CARLSBAD — Melanie Burkholder began her campaign for California’s 76th Assembly District today, challenging two-term Democrat, Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath. Burkholder, a Republican, took on
Over the past two months, The Coast News sent electronic questionnaires in four batches to North County candidates in different levels of government, including federal
REGION — After commenting on hot-button issues ranging from California’s AB 5 to the federal government’s COVID-19 response, Rep. Mike Levin paused a morning Zoom
REGION — In the race to represent the 76th Assembly District, Democratic incumbent Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath (D-Encinitas) will face-off against Republican challenger Melanie Burkholder,
REGION — Sensing voter unease about a too-far-leftward drift in Washington and Sacramento, three North County Republican candidates expressed optimism at a July 30 virtual
REGION — The controversial Assembly Bill 5, or gig-worker bill, is the main talking point for California Republicans this election cycle. Those against AB 5,
REGION — The race for the 76th District in the California Assembly is already becoming heated. Carlsbad Republican challenger Melanie Burkholder’s candidate statement designation was challenged
CARLSBAD — The field for the 76th Assembly District seat has another challenger. Melanie Burkholder, a Republican from Carlsbad, announced July 17 she will challenge