Maienschein wins sixth term as Bruce-Lane concedes race
REGION — Democratic incumbent Assemblymember Brian Maienschein will be the representative for California’s new 76th Assembly District after a week of ballot counting, with opponent...
Election 2022
Three newcomers win seats on San Dieguito school board
ENCINITAS — A majority of the San Dieguito Union High School District board will be made up of new faces in December after newcomers prevailed...
Levin, Blakespear win North County state, federal seats
REGION — A pair of closely-watched state and federal races in North County have been called in favor of Democrats after additional election results were...
Debate begins over upcoming Encinitas council seat vacancy
ENCINITAS — Local officials are discussing how best to fill the soon-to-be vacant council seat left by the city’s newly-elected mayor. Councilman Tony Kranz, who...
Democrats widen leads in North County’s state, federal races
REGION — Democrats in several key North County races appeared to widen their leads against their Republican challengers, according to official election results made available...
Blackburn wins Carlsbad mayor’s race in landslide, Bhat-Patel headed to second term
CARLSBAD — Voters have elected Councilman Keith Blackburn as the city’s next mayor in a landslide victory over challenger Mike Curtin, early returns show. Blackburn...
Kranz to be next mayor of Encinitas; Ehlers wins District 4 seat
ENCINITAS — By Wednesday morning, the results in Encinitas municipal races showed Councilman Tony Kranz would be the city’s next mayor. At the time of...
Sheriff candidates: Martinez, Hemmerling discuss goals in forum
REGION — Two candidates vying for San Diego County’s top law enforcement position participated in an in-depth forum in the final weeks leading up to...
Political insiders say secret deal made in Carlsbad mayor’s race
CARLSBAD — Political insiders say a secret backroom deal is in the works to help elect Councilman Keith Blackburn as the next mayor of Carlsbad....
Del Mar Union candidates talk TK, special ed, enrollment at forum
DEL MAR — Seven candidates vying for three open positions on the Del Mar Union School District board of trustees shared their views on top...
Early voting in Blakespear, Gunderson race exceeds state average
ENCINITAS — While many anticipate a lower overall voter turnout for this year’s midterm election, ballots cast in California’s 38th State Senate District race between...
Franklin, Vargas trade barbs over law enforcement, public safety
VISTA — Two mayoral hopefuls in Vista are publicly accusing each other of dishonesty after one candidate’s policy decisions raised questions about his commitment to...
Del Mar candidates discuss bluffs, railway, housing at virtual forum
DEL MAR — Three candidates seeking election to the Del Mar City Council this November answered residents’ questions about the relocation of the railroad tracks,...
Election 2022: A voter’s guide to California’s ballot propositions
From abortion rights and kidney dialysis to sports betting and taxing the wealthy to help fund wildfire management and electric vehicle incentives, The Coast News...
Election 2022: California Legislature Races Preview
The Coast News looks at California Legislature races impacting North County San Diego voters, discussing with candidates their proposed solutions to matters of regional and...