Local Elections

By Mike Biddison To whom much is given, much is required. That’s the code Esmerelda Soria’s mother drilled into her as the girl grew up in Tulare County. Born in the City of Lindsay, a first generation U.S. citizen to her Mexican immigrant farmworker parents, Soria now sits on the Fresno City Council. For the past 6 months, though, she…

When Ricky Aguilera kicked off his campaign for the District 2 seat on the Merced County Board of Supervisors in late October, there was a crowd of cheering…

As far as the race goes for the District 2 seat on the Merced County Board of Supervisors, Josh Pedrozo is arguably the most qualified and experienced…

Michael Belluomini, who served as one of the most diligent Merced City Council members in recent history, told the Times this week he has decided to run for mayor. Residents will cast votes for new city leaders in the Presidential General Election set for Nov.  3. So far, Belluomini joins homeless advocate Monica Villa as the only two…

The most inspirational candidate story going into the March 3 Primary Election might just be the one about Angel Barragan’s life. The 39-year-old…

Here’s an easy New Year’s prediction. 2020 will offer local voters a chance to participate in a wild national election — maybe even the most significant in…