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For the first time since 1991, San Diego voters on Tuesday ousted incumbent council members seeking re-election. Read More »
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Mapping The Vote: Fletcher and Desmond dominate in Board of Supervisors races
For all the money and effort thrown into the District 4 Board of Supervisors race, it wasn’t a close contest in the end. Democrat Nathan Fletcher won the central San Diego seat in a landslide with 66 percent of the vote to Republican Bonnie Dumanis’ 34 percent. Read More »
Last-minute Election Day guide before you vote
inewsource has helped you stay on top of San Diego County’s important races and ballot measures. Here’s what you need to know for Election Day. Read More »
What you need to know about dark money in San Diego before you vote
Sometimes the donors behind political campaigns can be partially or completely hidden from the public. We call this “dark money” and “gray money.” Read More »
San Diego County Republicans have slight edge over Democrats in casting ballots in early voting
Early voting in San Diego County shows Republicans are slightly ahead of Democrats in casting ballots for the Nov. 6 election. Read More »
Seaport developer, fishermen reach deal to help save San Diego’s storied fishing industry
Throughout the talks, inewsource monitored the arguments, near-implosions and compromises that finally led to a deal being signed last month. Read More »
Democrats refuse corporate money in San Diego County races for Congress
In San Diego’s most competitive races for Congress, the Democratic candidates are avoiding donations from corporations while outraising their Republican challengers. Read More »
In the battle for votes, Democratic Party outspending Republican Party in county races
The San Diego County Democratic Party isn’t just hoping to win a lot of seats in the upcoming election — it’s spending a lot of money to make that happen. Read More »
Measure J: City Business Transparency
If passed, this measure requires companies doing business with the city to disclose all the people associated with the transaction who have a significant interest in the sale or purchase. Read More »
Outside spending surges in San Diego City Council races
Political action committees and other outside organizations are spending heavily in the San Diego City Council races that will be decided Nov. 6, especially in Republican incumbent Lorie Zapf’s District 2. That race could potentially change the balance of power on the council. Zapf is facing a strong challenge from Democrat Jen Campbell to represent the coastal district that includes ... Read More »