San Diego Unified doesn’t give voters enough information on bond measures, report finds
The county grand jury wants the district to give taxpayers more details on the projects...
Election
After 16 years at San Diego Unified, Richard Barrera runs for state schools chief
He's the only local candidate so far in the crowded race, and he stresses the...
McCann and Aguirre hold leads in special election for South County supervisor, early returns show
They're among seven candidates running for the seat, vacant since the unexpected departure of Nora...
Seven vote centers open across the South Bay in District 1 county supervisor election
A total of 13 centers will be open across the district on April 8, and...
District 1 supervisorial candidates debate homelessness, sewage crisis
Seven candidates are running to fill a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors. Four participated...
Fewer primaries, more languages, new tie-breakers: Here’s how San Diego election law could change
The city clerk also suggests a change that would make it more likely vacancies would...
Coronado council appoints longtime city employee Kelly Purvis to fill vacancy
As a 32-year resident of Coronado and 11-year city employee, Purvis says she hopes to...
San Diegans gather to mark Trump’s 2nd inauguration — some in protest, some in celebration
Left-wing demonstrators marched downtown against President Trump, hours after Republicans and gun activists gathered in...
Supervisor Jim Desmond announces run for Congress, challenging Levin
The Republican has set his sights on the race for the 49th Congressional District in...
Special counsel Jack Smith resigns after submitting Trump report
At issue now is the fate of a two-volume report on the investigations into Trump's...
Three new Coronado leaders vote to appoint a council member, bying an election
All three newly sworn-in elected officials voted in favor of a council appointment, with incumbent...
Dueling sales taxes, depressed turnout: See how your neighborhood voted
We broke down turnout, presidential margins and the biggest sales tax measures across San Diego...
Coronado’s city council is set, now that election results are official. How will it choose a new colleague?
Mark Fleming and Amy Steward won two open seats, as Laura Wilkinson Sinton narrowly trailed...
Throughout Assembly campaign, La Mesa council member solicited donations to charity that employs him, records show
The funds were directed to Circulate San Diego, a nonprofit research and advocacy firm committed...
Poway Unified illegally paid for bond campaign mailers 5 years ago, state watchdog says
The Fair Political Practices Commission prescribed a $13,500 penalty, which Poway Unified agreed to pay.
How did Democratic- and Republican-backed candidates fare in San Diego County’s toughest school board races?
The county's single most expensive school board campaign raised more than $102,000. That wasn't enough...
National City is about to have its first official District 2 and 4 reps
Jose Rodriguez and Marcus Bush remain up top in their respective district races; voters reject...
Chula Vista elects two new City Council
Michael Inzunza and Cesar Fernandez received a majority of votes in their respective City Council...
2 Republicans, 5 Democrats will represent the San Diego region in the state Assembly
Voters are also sending a Democrat to the California Senate.
Imperial Beach voters keeping City Council incumbents
Jack Fisher and Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez for Districts 2 and 4, respectively, secure votes for their...
Voters appear to reject countywide, citywide sales tax hikes
Both Measures G and E, which would increase sales taxes in San Diego County and...
Appointment or special election? Coronado council must decide how to fill open seat — and might not agree
With current Councilmember John Duncan just elected mayor, the city must determine how to fill...
How Trump could impact San Diego County schools
Federal funding and oversight could be slashed, student protections eroded and patriotism promoted.
From the sewage crisis to military money, what will Trump’s return mean locally?
It’s too early to know for certain, but based on his campaign promises and his...
More voters, lower turnout, deeper divides: What the numbers say about San Diego County’s political preferences
Ballots are still being counted, but voter registration and turnout data offer clues to help...
'He showed us a preview': San Diego LGBTQ+ community mourns, mobilizes
Trump has pledged to roll back key protections for transgender people and made rhetoric against...
Incumbent Oceanside mayor leads challenger for first time with new results
Sanchez goes 31 votes ahead of Keim with latest election numbers
1 million migrants in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target
More than 1 million migrants are living and working legally under Temporary Protected Status.
Larry Turner concedes San Diego mayoral race to Mayor Todd Gloria
The police officer and political novice congratulated the incumbent on his re-election in a statement...
Keim’s lead over incumbent Oceanside Mayor Sanchez drops to double digits
More results to be released Friday could decide tight city election
DeMaio looks to reshape California’s GOP as vote counting winds down
San Diego County now largely knows who it's sending to Sacramento.
Sales tax is going up by 1 cent in 3 inland cities. Here’s where it won’t change, and when it won’t matter.
