Election 2020: North County’s State Assembly Candidates
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
Melanie Burkholder
Campaigning in a pandemic: COVID-19 presents challenge for both parties
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
Election 2020: 76th State Assembly District
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,
North County Republicans say voters don’t like leftward drift
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
Burkholder challenges AB 5, interviews whistleblower Carmel Foster
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,
Fourth candidate emerges for AD 76 race
CARLSBAD — The field for the 76th Assembly District seat has another challenger. Melanie Burkholder, a Republican from Carlsbad, announced July 17 she will challenge
Carlsbad Unified board candidates navigate rough election cycle
Like every other race in the city, the run-up for the Carlsbad Unified School District Board of Trustees Area 1 seat is heated.
Carlsbad Unified School District looks into live streaming board meetings
Broadcasting meetings once again has risen to the surface for the Carlsbad Unified School District. During its Oct. 11 meeting, Melanie Burkholder, who is running
Candidate field set for Carlsbad
The musical chairs in Carlsbad’s political scene has come to a rest, at least for now.
