Election 2008

 Democrats Split in City Attorney's Race

San Diego’s democratic faithful are divided over the city attorney’s race. Republican Jan Goldsmith, who’s challenging Mike Aguirre for the city attorney’s job, has won the endorsement of several prominent state democrats. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

The chairman of the state republican party is from San Diego. He says Senator John McCain's presidential campaign is getting the attention of undecided and independent voters in California. But the state's most well known Republican --Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, cancelled plans to speak today and remains on the sidelines. From Sacramento, Steve Shadley reports.

 Gloria Penner Talks About the Reaction To Clinton's Speech

For the last three days, KPBS political correspondent Gloria Penner has been in Denver covering the Democratic National Convention. Yesterday, she joined San Diegans to watch the much-anticipated speech by Senator Hillary Clinton.

 Local Students at DNC Receive Convention 101

A broad range of San Diego area political enthusiasts have flocked to this year's Democratic National Convention. Some of them aren't even old enough to vote. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson ran into some California students as they took in the opening moments of a crash course in Convention 101.

 Local Delegates Emerge on DNC, Mingle with Prominent Politicians

Select San Diegans rubbed elbows with some high-profile politicians yesterday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

 Californians Upset About Representation at Democratic Convention

California is sending more than 550 delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. But, the chairman of the state party is upset with Barack Obama's campaign over accommodations in the mile high city.

Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware is Barack Obama's pick as vice presidential running mate, The Associated Press has learned.

 Citizen Voices Bloggers Reflect on Politics and Personal Beliefs

The Citizen Voices bloggers have been writing about politics for KPBS for half a year. We'll talk with them about how, as average citizens, a focus on politics in this highly-energized election year has impacted their views and actions.

 Candidates for San Diego City Attorney Face Off

KPBS political correspondent Gloria Penner hosts a special conversation with San Diego city attorney candidates Michael Aguirre and Jan Goldsmith.

  Coalition of S.D. Leaders Supports Water Bond Measure

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and a coalition of business, labor, environmental and other leaders say California's water supply is at the tipping point. The group is urging the state legislature to put a water bond measure on next November's ballot. KPBS Environmental Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

 KPBS Citizen Bloggers Reflect on the Latino Vote and Prop 2

Both the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates are courting the Latinos, a powerful group that some think could swing the election in close states. We'll explore the Latino vote with the KPBS Citizen Voices bloggers. We'll also discuss Prop 2, the farm animal welfare initiative, on the November ballot.

 Demaio Disclosures In Question

A freshly elected San Diego city council member has come under fire for failing to adequately disclose the source of his income prior to running for office. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

 McCain Addresses Latino Voters in San Diego

Republican presidential candidate John McCain courted Latino voters yesterday, when he spoke to the annual meeting of the National Council of La Raza in San Diego. Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama addressed the group on Sunday. And like Obama, Senator McCain touched on the economy, education, and immigration reform. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

 McCain Says He's Committed to Immigration Reform

Senator John McCain says he remains committed to immigration reform, but securing the nation's borders must be part of the deal. The Republican presidential candidate made his remarks in San Diego today at the National Council of La Raza meeting. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

 Obama Pledges to Make Immigration Top Priority in First Year of Office

The Latino vote is considered to be crucial in this year's presidential election. That's why both major candidates are actively courting Latinos.To that end, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama came to San Diego yesterday. He spoke at the annual meeting of the nation's largest Latino civil rights group. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

 Obama Tells Latino Voters They Have Election in Their Hands

Senator Barack Obama says the Latino community holds the upcoming presidential election in their hands. He made the remark in San Diego yesterday at the annual convention of the nation's largest Latino civil rights organization. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

 McCain and Obama to Court Latino Votes at Annual La Raza Conference

The National Council of La Raza's annual conference kicks off in San Diego Saturday. The presumptive presidential candidates from both parties will speak in hopes of courting the Latino vote. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has details.

 Group Aims to Boost Number of Latino Voters

An alliance of civic organizations says it will work to register 500,000 new Latino, Asian and immigrant voters before this year's presidential election. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

 Democratic Party Endorses Aguirre

The San Diego Democratic Party voted last night to endorse incumbent Mike Aguirre for city attorney. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

 San Diego's June Voter Turn Out

San Diego’s Registrar of Voters has completed her analysis of voter turn out in the June Primary Election. As anticipated, the figures reveal registered republicans turned out in greater numbers than registered democrats County-wide. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.