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KPBS Mayoral Debate

Congressman Bob Filner and City Councilman Carl DeMaio squared off in a mayoral debate at KPBS on Oct. 1, 2012.

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Bill Clinton Endorses Bob Filner In San Diego Mayor's Race

Oct. 31
By Katie Orr and City News Service
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Former President Bill Clinton today endorsed Bob Filner in the Democratic congressman's San Diego mayoral bid, his campaign announced.

Filner Fights Back On Personality Attacks

Oct. 30
By Katie Orr
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Congressman Bob Filner fired back today at claims that he lacks the temperament to be San Diego’s mayor and is disrespectful toward women.

Dumanis Endorses DeMaio For San Diego Mayor

Oct. 29
By Katie Orr
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One of San Diego’s most prominent politicians is making an endorsement in the mayor’s race.

North County Cities Facing Big Election Issues

Oct. 29
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Three candidates want to be Oceanside's mayor; Escondido voters must choose whether their city will become a charter city with more power; and Del Mar will decide whether or not to completely change the way in and out of downtown.

Roundtable: Mayoral Polling; Chargers Fans Moping; Yoga Indoctrinating; BBC Traveling

Oct. 26
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Polling in the San Diego Mayor's race is all over the place. The Chargers have lost their last two games in embarrassing fashion. A few parents are tense over yoga in their public schools. And the BBC program "World Have Your Say" comes to Oceanside.

San Diego Campaign Spending Ramps Up As Election Nears

Oct. 26
By Ryann Grochowski
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With less than two weeks to go until the election, the latest campaign finance reports show accelerated fundraising and spending in city and congressional elections.

Democratic Chair Says Ellis Broke Campaign Rules

Oct. 25
By Ryann Grochowski and City News Service
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The chairman of the San Diego County Democratic Party alleged today that City Council candidate Ray Ellis violated campaign rules in his high-stakes race to unseat incumbent Sherri Lightner.

Filner Says San Diego U.S. Attorney Should Resign

Oct. 25
By Katie Orr
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Congressman Bob Filner is calling on San Diego U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy to resign after an e-mail from her revealed some involvement in the San Diego mayor’s race.

Four Candidates Competing To Lead City Schools

Oct. 25
By Kyla Calvert
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Two contests for San Diego Unified school board seats probably haven't been on the radars of lots of voters in the City of San Diego.

Lightner, Ellis Tussle For City Council Control During KPBS Debate

Oct. 24
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The two candidates for City Council District 1 traded barbs and shared their stances on traffic issues, pensions, water policy and partisanship during discussions on KPBS Midday and Evening Edition Wednesday.