Catherine Blakespear wins election in coastal North County state Senate race

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The Democratic Encinitas mayor Catherine Blakespear has won the race to represent District 38, while Republicans have taken control in two of three other state Senate races.

The two candidates were close in polls leading up to Election Day. The district encompasses part of southern Orange County and the San Diego County communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Vista, south to Carmel Valley, La Jolla, Pacific Beach and Mission Beach.

According to his website, Gunderson’s top issues were reducing crime and homelessness, and getting more local control on housing. During the campaign he voiced his opposition to more restrictive gun-control laws and the way Gov. Gavin Newsom handled the pandemic. In a statement on Twitter, Rocha said he was proud of his campaign and hopes he has helped inspire others to seek change.

 

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