Election News

Roundtable: Decriminalizing Homelessness

Feb. 8: By Andrew Bowen, Bennett Lacy

San Diego repeals an ordinance that banned living in vehicles, Congress will hold a hearing on human research done at San Diego's VA Medical Center, and local police unions fight a new transparency law.

SDSU Moving Forward On Mission Valley Development

Feb. 8: By Erik Anderson

The University is reaching out to the public as part of the school's commitment to observe the California Environmental Quality Act as it moves forward with plans to reshape the Mission Valley stadium site.

Business Report: Super Bowl Ads

Feb. 1: By Bennett Lacy, Ebone Monet

The demand for Super Bowl ad time is down, so is consumer confidence after the government shutdown.

San Diego Activist Running For Congress, Challenging Rep. Juan Vargas

Jan. 31: By Ebone Monet and Anica Colbert

A political newcomer says her community advocacy work has prepared her to represent California's 51st Congressional District.

Kamala Harris Kicks Off 2020 Campaign, Warns Of Divisions

Jan. 28: By Associated Press

Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris, standing outside of Oakland's city hall, formally kicked off her campaign for the White House by presenting herself as the leader who can best unite an America that is at an "inflection point" and facing a critical question.

Business Report: San Diego's New Tourism Pitch

Jan. 25: By Bennett Lacy, Ebone Monet

San Diego launches a new global tourism campaign, effects of the government shutdown on air travel and concerns of an economic slowdown at the World Economic Forum.

Todd Gloria Talks About His Mayoral Vision For San Diego

Jan. 16: Anica Colbert

The California Assemblyman talks about why he is suited to be San Diego's next mayor.

Rep. Scott Peters To Run For Re-Election Instead Of Mayor In 2020

Jan. 16: By City News Service

Rep. Scott Peters said he feels he will have more opportunities to advance San Diego's priorities while serving in a House of Representatives that has a Democratic majority for the first time since 2010.

Barbara Bry On Why She's A Good Fit To Be San Diego's Next Mayor

Jan. 16: Anica Colbert

Bry says her background in tech entrepreneurship will benefit the city.

New County Supervisor Desmond To Prioritize Creation Of Behavioral Health Facility

Jan. 10: By Alison St John, Brooke Ruth

This year marks major changes on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The five-member board has two new members, including Republican Jim Desmond who replaced Bill Horn to represent District 5. Desmond spoke with Midday Edition Wednesday to discuss his priorities.

Nathan Fletcher Proposes Assistance To Asylum Seekers As First Act On Board Of Supervisors

Jan. 8: By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon

Fletcher represents District 4 on the board of supervisors. The district includes most of the central city of San Diego from La Jolla to downtown, from Ocean Beach to Encanto.

Roundtable: A Look Back At The Top Stories Of 2018

Dec. 28, 2018: By Mark Sauer, Natalie Walsh

As the year comes to a close, we recap the biggest stories of year, from the midterm elections to climate change to migrants at the border.

Battle Brewing Over Post-Election Vacancy On National City Council

Dec. 20, 2018: By Andrew Bowen

A political battle is brewing in National City over how to fill a vacancy on the City Council. The seat came open after last month's election, and progressives are eyeing a majority that has long eluded them.

What Does Hunter's Narrow Victory Mean For Future Politics In CA-50?

Dec. 20, 2018: By Priya Sridhar

Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine, won re-election in the 50th district, despite a federal indictment, but it was the closest election Hunter has ever had.

Omar Passons Makes Transition From Supervisor Candidate To Director Of County Department

Dec. 19, 2018: By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh

Following a primary loss for a seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, Omar Passons took a job as director of integrative services in San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency. In this role, he’s in charge of making sure the county’s health, housing and social services operate together to help people in need.

San Diego County Eyeing $20 Million Voter System Upgrade

Dec. 11, 2018: By Matt Hoffman

If approved by the board of supervisors, the upgrade would bring new computers, scanners, touch-screen voting machines and software to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters.

Roundtable: Trial Date For Rep. Hunter Set For September

Dec. 7, 2018: By Mark Sauer, Natalie Walsh

Indicted San Diego Congressman Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine, will have his day in court next September, San Diego City Councilman David Alvarez reflects on eight years at city hall, and the local cruise ship business is making a comeback.

San Diego County Registrar Announces Final, Certified Midterm Election Results

Dec. 6, 2018: By City News Service

The San Diego County Registrar of Voters Thursday announced the final, certified results of the Nov. 6 midterm election, with voter turnout totaling 66.4 percent.

What Will Happen If Congressman Duncan Hunter Is Convicted?

Dec. 3, 2018: By Priya Sridhar

A federal judge, prosecutors and defense attorneys for Republican representative Duncan Hunter and his wife Margaret agreed to a September 10, 2019 court date.

Roundtable: California’s Deadly Wildfires

Nov. 16, 2018: By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer

Major wildfires burn across California, new asylum seekers arrive in Tijuana and SDSU begins the work of redeveloping the Mission Valley stadium site.

The 'Blue Wave' Laps At Escondido's Shores

Nov. 15, 2018: By Alison St John

In what appears to be an unexpected political upset in North County, the latest vote count shows Escondido Mayor Sam Abed losing his seat to political newcomer Paul McNamara.

Some Statewide And San Diego County Races Still Too Close To Call

Nov. 15, 2018: By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh

There are still thousands of votes left to be counted across California and even in San Diego County. For most races, that won’t make a difference, however, there are several races that are still undecided.

Mapping The Vote: Here’s A Breakdown Of How San Diegans Voted On SoccerCity And SDSU West

Nov. 13, 2018: By Jill Castellano / inewsource

Two competing ballot measures to decide the future of 166 acres of city-owned Mission Valley land attracted a lot of campaign dollars, but one of the initiatives dominated on election night.

Mapping The Vote: The Gas Tax Repeal Failed Statewide, But San Diego County Voted For It

Nov. 13, 2018: By Jill Castellano / inewsource

Proposition 6 was a San Diego County effort from start to finish.

Mapping The Vote: How The 49th Congressional District Flipped, And The 50th Didn’t

Nov. 12, 2018: By Jill Castellano / inewsource

inewsource’s precinct maps help voters see how candidates and ballot measures did in each neighborhood.