San Diego Mayoral Race: Todd Gloria Takes Early Lead

As the votes were tallied for San Diego mayor on Election Night, Democrat Todd Gloria took an early lead against his challenger Barbara Bry and appeared ready to take the title in a speech to supporters. "Tonight, San Diego, because of you, we are poised to make history," Gloria said hours after the polls closed. "While there are still votes to be counted, I believe that tonight is a night to celebrate."

By 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, Gloria held 56% of the vote while Bry had 44% of the vote as votes still were being tallied.

Gloria has served as interim mayor and two-term San Diego City Councilmember. If elected, Gloria would be the first Latino and first LGBTQ mayor for San Diego. Councilmember Bry is in her first term and has worked as an entrepreneur.

Whoever becomes the next mayor will face issues of homelessness, a housing crisis, police reform, and the largest budget deficit in the city's history, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

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