Republican Assembly candidate Carl DeMaio placed ads for a Democratic challenger, amid a cutthroat fight with fellow Republican Andrew Hayes. Gaming a primary to win advantage in a general election has become standard practice.
The race to fill the District 4 seat on the San Diego City Council vacated by Monica Montgomery Steppe after she was elected to the County Board of Supervisors is one to watch during the upcoming Mar. 5 election.
The runoff election to fill the Chula Vista City Attorney seat that was left vacant after the unexpected death of the previously elected candidate is inching closer and voting is already underway.