Voters appear to have rejected a countywide half-cent sales tax hike, along with proposed full-cent...
New vote totals show countywide, citywide sales tax hikes both still falling short
Both Measures G and E, which would increase sales taxes in San Diego County and...
‘This one really hurts’: School bonds could have a bigger payoff this year. Here’s which ed, and which failed.
Bonds are failing in rural, small and East County school districts but succeeding for larger,...
New vote totals don’t help San Diego sales tax measure
ers had said they expected Measure E to sur the simple majority it needs because...
Coronado City Council race still too close to call, but John Duncan has clear path to mayoral victory
Amy Steward and Laura Wilkinson Sinton are neck and neck for one of two open...
Criminal prosecutor tapped to lead San Diego ethics , as voters hand it more power
Bryn Kirvin could succeed Sharon Spivak, just after voters chose to bolster its independence by...
San Diego city races appear on track for a sweep by incumbents
And in the race for the only open seat, the deputy to the termed-out incumbent...
Race between Levin, Gunderson for 49th District remains tight
The two were split by 2.2% Thursday evening, separated by a little more than 6,300...
Keim optimistic he will hold lead for Oceanside mayor, who says race is too close to call
Early additional ballot drops showed slight increase in lead over incumbent Sanchez
San Diego’s sales tax hike is trailing. Here’s why ers say Measure E could win after all.
Voting trends on a similar city measure two years ago could prove instructive, they say.
Michael Smolens: Gloria, Lawson-Remer easily prevail against tough and unlikely challenges
Mayoral, supervisor incumbents faced unique circumstances in re-election bids.
Tony Blain and Caylin Frank continue their lead in Poway City Council race
Poway voters strongly opposed to Measure H for Lifetime Fitness Center
Democratic-backed mayor, council candidates and ballot measure all trail in Encinitas
An Encinitas sales tax ballot measure is trailing, and the three candidates running for mayor...
Council candidates in tight race in La Mesa
Early results show strong for Measure L
Del Mar elects two incumbents, one newcomer to City Council and approves two ballot measures
The city is also in the process of filling its fifth council seat, which was...
Incumbent Terra Lawson-Remer keeps early lead in San Diego County’s toughest supervisor race
In the other supervisor races on the ballot, incumbents Nora Vargas and Joel Anderson were...
Levin has slight lead but race tightens in 49th
Rep. Mike Levin and Matt Gunderson are vying for California's 49th District.
County and city of San Diego sales tax measures falling short
Both a countywide sales tax increase and a separate sales tax hike proposed within the...
Garcia, Fitzgerald have early leads in Escondido council race
Districts 3 and District 4 seats in the west and southeast parts of the city...
DeMaio looking strong, other California Assembly races tight as early results arrive
Democrats have long dominated in Sacramento. But many residents are fed up with high prices.
Early results look good for Santee incumbents, not for sales tax hike
Mayor, City Council member each face one challenger
Bush, Rodriguez in early lead to become National City’s first District 2, 4 officials
Voters also cast ballots for Measure R, a citizen initiative parcel tax to fix streets...
Michael Inzunza and Cesar Fernandez ahead in Chula Vista districts 3, 4 races
Voters also had to consider whether to renew Measure P, the half-cent sales tax that...
Challenger Keim has narrow lead over incumbent Mayor Sanchez in Oceanside
Bassett could take the council district seat formerly held by Keim.
El Cajon tax measure, incumbent council member leading
Voters appear to endorse extending sales tax increase
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria leads challenger Larry Turner, Heather Ferbert leads for city attorney
In the city's only two contested City Council races, incumbents were leading in early returns.
Musgrove, LeBlang lead in San Marcos council races
Measure Q, the one-cent sales tax increase, was ahead of the simple majority needed for...
Shin could Acosta on Carlsbad City Council
Two council seats, treasurer, spending limits on the ballot.
Lemon Grove mayor trailing, tax measure winning
Voters turned out to elect a new mayor, a city council member and to decide...
In Coronado, Duncan leads in three-way mayoral race, while Fleming and Steward lead for council
A win by Councilmember John Duncan could bring a third vacancy to the city council,...
Schiff wins Senate race to fill the Feinstein seat in California
Rep. Adam Schiff, who led the prosecution of Donald Trump’s first impeachment, won California’s open...
Newcomer Fox, incumbent Melendez lead in Vista council race
Improving efforts to serve unhoused residents was top on the agenda of all candidates for...
Imperial Beach incumbents lead challengers in two district races
Addressing the ongoing crossborder sewage crisis was a top-of-mind issue during the campaign season.
