Politics & Government
2012 General Election Guide
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting La Mesa and the county.
As we look ahead to November’s general election, La Mesa Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near.
President Barack Obama has visited San Diego County in the run-up to the election. Republican candidate Mitt Romney has ties to La Jolla, and a Patch columnist thinks he can win.
In the 53rd Congressional race, Rep. Susan Davis will face Iraqi War veteran Nick Popaditch.
At the state level, La Mesa Chamber of Commerce president and Lemon Grove Councilwoman Mary England compete with SDSU professor Shirley Weber for the 79th Assembly District seat.
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Be sure to check out our past coverage of the candidates by clicking on their names and bookmark this page for updates on the races.
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