2012 General Election Guide

As we look ahead to November’s general election, Carlsbad 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 76th Assembly District race, former Oceanside Councilman Rocky Chavez and longtime state legislator aide Sherry Hodges will face off to represent Carlsbad, Oceanside and Encinitas.

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.