upper waypoint

Two Latinas Aim to Shake Up Escondido City Government

Save ArticleSave Article
Failed to save article

Please try again

The northern San Diego suburb of Escondido may be in for a political shake-up. The Latino population has surged to almost 50 percent in this conservative city, but Latinos are hardly represented in public office. Now, in the wake of a voting rights challenge, Escondido has joined cities from Modesto to Compton in shifting to district elections -- and this election season, two Latinas are hoping to change the face of the city's leadership.

Sponsored

lower waypoint
next waypoint