Politics & Government

2012 General Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Imperial Beach and the county.

As we look ahead to November’s general election, Imperial Beach 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 51st Congressional Race, State Sen. Juan Vargas will face former Marine Michael Crimmins

At the state level, businessman Ralph Denney will try to unseat incumbent Toni Atkins for the 78th 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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