49th Congressional District
This district runs primarily along the coast of Southern California from La Jolla to Dana Point.
Rep. Mike Levin shares his views on issues including health care, climate change, immigration and more.
Brian Maryott shares his views on issues including health care, climate change, immigration and more.
50th Congressional District
This district encompasses the central and northeastern parts of San Diego County and a small part of Riverside County.
Editorial board interview: Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar and Republican Darrell Issa
Ammar Campa-Najjar shares his views on issues including health care, climate change, immigration and more.
Darrell Issa shares his views on issues including health care, climate change, immigration and more.
51st Congressional District
This district encompasses the southern cities and communities of San Diego County and all of Imperial County.
Rep. Juan Vargas is running for re-election in the 51st Congressional District.
The U-T did not receive a survey from candidate Juan Hidalgo.
52nd Congressional District
This district encompasses Coronado, Poway and coastal and central parts of San Diego, including Carmel Valley, La Jolla, Point Loma and Downtown.
Jim DeBello, congressional candidate and former Mitek CEO, shares his priorities for District 52.
Rep. Scott Peters, a democrat, is seeking re-election in California’s 52nd Congressional District.
53rd Congressional District
This district encompasses eastern portions of Chula Vista, western portions of El Cajon, central and eastern portions of the city of San Diego, Bonita, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley.
Editorial board interview: Democrats Georgette Gómez and Sara Jacobs
San Diego City Council President Georgette Gómez is running for California’s 53rd Congressional District.
Sara Jacobs is running for California’s the 53rd Congressional District.
San Diego Mayor
Editorial board interview: Democrat Barbara Bry and Democrat Todd Gloria
Barbara Bry shares her views on the pandemic, climate change, housing and more.
Todd Gloria shares his views on the pandemic, climate change, housing and more.
San Diego City Attorney
Editorial board interview: Democrat Cory Briggs and Democrat Mara Elliott
Cory Briggs shares his views on 101 Ash Street, city hall, law enforcement and more.
San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott on 101 Ash Street, city hall, law enforcement and more.
San Diego City Council District 1
This district represents residents in Carmel Valley, La Jolla, University City and other communities.
Editorial board interview: Democrat Joe LaCava and Democrat Will Moore
San Diego City Council District 1 candidate Joe LaCava on the pandemic, housing, climate and more.
San Diego City Council District 1 candidate Will Moore on the pandemic, housing, climate and more.
San Diego City Council District 3
This district represents residents in Normal Heights, North Park, Old Town, Balboa Park, Golden Hill, Downtown and other communities.
Editorial board interview: Democrat Toni Duran and Democrat Stephen Whitburn
San Diego City Council District 3 candidate Toni Duran on housing, homelessness, the sports arena site and more.
San Diego City Council District 3 candidate Stephen Whitburn on housing, homelessness, the sports arena site and more.
San Diego City Council District 5
This district represents residents in Black Mountain Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Pasqual, Torrey Highlands and other communities.
Editorial board interview: Republican Joe Leventhal and Democrat Marni von Wilpert
San Diego City Council District 5 candidate Joe Leventhal on the pandemic, housing, climate and more.
San Diego City Council District 5 candidate Marni von Wilpert on the pandemic, housing, climate and more.
San Diego City Council District 7
This district represents Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, Grantville, Linda Vista, Mission Valley, San Carlos, Serra Mesa and Tierrasanta.
Editorial board interview: Democrat Raul Campillo and Republican Noli Zosa
San Diego City Council District 7 candidate Raul Campillo on the pandemic, housing, climate and more.
San Diego City Council District 7 candidate Noli Zosa on the pandemic, housing, climate and more.
San Diego City Council District 9
This district represents City Heights, College Area, El Cerrito, Kensington, Mountain View, Mt. Hope, Rolando, Southcrest and Talmadge.
Editorial board interview: Democrat Sean Elo-Rivera
San Diego City Council Candidate Sean Elo-Rivera on housing, homelessness, the sports arena site and more.
Kelvin Barrios suspended his campaign amid a campaign finance scandal.
County Supervisors District 1
This district represents residents in Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and National City.
Editorial board interview: Democrat Ben Hueso and Democrat Nora Vargas
California Sen. Ben Hueso is running for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 1. Here’s what he thinks about the pandemic, climate change, housing and more.
