Congressional Races

KPBS To Host 52nd Congressional District Debate

March 13: Midday Edition; 2 Comments

The three major candidates for the newly redrawn 52nd Congressional District will join in a debate held at KPBS Television studios on Wednesday at noon.

Which Candidate Will Get Your Support In The 52nd District Congressional Race?

Feb. 27: 5 Comments

For the first time in two decades, California's newly drawn congressional districts could play a major role in deciding which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives. In San Diego, Republican Incumbent Brian Bilbray is hoping to fend off a field of candidates, including Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña and Port Commissioner Scott Peters.

Candidates Tout Experience During First 52nd Congressional Debate

Feb. 21: By Alison St John; 1 Comment

Incumbent Republican Congressman Brian Bilbray faced three challengers in the first debate for the 52nd Congressional District.

Democrats In 52nd Congressional Race Get No Party Endorsement Yet

Feb. 13: By Alison St John; 0 Comments

The 52nd Congressional District race threatens the Republican majority in San Diego’s congressional delegation. But the Democratic candidates running against Republican Brian Bilbray won’t have their party’s endorsement until after voters make their choice in June.

California's Democratic Party Faithful Gather In San Diego For Annual Convention

Feb. 10: By Alison St John; 1 Comment

Democrats from around California are assembling in San Diego this weekend for the State Party Convention. One of the hottest topics will be how redistricting and the new Open Primary will affect the Party.

Roundtable: Mayor's Race, Pension Reform, Open Primaries, 52nd Congressional

Jan. 6: Midday Edition; 1 Comment

Editors look ahead at some issues and candidates in this election year in San Diego, including the mayor's race, the Comprehensive Pension Reform Initiative, open primaries and the newly drawn 52nd Congressional District.

Boxer, Fiorina Face Off In US Senate Debate

Sept. 2: Ben Adler, California Capitol Network; 1 Comment

The only scheduled debate in California’s U.S. Senate race saw Democrat Barbara Boxer and Republican Carly Fiorina spend as much time attacking each other as talking about their own accomplishments.

Whitman, Fiorina Will Challenge Dem. Icons

June 8: JULIET WILLIAMS, Associated Press; 0 Comments

California Republicans took an historic step Tuesday by nominating two wealthy businesswomen to challenge Democratic icons for governor and U.S. Senate, setting in motion an election season of big-money campaigns and high-stakes in the nation's most populous state.

GOP Primary Winner Fiorina To Battle 3-Term Dem. Senator Boxer

June 8: KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press; 0 Comments

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has won California's GOP primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a general election battle this fall with three-term Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer.

Election: California's Gubernatorial And Senate races

April 28: These Days; 2 Comments

Time to check the polls to see how the race for California Governor is shaping up. Most of the action is coming from two Republicans vying for the nomination: Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner. And the big primary battle is also on the Republican side for the Senate seat defended by incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer. KPBS Political correspondent Gloria Penner will bring us the latest.