We will use this page to link to news coverage of candidacies or campaigns in any and all districts that include Escondido. Districts will be added as news stories appear. Please let us know of stories we’ve missed by emailing Rick Moore at communications@escondidodems.org.

Redistricting places Escondido in the new 75th Assembly District, the new 38th State Senate District, and the new 50th Congressional District. (see maps below)

Visit our redistricting post for information on new district lines.

See new district boundaries and numbers from the California Redistricting Commission website.

New primary system could shake up California politics
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 14, 2011

Prop. 14 will bring as much change as legislative redistricting
Effects of ‘top two’ primary uncertain
North County Times, June 19, 2011

Congressional Races

New 50th CD

(Rep. Bilbray will seek re-election in the 52nd District, which no longer includes Escondido. Rep. Duncan D. Hunter is the incumbent in the NEW 50th District, which includes Escondido and areas to the east.)

Bilbray, rivals bandy pensions about during debate
U-T San Diego, February 22, 2012

Saldaña placed on EMILY’s List
U-T San Diego, February 8, 2012

Bilbray leading money race, but two challengers at his heels
North County Times, February 3, 2012

National Democrats target Bilbray
The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 21, 2012

Frye endorses Saldaña
Political Notebook blog in The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 8, 2012

Battle over Bilbray tax-cut vote mirrors national debate
Bilbray wants longer extension on payroll tax-cut than Senate plan
The San Diego Union-Tribune, December 22, 2011

Bilbray is first to propose debates in 52nd Congressional race
North County Times, December 8, 2011

Bilbray wants four debates before primary
The San Diego Union-Tribune, December 8, 2011

For Rep. Bilbray, no sign of shift to center
Congressman appeals to tea party despite a more Democrat-friendly district
The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 26, 2011

North County man to run against Issa
Vista activist Dick Eiden thinks time is right
North County Times, November 25, 2011

Carlsbad Democrat takes on Issa in new 49th CD
North County Times, November 8, 2011

Democrat faces long odds in bid to unseat Issa
Jerry Tetalman says incumbent is out of touch with constituents
The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 1, 2011

Julian Activist Makes Third Run for Congress
Democrat opposes Duncan Hunter in 50th
East County Magazine, October 31, 2011

Democrat quits, endorses Peters for Congress
Bob Nascenzi said tough primary would benefit Republican Rep. Bilbray
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 25, 2011

Bilbray has big cash lead in campaign financing
North County Times, October 19, 2011

Peters announces run for Congress
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 18, 2011

Scott Peters announces Bilbray Challenge
Two Cathedrals blog, October 17, 2011

Bilbray again may face strong Democratic challenge
The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 24, 2011

Saldaña in against Bilbray as redistricting completed
North County Times, August 17, 2011

Saldaña to run for Congress
Will challenge Bilbray in new district
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 13, 2011

All signs point to tough re-election bid for Bilbray
New district, with more Democrats, is more competitive
North County Times, August 11, 2011

Congressional reps well-financed for 2012 re-election bids
Bilbray has $212K for campaign and feels safe; Dems are eager to test him in new district
North County Times, June 15, 2011

75th Assembly District

New 75th AD

(Escondido is no longer included in the 74th District and is now completely within the 75th District.)

Hodges announces Assembly run
North County Times, February 18, 2011

Waldron exploring another bid for Assembly
Longtime councilwoman was runner-up in 2006 GOP primary
North County Times, February 8, 2011

38th Senate District

New 38th SD

Assemblyman Martin Garrick arrested for DUI
North County Times, June 16, 2011

Garrick exploring state Senate run
North County Times, February 27, 2011

County Supervisors (Escondido is in the revised third district)

Danon raised $146K last year for North County supervisor race
North County Times, February 2, 2012

Roberts to rely on friends, optimism in supervisor race
North County Times, January 30, 2012

Supervisor race gets competitive
Del Mar mayor, Solana Beach councilman to take on congressional aide
The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 4, 2012

Two more to vie for North County supervisor seat in 2012
EDC member Dave Roberts enters the race to replace Slater-Price
North County Times, December 31, 2011

Little intrigue in county supervisor races
Incumbency, money helps keep competition down
The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 28, 2011

Danon stands alone, for now, in North County supervisor race
Olga Diaz says she is considering a run if no other Democrat steps up
North County Times, October 17, 2011

Early GOP endorsement in supervisor race criticized
Will early support freeze out other candidates?
The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 15, 2011

County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price to step down next year
North County Times, September 9, 2011

Supervisor Slater-Price to step down next year
20-year board member says she’s accomplished her mission
The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 9, 2011

Danon raises $100K in race vs. Slater-Price
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 4, 2011

In District 3 race, challenger raises $64K, incumbent zilch
North County Times, August 3, 2011

Challenger aims to unseat Slater-Price
Steve Danon has raised more than $100,000
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 10, 2011

County Supervisor races continue to take shape
The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 10, 2011

Escondido City Council

Escondido candidates preparing for 2012 council race
North County Times, August 25, 2011

Escondido councilwoman announces re-election run
EDC mentioned; quoted
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 17, 2011