![San Francisco may shift its mayoral elections to line up with presidential races. Is that good for progressives or moderates? San Francisco may shift its mayoral elections to line up with presidential races. Is that good for progressives or moderates?](https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/27/31/25/22910295/4/ratio3x2_1800.jpg)
San Francisco may shift its mayoral elections to line up with presidential races. Is that good for progressives or moderates?
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Mark Arapostathis takes early lead in La Mesa mayor's race; Laura Lothian out front for council seat - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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