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...
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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...
Does Blakespear deserve higher office?
Before sending Catherine Blakespear to the California Senate, we should first look at what she has done for the city of Encinitas....
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...
Abortion rights at forefront of Blakespear, Gunderson race
REGION — In the race for the 38th State Senate District seat between Democrat Catherine Blakespear and Republican Matt Gunderson, the issue of abortion has...
Blakespear takes slight lead over Gunderson in latest poll
ENCINITAS — A new poll shows Democrat Catherine Blakespear holding a narrow lead over her opponent Republican challenger Matt Gunderson in the race for the...
Commentary: Blakespear’s prospects, part 2
As she runs for state Senate, it’s not clear that Catherine Blakespear’s kiss-all-the-babies approach is a winner....
Blakespear declines Republican opponent’s debate challenge
ENCINITAS — Mayor Catherine Blakespear, the Democratic candidate in the 38th State Senate District race, has declined a public challenge from Republican opponent Matt Gunderson...
Thunder receives bipartisan endorsements from Gunderson, Kerr
ENCINITAS — Two recent competitors in the 38th State Senate District primary election have independently endorsed candidate Julie Thunder for the Encinitas City Council. Republican...
San Diego property giant tops Blakespear’s campaign donor list
ENCINITAS — San Diego’s biggest landlord is also the largest contributor to Mayor Catherine Blakespear’s state senate campaign, making her the only Democratic candidate in...
Commentary: Blakespear’s prospects
By placing her chips on a progressive coalition, she may be presenting a version of herself that is losing its appeal....
Primary Election: Early results favor incumbents in North County races
ENCINITAS — Unofficial primary election results for North County races largely show incumbents holding comfortable leads over their challengers. In the 49th Congressional District, incumbent...
The Newcomer: Interview with Matt Gunderson, 38th District candidate
REGION — In an in-depth interview with The Coast News, Matt Gunderson, the lone Republican candidate in the 38th State Senate District race, opened up...
Gunderson, Blakespear lead 38th CA Senate race in ‘perplexing’ new poll
ENCINITAS — A new poll funded and released by Catherine Blakespear’s campaign for the 38th State Senate District appears to show the Encinitas mayor leading...
38th CA Senate District race intensifies with criticism, complaints
REGION — To Kara Chine, being a great leader isn’t about being the most popular, charismatic or making the most noise. It’s about being able...