Party endorsement could affect at least three races in the March primary.
March 2020 primary
Hernandez snags support from second county supervisor
Dublin Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez’s bid for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors received the endorsement of perhaps its most labor-friendly member last week as the campaign to replace retiring District 1 Supervisor Scott Haggerty heads into the final stretch… Read More ›
The bill that may cinch re-election for Steve Glazer
State Sen. Steve Glazer may not exude much warmth toward constituents, but some of election year strategies in recent years have been electric. Days before Thanksgiving, Glazer announced a bill proposed for the next legislative session in January that would… Read More ›
ALCO D1: Fremont vs. Dublin in East Bay’s marquee March primary race
The next person to represent District 1 on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors will be a current elected officials from either Fremont or Dublin. The four-person field was set Wednesday, although the list of candidates had solidified months ago…. Read More ›
Six to challenge Eric Swalwell in March primary; Khanna faces candidate critical of his stance toward Pakistan
By now, Rep. Eric Swalwell’s image on any cable news network over the past three years has greatly raised his profile in a mostly positive manner. But there is a flip-side to his ubiquity in the public eye. Six candidates… Read More ›
Large field aims to replace Kansen Chu; Nancy Skinner runs uncontested
The 12-year state legislative cycle has rendered most assembly and state senate races as cakewalks for incumbents since new term limits were enacted in 2012. Of the eight legislative seats in Alameda County, just one race is a fully contested,… Read More ›
Incumbent East Bay legislator blocked from receiving Democratic Party’s backing
East Bay state Sen. Steve Glazer’s re-election campaign will not be able to tout the full backing of the California Democratic Party. The incumbent Seventh District state senator failed to come close to receiving the requisite support from fellow Democrats… Read More ›
Wieckowski receives major labor endorsement
Alameda County’s largest and most politically active union is backing state Sen. Bob Wieckowski for next year’s open Alameda County Board of Supervisors seat in District 1. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 announced its support for Wieckowski’s… Read More ›
City Council Briefing: Tax breaks for landlords, proposed ballot measures, Santos to be honored
East Bay City Council meeting highlights for the week of Oct. 21: >>> OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL (Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m) – Item 11 MOM AND POP TAX BREAK – Oakland Councilmember Noel Gallo’s proposal from last fall to offer small-time landlords a… Read More ›
East Bay Insiders – Episode 1 – Tale of the Tape
The District 1 Alameda County Supervisors campaign is the East Bay’s top March 2020 primary race. But why are the candidate’s keeping their campaigns a secret? Steve Tavares and Shawn Wilson provide an introduction of the candidates with the Tale… Read More ›
Julián Castro will tour Oakland homeless encampment
Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro will receive a tour of a homeless encampment near the Home Depot at High Street and Alameda Avenue this Wednesday compliments of Oakland Councilmember Noel Gallo. The encampment, notable for the large number of small… Read More ›
Dublin’s Hernández is running for Alameda County supervisor
Dublin Vice Mayor Melissa Hernández is joining what has until now been a boy’s club after announcing her campaign Thursday for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors seat being vacated next year by Scott Haggerty. Hernández, who was elected to… Read More ›
SD7: Marisol Rubio wins early endorsement in bid to unseat Steve Glazer
State Sen. Steve Glazer may have a formidable primary challenge on his hands. The Tri-Valley Democratic Club voted Monday night to overwhelmingly support Democrat Marisol Rubio, one of Glazer’s challengers in the seventh state senate district. The club, which often… Read More ›
NEW! Who’s eyeing East Bay campaigns for November 2020
The 2020 California primary is moving from June to March next year. Many state and county races in the East Bay are already at full-speed in anticipation of the early election day. Check out the East Bay Citizen’s comprehensive list… Read More ›
San Leandro is already eyeing tax measures for 2020
A structural deficit in San Leandro may worsen if the economy turns downward soon. High turnout elections in 2020 could help support tax measures.