Nora Vargas is running for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 1. Here’s what she thinks about the pandemic, climate change, housing and more.
County Supervisors District 2
This district represents residents in the eastern part of the county, including El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Poway, Santee and unincorporated areas.
Editorial board interview: Republican Steve Vaus
Anderson declined our invitation for an interview in September.
County Supervisor District 2 candidate Joel Anderson on the pandemic, housing, climate and more.
County Supervisor District 2 candidate Steve Vaus on the pandemic, housing, climate and more.
County Supervisors District 3
This district represents residents in the northern part of the county, including San Diego neighborhoods of Carmel Mountain Ranch, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Tierrasanta and University City and the cities of Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas.
Editorial board interview: Republican incumbent Kristin Gaspar and Democrat Terra Lawson-Remer
San Diego County Supervisor District 3 candidate Kristin Gaspar on the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, the county budget and other issues.
San Diego County Supervisor District 3 candidate Terra Lawson-Remer on the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, the county budget and other issues.
San Diego Unified School Board District A
This district represents residents in San Diego neighborhoods north of Interstate 8 between interstates 5 and 15.
Editorial board interview: Candidates Sabrina Bazzo and Crystal Trull
San Diego School Board District A candidate Sabrina Bazzo on the pandemic, police on campus, charter schools and more.
San Diego School Board District A candidate Crystal Trull on the pandemic, police on campus, charter schools and more.
San Diego Unified School Board District D
This district represents San Diego neighborhoods south of Interstate 8 and generally between Interstates 5 and 15.
Editorial board interview: Candidates Richard Barrera and Camille Harris
Richard Barrera is running for re-election to San Diego Unified School Board District D. Here’s what he thinks about the pandemic, police on campus, charter schools and more.
Camille Harris is running for election to San Diego Unified School Board District D. Here’s what she thinks about the pandemic, police on campus, charter schools and more.
San Diego Unified School Board District E
This district represents residents in San Diego neighborhoods south of Interstate 8 and generally east of Interstate 15.
Editorial board interview: Candidates Sharon Whitehurst-Payne and LaWana Richmond
Incumbent school board member
Sharon Whitehurst-Payne on the pandemic, police on campus and charter schools.
School Board candidate LaWana Richmond on the pandemic, police on campus and charter schools.
California's Senate District 39
Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins shares her views on issues including California’s wildfires, the coronavirus pandemic, racial justice and more.
Linda Blankenship, candidate for California Senate District 39, shares her views on issues including California’s wildfires, the coronavirus pandemic, racial justice and more.
California’s 71st Assembly District
Elizabeth Lavertu is running to represent California’s 71st Assembly District
Assemblyman Randy Voepel is running for re-election in California’s 71st Assembly District
California’s 75th Assembly District
Kate Schwartz shares her views on issues including California’s wildfires, the coronavirus pandemic, racial justice and more.
Assemblywoman Marie Waldron shares her views on issues including California’s wildfires, the coronavirus pandemic, racial justice and more.
California’s 76th Assembly District
Tasha Boerner Horvath shares her views on issues including health care, climate change, immigration and more.
Q&A with Melanie Burkholder shares her views on issues including health care, climate change, immigration and more.
California’s 77th Assembly District
June Cutter is running for California’s 77th Assembly District.
Assemblyman Brian Maienschein is running for re-election in California’s 77th Assembly District.
California's 78th Assembly District
Chris Ward is a candidate for California’s 78th Assembly District.
Sarah Davis is a candidate for California’s 78th Assembly District.
California’s 79th Assembly District
Assemblywoman Shirley Weber is running for re-election in California’s 79th Assembly District
The U-T did not receive a survey from John Moore.
California's 80th Assembly District
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez is running for re-election in California’s 80th Assembly District
The U-T did not receive a survey from John Vogel.
San Diego County Superior Court Judge
Tim Nader is a candidate for Superior Court judge, Office 30.
Paul Starita is a candidate for Superior Court judge, Office 30.
All political endorsements are decided by the Union-Tribune’s editorial board. The Union-Tribune’s newsroom is not involved in these discussions. Here is how the board is making recommendations this fall.
Community members weigh the pros and cons of state and local initiatives on the ballot.
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