócrata en las urnas. Las elecciones Republicanas son cerradas y no permiten a independ

Este martes 7 de junio, los californianos se dirigirán a las urnas para la elección primaria de 2016. Los ciudadanos tendrán la oportunidad de votar para el Senado de los Estados Unidos, y por propuestas a nivel estatal. Asimismo, cada ciudad y cada región tendrá que considerar sus legisladores locales y las propuestas a nivel local. Si estas registrado como votante independiente o “sin preferencia de partido” y quieres votar en la elección presidencial, puedes pedir tu boleta del Partido Demóc

San Diegans will head to the polls for the 2016 Primary on Tuesday, June 7. Voters will have the chance to vote on mayor, city attorney, and council members. If you're an independent or "no party preference" voter interested in voting for president, you can request a Democratic ballot at the polls, while the Republican presidential primary is closed and does not allow independents.Notable candidates include:MayorEd Harris (Dem)Kevin Faulconer (Rep)Lori Saldaña (Indep)City AttorneyGil Cabrera (D

Californians will head to the polls for the 2016 Primary on Tuesday, June 7. Voters will have the chance to vote on U.S. Senate, and a statewide proposition. Each city and region have their state legislators and local propositions to consider as well. If you're an independent or "no party preference" voter interested in voting for president, you can request a Democratic ballot at the polls, while the Republican presidential primary is closed and does not allow independents.Notable U.S. Senate c

Independent Voter Project (IVP), autores de la ley top-two para las primarias no partidistas de California, sometieron una petición para enmendar la ley de la Ciudad de San Diego que declara ganadores a los candidatos que obtengan más del 50% de los votos durante la elección primaria. IVP solicitó que el Consejo de la Ciudad añada la enmienda en la boleta electoral para la próxima elección general en noviembre. Titulada, “Acta para el Derecho a Votar en la Elección General” (Right to Vote in th

A PPIC poll released this week confirms that California is likely to see a competitive November election between two Democrats, Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez. This is a huge victory for California voters and still another validation of the Independent Voter Project, authors of the Proposition 14 reforms that brought nonpartisan open primaries to the state. Read More: Debunking Partisan Political ‘Studies’: Top-Two Primary Exceeds Expectations in Calif. It has been almost three decades sinc

The Independent Voter Project (IVP), authors of California’s top-two nonpartisan primary, filed a proposed amendment to the San Diego City Charter to remove the rule allowing a candidate to be elected if they receive over 50% of the vote in a primary election. IVP is requesting this be placed by the City Council on the November general election ballot. Titled, “Right to Vote in the General Election Act,” the City Charter change would allow the top-two primary finishers to advance to the general

Amendment 30 to H.R. 4974 was defeated by one vote Thursday night, a measure that would have increased protections to LBGT workers of companies who contract with the government. Democrats chanted 'Shame!' as the Republican leadership stalled the proceedings to persuade a few of the defectors to switch their votes, with the final outcome being 212-213-8. 8 House members did not vote, 3 Republicans and 5 Democrats. Sometimes missing votes is inevitable; the lifetime average of missed votes in t

California’s nonpartisan, top-two primary (authored by the Independent Voter Project) sends the top two vote-getters in June to the general election, regardless of their party affiliation. Unlike the presidential primary, top-two allows more voters to participate in every statewide race (except presidential), even if they are not registered with a party, because it lists all candidates from all parties on a single ballot. Under these primary rules, it’s important for voters who want a say in th