Politically Speaking

Mayor Todd Gloria is seeking a second term in the City of San Diego’s highest office. Police officer Larry Turner is challenging the incumbent. It is a contest between political experience and completely fresh eyes. Both candidates join NBC 7 Political Reporter Joey Safchik on Politically Speaking ahead of the election. With homelessness as a major...

Prop 3 aims to enshrine the right to same-sex marriage in the CA constitution

This November election, there’s more than 12 ballot measures that could raise sales taxes in local cities and throughout the entire county.

Incumbent Democratic Rep. Mike Levin is seeking a fourth term against Republican challenger Matt Gunderson, who previously owned car dealerships and ran for state senate in 2022.

Incumbent Democrat Mike Levin is seeking a 4th term, running against Republican Matt Gunderson. NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer talked to both candidates about the key issues facing the 49th district.

A political consultants shares a tip on getting your mailbox back to normal — and why campaigns are willing to stop sending them.

If you’re feeling inundated with mailers about candidates and propositions, voting early can get you taken off the lists to send them, reports NBC 7’s Joey Safchik

Two Democrats, Heather Ferbert and Brian Maienschein, are running against each other. They have openly debated each other’s qualifications for the job and whether public confrontation is part of the role. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports.

With the election just weeks away, NBC 7 is previewing the candidates running for San Diego’s city attorney. It’s the only race that does not have an incumbent running as current City Attorney Mara Elliott terms out.

Larry Turner, who is challenging Mayor Todd Gloria, toured encampments and said the mayor’s strategy has not worked. Gloria said Turner is good at pointing out problems but not fixing them. NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer spoke with both candidates about their plans.

Besides the presidential, California Senate and local races, San Diego voters also have some important statewide ballot measures to consider before the general election this November.

California’s 51st Congressional District includes a large stretch of central and east San Diego County.

Sara Jacobs and Bill Wells are campaigning to represent the residents of El Cajon, Kensington, Mira Mesa and other neighborhoods, reports NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes.