Politifest’s most raucous debate was over Measure K, a local ballot measure that would require mandatory runoffs in city elections. Voice of San Diego’s Andrew Keatts, who moderated the talk, said right from the beginning that he was going to let both sides argue quite a bit throughout the debate, and boy did they.
Supporting Measure K was former state Sen. Steve Peace and labor leader Mickey Kasparian. Republican consultant Ryan Clumpner and City Councilman Chris Cate oppose the measure.
For more background, check out:
Labor, Dems Want to Stop Letting Candidates Win Outright in Local Primaries
Op-Ed: The Democrats Can’t Hang on Election Day
Op-Ed: San Diego’s Undemocratic Primaries Are Ripe for Reworking
Op-Ed: San Diegans Deserve a Thoughtful Collaborative Effort on Election Reform
City Councilman Chris Cate on Why He Opposes Measure K
Former Assemblyman Jeff Marston on Why He Supports Measure K