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Proposition 16 headed for defeat

No on Proposition 16 is in the lead

Gabriel Schneider, Managing Editor • November 3, 2020

Early results came in for Proposition 16, with the no vote leading with 57.86% and 42.14% for yes, according to the Registrar of Voters, as of 10:26 p.m.

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Jacobs takes early lead over Gómez in the race for the 53rd

Jacobs celebrates her lead during a virtual election night party

Brittney Gray, Contributor • November 3, 2020

San Diego City Council president Georgette Gómez has conceded the race for the 53rd district race to leader Sara Jacobs.

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Second set of results in; Measure B’s police commission far ahead

The second set of results were posted at 9:31 p.m.

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2020

The San Diego, the County Registrar of Voters shared the second set of results.

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Early results are in

The first results were at 8:10 p.m.

City Times Staff, Editors • November 3, 2020

According to sdvote.com, the first results at 8:10 p.m. included “mail ballots received and ballots cast at polls before Election Day.”

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City College to host post-election forum

The forum will be hosted one day after the election

Will Mauriz, Contributor • November 3, 2020

San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz will be part of a post-election forum on Nov.4, one day after the election, on the school YouTube channel.

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Sean Elo-Rivera encourages the youth to ‘show up and vote’ (with video)

District 9 hopeful standing strong to finish the race

Christina Painton, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

Elo-Rivera’s work has largely focused on providing opportunities for students whose basic needs are not met, like housing and food insecurity.

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Trolley, buses free on Election Day

MTS provides free transit for the entirety of Nov. 3

Ryan Hoeffs, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

The Metropolitan Transit System is holding its third Annual Free Rider Day to increase voter access to the polls.

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Mayoral candidate Todd Gloria casts his vote on Election Day

The candidate reached out to voters with a virtual phone bank

Rachel de la Torre, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

Todd Gloria, San Diego mayoral candidate made his final push for getting undecided voters to vote for his campaign.

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City Times, Newscene kick off live election coverage

San Diego City Times, Newscene staffs working from virtual newsroom on Election Day

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2020

The staffs of City Times and Newscene are working from our virtual newsroom and will be sharing live updates throughout the week.

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OPINION: Prop 22 justifies app-based drivers employment status

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 22 would classify app-based drivers as “independent contractors” instead of “employees” while offering certain compensation as a replacement if the driver meets certain criteria.

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OPINION: Voting not a reward, but a right with Prop 17

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 17 amends the Constitution of California to allow U.S. citizens who are on state parole for a felony conviction the right to vote. This would also allow for these citizens to participate in elections.

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VIDEO: Mail-in ballot deadlines explained

Confusion continues over rules that vary by state

Devon Doane, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • October 30, 2020

As voters mail in ballots in record numbers, there is a lot of confusion among California voters about when their ballots should be turned in.

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