Three candidates vying for 40th state Senate seat in 2026
SAN MARCOS — A cast of candidates from both sides of the political aisle has thrown their hats in the ring for the 40th Senate...
Kristie Bruce-Lane
Patel, Boerner declare victory in state Assembly races
REGION — Democrat Darshana Patel has declared victory in the competitive race to represent the 76th Assembly District after maintaining a steady lead over Republican...
Patel, Davies, DeMaio take early leads in Assembly races
REGION — Early unofficial Election Day results show Democrat Darshana Patel with an early lead over Republican Kristie Bruce-Lane in the competitive race to represent...
Three candidates look ahead to 76th Assembly race in 2024
REGION — Three hopefuls for the California Assembly have hit the ground running with campaigns to lead the 76th District in next year’s election. Republican...
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...
Early results show Blakespear, Levin, Bruce-Lane hold slim leads
ENCINITAS — In a closely-watched race in North County San Diego, Democratic candidate Catherine Blakespear holds a slight lead over her Republican opponent Matt Gunderson...
Primary Election: Interview with Brian Maienschein, 76th District candidate
SAN MARCOS — As the June 7 primary approaches, The Coast News is introducing the candidates for the 76th State Assembly District seat and asking...
‘Experience working on issues’: Interview with Kristie Bruce-Lane, 76th District candidate
SAN MARCOS — As the June 7 primary approaches, The Coast News sat down for an interview with Kristie Bruce-Lane, a Republican candidate for the...
Downey challenges Boerner Horvath; Bruce-Lane, Cutter clash
REGION — For several months, Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath appeared to be heading into her third term unopposed after Republican challenger Melanie Burkholder dropped out...