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Race for San Diego's next city attorney: Heather Ferbert vs. Brian Maienschein
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.
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Race for San Diego's next city attorney: Heather Ferbert vs. Brian Maienschein
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.
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ISIS-K behind foiled Election Day terrorism plot, U.S. officials say
ISIS-K, the Afghan branch of the Islamic State, directed an Afghan man’s foiled U.S. Election Day terror plot, according to two senior U.S. officials briefed on the matter.
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San Diego's mayoral candidates spar over homeless crisis
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.
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Bill Clinton mistaken for President Joe Biden at McDonald's
Former President Bill Clinton recently stepped into a McDonald’s and was briefly mistaken for another president.
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Here's who would benefit from Trump's proposed tax break on car loan interest
A tax deduction on car-loan interest proposed by former president Donald Trump would likely benefit wealthier taxpayers who buy expensive cars, experts said.
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Here are all 10 California ballot propositions for the 2024 election, explained
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.
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Bacon hogs the spotlight in election debates, but reasons for its sizzling inflation are complex
Bacon prices have been a particular focus in this election.
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Cards Against Humanity offers payouts to new swing-state voters, responding to Musk's PAC
The progressive card game company is paying new voters who come up with plans and disparage Donald Trump online.
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Sara Jacobs, Bill Wells face off in race for California's 51st Congressional District
California’s 51st Congressional District includes a large stretch of central and east San Diego County.
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Candidates face off in race for San Diego's 51st Congressional district
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.
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Homeland Security: Hurricane-struck regions will secure safe polling locations ahead of election
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed Thursday that federal officials are working to secure alternative polling locations for regions hit hard by Hurricanes Helene and Miilton.
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How people experiencing homelessness in San Diego can vote in November
During an election where homelessness is top-of-mind, there is a push to make sure people with experience living on the streets or in shelters are not used as political props.
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Fact check: Posts misrepresent federal response, funding for Hurricane Helene victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided more than $210 million in immediate assistance to communities affected by Hurricane Helene, which the Department of Homeland Security secretary has described as the start of “a multibillion-dollar, multiyear recovery.”
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Want to follow election results like a pro? Here's what to watch in key states
As thousands of counties and towns report vote totals, it can be hard to figure out when the results reported so far will reflect the outcome.
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What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?
The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It is different from the popular vote, and it has an outsize impact on how candidates run and win campaigns.
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Trump and Putin have talked as many as 7 times since 2021, new book claims
Former President Donald Trump has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin as many as seven times since leaving the White House, including as recently as this year, according to new reporting by journalist Bob Woodward.
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Find a ballot drop-off box in San Diego County for the 2024 Presidential Election
San Diego County voters should’ve already gotten their mail-in ballots. Now all they have to do is fill them out, sign them and mail them back or drop them off.
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Harris undergoes a '60 Minutes' grilling as Trump sits it out
Vice President Kamala Harris for weeks was criticized for avoiding tough questions that came with long-form traditional media interviews.
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San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 3 candidates discuss homelessness
This fall, one of the competitive local races is for District 3 on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Two familiar faces are in a heated competition for that seat. Incumbent Terra Lawson-Remer and challenger Kevin Faulconer talk to NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchik about one of the region’s biggest challenges.