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Brian Bilbray Concedes In 52nd Congressional Race

Nov. 16: By Susan Murphy and City News Service; Comments

Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Solana Beach, conceded defeat today to Democratic San Diego Port Commissioner Scott Peters in the close race for the 52nd Congressional District.

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In New Congress, More Latinos Than Ever

Jan. 3: By Jill Replogle; 0 Comments

The new U.S. Congress has more Latinos than ever before.

Peters Widens Lead Over Bilbray In 52nd Congressional Race

Nov. 13: City News Service; 0 Comments

Port of San Diego Commissioner Scott Peters padded his lead over Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Solana Beach, in vote counting today in their close congressional race.

52nd Congressional Voters Cross Party Lines In Mayoral Election

Nov. 9: By Kevin Crowe; 0 Comments

A lot of those voters were in neighborhoods such as La Jolla, Bay Park, Bay Ho, North Clairemont and University City south of UCSD.

How You Voted: 52nd Congressional Race

Nov. 9: I-Newsource and KPBS Investigations Desk; 0 Comments

It’s still too close to call a winner in the race for the congressional seat in the 52nd district, which stretches from Poway to Del Mar and then hugs to coast down to Coronado.

Peters Still Leads Bilbray in 52nd Congressional Race

Nov. 8: Midday Edition; By Maureen Cavanaugh; 0 Comments

Democrat Scott Peters still holds a slim lead over Republican incumbent Brian Bilbray for the seat in the 52nd Congressional District, with perhaps as many as 200,000 provisional and absentee ballots remaining to be counted.

Peters Appears To Unseat Bilbray In 52nd Congressional Race

Nov. 7: Midday Edition; 1 Comment

Democratic Port Commissioner Scott Peters appears to have unseated Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Solana Beach, in the 52nd District.

Bilbray Leads Peters For 52nd Congressional District

Nov. 6: By Claire Trageser; 0 Comments

Congressman Brian Bilbray is leading Port Commissioner Scott Peters in the race for the 52nd Congressional District.

The Battle For Congress: Senate And House Races To Watch

Nov. 6: Carrie Johnson / NPR; 0 Comments

For Republicans itching to regain control of the Senate, Tuesday's election presents a rare opportunity. Only 10 GOP incumbents are on the ballot, compared with nearly two dozen Democrats and independents who caucus with them.

Bilbray Supports Cancer Research Over Health Access

Nov. 5: By Alison St John; 0 Comments

An emotionally wrenching ad featuring Congressman Brian Bilbray's daughter, Briana, highlights inconsistencies in the candidate’s claims.

Roundtable: SD Mayor, 52nd Congressional, District 3 Supervisor Races Getting Personal; Sweetwater Getting Weird

Nov. 2: Midday Edition; Evening Edition; 1 Comment

As election season winds down, ads get emotional; Dave Roberts and Steve Dannon duke it out for supervisor sear. And a candidate for the Sweetwater school board has been indicted for various felonies.

Briana Bilbray Ad About Cancer Research Raises Contradictions

Nov. 1: By Alison St John; 3 Comments

An ad featuring Congressman Brian Bilbray’s daughter has introduced a very personal note to the tight race between Bilbray and Scott Peters for the 52nd congressional seat. But the ad reveals contradictions in Bilbray’s position on health care.

Bilbray, Peters Tied In 52nd Congressional Race, New Poll Says

Oct. 31: CHANNEL 10 NEWS; 0 Comments

A poll conducted by SurveyUSA found that the race for the 52nd Congressional District is tied between Republican Brian Bilbray and Democrat Scott Peters.