San Joaquin County Elections & Politics Overview

IT IS YET to be seen how a backlash against Elon Musk’s government budget-cutting efforts will affect Tesla sales. But based on recent news reports, the prospects don’t look good.A dip could hurt efforts to convert to clean cars in …

A 102-YEAR-OLD Stockton man was bumped from San Joaquin County’s voting rolls because officials mistakenly thought he had died.Marvin Lykins, a retired physician and World War II veteran, was removed from the rolls last month in what the county Registrar …

In a time of unprecedented polarization, Braver Angels encourages citizens to do something completely revolutionary: listen to each other.

In Hollister, a nonprofit newsroom keeps local residents apprised of momentous changes.

Stockton Mayor and Republican Kevin Lincoln has conceded defeat in his congressional race against incumbent U.S. Rep. and Democrat Josh Harder.Harder was first elected to Congress in 2018 and on Monday had declared victory in last week’s election for California’s …

A HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY news mogul is vying to unseat Stockton’s vice mayor this November to represent the city’s southside. Jason Lee’s dive into local area politics has been anything but quiet. For example, Lee, who is running against Kimberly Warmsley …

In more than 30 states, it’s harder than ever to vote this year. But in California, it’s never been easier.

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors this week heard recommendations on election security, including to reduce the number of ballot drop boxes throughout the county. 

FORMER STOCKTON CITY Councilmember Ralph Lee White is suing the city and the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters for damages after he was declared ineligible and then reinstated from the March primary ballot in an unsuccessful bid for his …

MICHAEL TUBBS, THE former mayor of Stockton, will run for lieutenant governor in 2026, according to campaign paperwork filed this week.