Today's date and the American flag can be seen at the Encanto VFW POST #1512 polling station in Lemon Grove on Aug. 15, 2023. / Photo by Ariana Drehsler
Today is the last day for voters in San Diego County’s District 4 to vote in the special primary election to replace former County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher.
There are four candidates in the race. Marine veteran and CEO of Vet Voice Foundation Janessa Goldbeck, San Diego City Councilwoman Monica Montgomery, Marine veteran Paul McQuigg, and private investigator and a founder of ReOpen San Diego Amy Reichert.
I started my day at a North Park polling station early in the morning where candidate Goldbeck voted. Then I drove to Lemon Grove and City Heights. The polling stations were quiet and workers told me they expected more foot traffic later in the afternoon.
Here are some scenes from across San Diego.
A man completes a voter form at a Lemon Grove polling station on Aug. 15, 2023. / Photo by Ariana Drehsler A poll worker holds a ballot bag at the Encanto VFW POST #1512 polling station in Lemon Grove on Aug. 15, 2023. / Photo by Ariana Drehsler County poll workers at the The Encanto VFW POST #1512 polling station in Lemon Grove on Aug. 15, 2023. / Photo by Ariana Drehsler “I Voted” stickers at the Encanto VFW POST #1512 polling station in Lemon Grove on Aug. 15, 2023./ Photo by Ariana Drehsler Supervisor Candidate Janessa Goldbeck casts her ballot at the North Park Recreation Center on Aug. 15, 2023. / Photo by Ariana Drehsler Supervisor Candidate Amy Reichert during an interview at Bully’s East Prime Bistro Sports Bar in Mission Valley on Aug. 15, 2023. / Photo by Ariana Drehsler Supporters of Supervisor Candidate Amy Reichert at Bully’s East Prime Bistro Sports Bar in Mission Valley on Aug. 15, 2023. / Photo by Ariana Drehsler San Diego City Councilwoman Monica Montgomery Steppe and her mom Patricia Montgomery in the El Cerrito neighborhood on Aug. 15, 2023. / Photo by Ariana Drehsler Signs for San Diego City Councilwoman Monica Montgomery Steppe in El Cerrito on Aug. 15, 2023. / Photo by Ariana Drehsler
The same people who complain year after year, the 81%, do not cast a ballot. ONLY IN AMERICA. In Australia it is mandatory to vote. Reinstitute the draft and you will see voters running to the polls in droves. Dan Smiechowski who never once was supported by important powerful special interests and never missed an election since 1972 is a candidate for Mayor of San Diego.
The same people who complain year after year, the 81%, do not cast a ballot. ONLY IN AMERICA. In Australia it is mandatory to vote. Reinstitute the draft and you will see voters running to the polls in droves. Dan Smiechowski who never once was supported by important powerful special interests and never missed an election since 1972 is a candidate for Mayor of San Diego.