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Do candidates for local office believe in ghosts, plus other human insights beyond the politics.
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Do candidates for local office believe in ghosts, plus other human insights beyond the politics.

  • Erik Chalhoub, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Popęda, Katie Rodriguez, David Schmalz, Dave Faries
  • Nov 12, 2024

There’s more to Election Day than campaign platforms. While candidates run on policy ideas and promises, they are human beings behind all thos…

As the election approaches, there are still many boards without candidates.
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As the election approaches, there are still many boards without candidates.

  • Erik Chalhoub
  • Sep 10, 2024

Erik Chalhoub here. I admire those who are willing to put themselves out there and run for the many councils and boards that make up Monterey …

Two districts in Monterey have open City Council seats; a slate of candidates has coalesced.
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Two districts in Monterey have open City Council seats; a slate of candidates has coalesced.

  • David Schmalz
  • May 9, 2024

This November, residents of Monterey will be voting in their second-ever district-based election. The open seats on council are in districts 3…

Candidates and measures on the March 5 primary ballot offer their vision to chart the future.
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Candidates and measures on the March 5 primary ballot offer their vision to chart the future.

  • By the Editorial Board
  • Feb 8, 2024

As is routinely the case, the candidates at the top of the ticket – in 2024, that would be the office of President of the United States – tend…

The field is shaping up for the Board of Supervisors primary election in March.
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The field is shaping up for the Board of Supervisors primary election in March.

  • Rey Mashayekhi
  • Nov 16, 2023

The candidate filing period for the 2024 primary elections only officially opened on Monday, Nov. 13, but local voters already have a sense of…

Our endorsements for candidates and ballot measures in the Nov. 8, 2022 election.
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Our endorsements for candidates and ballot measures in the Nov. 8, 2022 election.

  • By the Editorial Board
  • Oct 13, 2022

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UPDATED: Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Carmel City Council.
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UPDATED: Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Carmel City Council.

  • Pam Marino
  • Sep 22, 2022

The Carmel City Council is facing some big issues in the next couple of years, the biggest of which is finding room in its plans for nearly 35…

The open seat for District 2 supervisor draws a busy ballot.
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The open seat for District 2 supervisor draws a busy ballot.

  • Christopher Neely
  • Apr 7, 2022

When the candidates for county supervisor in District 2 talk about the North County issues that inspired them to run, it’s clear they are most…

The race to represent North County on the Board of Supervisors is a year away, but is already revving up.
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The race to represent North County on the Board of Supervisors is a year away, but is already revving up.

  • Christopher Neely
  • Jul 2, 2021

When June 7, 2022, rolls around, two of five Monterey County supervisor seats will be up to the will of voters. Although District 3, so far, s…

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