How long will it take to get election results in San Diego County?
Here's everything you need to know as you wait for results on Election Night
How Election Day unfolded in San Diego County
A look back at Election Day in San Diego County
‘A combination of serenity and terror’: San Diego County votes on last day of tumultuous presidential election
Thousands of San Diego County voters braved long lines to cast ballots on the last...
North County’s 74th Assembly District race offers a rematch, with a slight twist
The seat's voter registration advantage has flipped since Chris Duncan last challenged Assemblymember Laurie Davies...
Big spenders: These companies are giving the most to California legislative candidates
Independent expenditure committees have put nearly $100 million into legislative races, funding ads to ,...
Flouting IRS rules, Carlsbad church gave $1,900 to school board candidates, and also urged worshipers to donate
The pastor of The Mission Church also urged his congregation to vote for and financially...
‘A little nervous,’ but confident: How officials, police and poll workers are preparing for Election Day
Amid concerns about potential threats, officials say they are 'taking this seriously'
State election regulators investigating Desmond’s work opposing Measure G
In a letter released Thursday, the California Fair Political Practices Commission confirmed it's moving forward...
In county’s tightest House race, Levin still leads challenger Gunderson by double-digit margin, poll finds
The Democratic incumbent representing coastal North County in the 49th Congressional District holds a lead...
City campaign says stormwater infrastructure ‘needs significant investment,’ echoing sales-tax push
The theme of Think Blue shifted this fall from advocating changes to individual behavior to...
Campaign rhetoric around U.S.-Mexico border is extreme. Living there is a lot more nuanced.
The Union-Tribune spoke with more than two dozen San Diego County residents who live closest...
In final stretch, outside money pours into San Diego mayor and city attorney races
Spending by independent expenditure committees is dwarfing the campaigns' spending.
More than $5.6 million has poured into San Diego County’s toughest supervisor race
The race for District 3 supervisor remains one of the most expensive in the county
Gloria widens re-election lead over Turner, but city attorney race is dead heat, poll shows
Previously undecided voters appear to be shifting to Gloria. They made up 28% of those...
This little-known law could have a huge impact on how San Diegans’ taxes get spent — but there’s a big ‘if’
If Measure E es, a 2016 ballot measure could require hundreds of millions to be...
In a changing Coronado, candidates for mayor and council say partisan politics are overshadowing local issues
In a highly contentious national election year, some candidates say the political rancor has trickled...
Gloria says he’s laid ‘a foundation for progress.’ Turner says the city would be ‘better off with a houseplant.’
Challenger Larry Turner says Mayor Todd Gloria's got a track record full of failures. The...
When we asked these candidates questions, they answered with AI. Here’s why — and what we learned about AI’s limits
I learned some people running for school board had used AI to respond to my...
When will election results be available to California residents? Here’s what to know
Due to a new state law, results of the general election will be delayed.
Q&A with David Alvarez, 80th Assembly District candidate
Assemblymember David Alvarez, a Democrat and a former San Diego City Council member, is running...
Q&A with Laurie Davies, 74th Assembly District candidate
Assemblymember Laurie Davies, a Republican, is running for re-election to her seat representing North County...
San Diego pays $15,000 to settle lawsuit alleging free-speech violations
The lawsuit accused the elected officials of preventing citizens from expressing their grievances during public...
Voters narrowly favor transportation sales-tax hike Measure G, but many remain undecided, poll finds
Meanwhile, San Diego County voters prefer Vice President Kamala Harris for president by about the...
What are all those other races on the ballot? What to know about water districts, planning groups and more
Many San Diego County residents will elect the leaders of fairly obscure bodies whose decisions...
Q&A with Kerry Vinci, candidate for Rancho Santa Fe school board
Business owner Kerry Vinci is running for the Rancho Santa Fe School District board of...
Hurricanes force changes to Florida’s election procedures
Gov. Ron DeSantis already has granted counties hardest hit by Helene greater flexibility in distributing...
Q&A with Annette Ross, candidate for Rancho Santa Fe school board
Annette Ross, incumbent, is running for the Rancho Santa Fe School District board of trustees.
Poll shows double-digit leads for Levin, Harris in 49th Congressional District
Slight increase for Levin since June, big jump for Harris over Biden
Spending measure, two council seats and city treasurer on Carlsbad ballot this November
Proposition would exempt public safety buildings from requirement for public vote
Who’s running for Congress? Meet the candidates for San Diego County districts with our Q&As
Here's who's running for Congress representing you, and what they told us about their plans,...