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VIDEO/RADIO: Special election in District 80 moves to runoff

The story is featured on this week’s edition of CTTV’s Newscene

Jakob McWhinney and Jillian Fortner • April 6, 2022

Democrats David Alvarez and Georgette Gomez came in first and second, respectively in Tuesday's special election for state assembly seat in District 80, setting up a June 7 runoff.

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Election Day comes to the South Bay

The special election to fill Lorena Gonzalez’s seat in AD 80, home to thousands of City students, wraps up today

Kathy Archibald, Enterprise Editor • April 5, 2022

Today is the last day to vote in the special primary election for California Assembly District 80, which includes much of southern San Diego County and is home to thousands of City students.

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SDCCD board of trustees set, David Alvarez concedes to Sean Elo

Sean Elo will be the representative for District E.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • November 16, 2018

City Councilman David Alvarez told Voice of San Diego that he conceded to his opponent Sean Elo in the race for San Diego Community College District board of trustees.

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Chicano art through the ages

Destiny Ortiz • October 14, 2015

As students, San Diego City College alumni and guests piled into the Saville Theatre, they were hit with the melodic sounds coming from a guitar that belonged to the muralist and artist Salvador Roberto...

Faulconer grabs another opportunity

Christopher Handloser • February 22, 2014

Republican Kevin Faulconer will be sworn in as the next mayor of San Diego on March 3. He defeated young Latino Democrat, David Alvarez, by a margin of 55 percent to 44 percent. His political career...

Kevin Faulconer victorious in San Diego’s special mayoral election

Diego Lynch and Christopher Handloser • February 12, 2014

With 86 percent of precincts reporting, Republican Kevin Faulconer is leading Democrat David Alvarez 55 percent to 44 percent, and is projected to be the next mayor of San Diego. He will serve out the...

Election for mayor set for February runoff

Christopher Handloser • December 5, 2013

Two San Diego councilmembers, Democrat David Alvarez and Republican Kevin Faulconer, will square off in a runoff election in February for mayor of San Diego. In a special election on Nov. 19, Faulconer...

Photo finish for second place in mayoral election

Christopher Handloser • November 20, 2013

David Alvarez appears to have an edge over fellow democrat, Nathan Fletcher, in a very tight race for second place in yesterday’s special mayoral election. Republican Kevin Faulconer easily secured...

Mayoral voting Nov. 19

Jennifer Ovalle • November 18, 2013

Residents of San Diego, including City College students, will be voting for the mayor in a special election on Nov. 19, after Bob Filner vacated the office in August because of allegations of sexual misconduct.The...

Mayoral candidate David Alvarez visits City College

Jennifer Ovalle • November 18, 2013

San Diego City Councilman and mayoral candidate, David Alvarez, visited City College Oct. 31 on his latest mayoral campaign. Alvarez addressed his concerns for the community and shared his future hopes...

Behind the political curtain

Sandra Galindo • November 13, 2013

Many people are angry about San Diego's special election on Nov. 19, not only because it’s expected to cost taxpayers nearly $5 million but because it’s a bitter reminder of Mayor Bob Filner’s...