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Incumbents winning in Encinitas; Gaspar headed for county loss

Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

November 4, 2020

Encinitas-related battles for office are leading to incumbent victories for City Council and the ouster of a county Board of Supervisors member after a contentious election that came to a close Nov. 3.

Encinitas cannabis measure winning in very close tally

City Council tepid about allowing legal operations

November 4, 2020

Encinitas voters appear to be going against a generally fidgety City Council when it comes to allowing cannabis businesses in the city, according to returns from the Nov. 3 election.

Blackburn, Acosta, council pay measure headed to victory in Carlsbad

November 4, 2020

Carlsbad will see City Council incumbent Keith Blackburn return to the dais in the first election for new District 2, and Teresa Acosta is on a path to victory for new District 4, according to preliminary results from the Nov. 3 election.

Solana Beach voters elect first mayor in uncontested race

Two City Council candidates also run unopposed

November 4, 2020

In a local election season generally marked by contentious arguments and some close votes, Solana Beach saw resounding victories for City Council candidates in races without competition Nov. 3, including the city’s first elected mayor.

Public safety to open space, Carlsbad council hopefuls share top issues

November 2, 2020

Candidates for Carlsbad City Council largely have different takes on the central issues currently facing the city, from public health to traffic to public safety.

Letter: Blakespear a proven leader as Encinitas mayor

November 1, 2020

When Catherine Blakespear was elected to the city council in 2014, and as mayor in 2016 and 2018, she provided leadership that allowed for diverse opinions, public input, inclusiveness and transparency. That’s why all of the current Encinitas elected City Council members — and numerous other local leaders — are supporting her reelection.

With city seats unopposed, it’s calmer campaigning in Solana Beach

October 31, 2020

All three City Council candidates in Solana Beach are running unopposed this election season, leading to a less contentious race, but also a slight decrease in community engagement, candidates said.

From pledges to the polls, Encinitas grapples with dearth of election civility

Photo of newspaper on fire. (Photo illustration by Jeremy Bishop, Unsplash)

October 31, 2020

As national political debate becomes plagued with toxicity and disinformation, Encinitas residents have noticed the same behavior trickle into local elections, such as the city’s mayoral race.

Encinitas chamber invites residents to watch online candidates forum

Merchants association is also ballot drop-off site

October 8, 2020

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce offers a virtual candidates forum today, Oct. 8, for three seats on the ballot as mail-in voting gets underway during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Encinitas-based officeholders and candidates made headway or held onto their seats based on preliminary results from March 3’s Super Tuesday elections.

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Incumbents winning in Encinitas; Gaspar headed for county loss

Encinitas cannabis measure winning in very close tally

Blackburn, Acosta, council pay measure headed to victory in Carlsbad

Solana Beach voters elect first mayor in uncontested race

Public safety to open space, Carlsbad council hopefuls share top issues

Letter: Blakespear a proven leader as Encinitas mayor

With city seats unopposed, it’s calmer campaigning in Solana Beach

From pledges to the polls, Encinitas grapples with dearth of election civility

Encinitas chamber invites residents to watch online candidates forum

Carlsbad chamber to hold online City Council forum Sept. 23

Encinitas City Council candidate forums go digital for 2020

Election update: Encinitas candidates ahead in Super Tuesday races