Mustang News is covering the 2026 California Primary election to empower the Cal Poly student body and the greater San Luis Obispo community to engage in informed participation in our democracy. Our mission in covering the California special election is to get our communities involved by providing journalism that helps voters feel empowered to participate […]
Tag: election
Posted inGovernment
What’s on the June 2 ballot?
In California’s primary election on June 2, voters will see candidates for Board of Supervisors, County Superintendent of Schools, County Assessor, County Clerk Recorder, Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator, California Legislature, U.S. Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Insurance Commissioner, and Board of Equalization.
Posted inProposition 50
What to expect from our Proposition 50 coverage
Mustang News is covering the 2025 special California election to empower the Cal Poly student body and the greater San Luis Obispo community to engage in informed participation in our democracy. Our mission in covering the California special election is to get our communities involved by providing journalism that helps voters feel empowered to participate […]
Posted inTop Stories
Marc Cabeliza elected ASI president for 2025–26 academic year
Marc Cabeliza was elected ASI President for the 2025-26 school year with 2,751 votes.
Posted inTop Stories
Get to know the four students running for ASI president
Get to know the candidates running for the 2025 ASI Election. Learn about their goals, mission statements, and their visions for Cal Poly.
Posted inNews
Cal Poly wins first place in Cal State voter registration competition
The university registered 7% of its campus, a number that includes only newly-registered voters
Posted inNews
San Luis Obispo County general election results finalized
The San Luis Obispo County general elections were finalized this afternoon. The county saw voter turnout of 84%, with 153,432 ballots counted.
Posted inOpinion
The Hoof: fall break at Cal Poly, celebration or frustration?
Written in a listicle structure, this covers the celebratory activities coming with Thanksgiving approaching, and several controversial practices taking place at Cal Poly due to the upcoming holiday. These include skipping out on classes before the week-long break, reactions to the recent election, getting in trouble for cultural appropriation costumes, and arguments that may take place at the dinner table.
Posted inOpinion
Elections aftermath: turning pain into purpose
Then I remembered the words of Colorado State Senator Tom Sullivan. I met Senator Sullivan last October in his home state. His son, Alex, was murdered in the Aurora Theater Massacre in 2012. Since then, he told me, he’s turned into “a ball of anger and frustration and lack of patience.” Oh, and he ran for office, won, and actually made change.
Posted inElection Coverage
San Luis Obispo voters reject Proposition 33, citing concerns over rent and insurance
San Luis Obispo County residents opposed Proposition 33 in Tuesday’s election, with 66% of voters opposing the measure.
Posted inElection Coverage
Locals register to vote on Election Day at San Luis Obispo polling locations
Community member Will Sani arrived at the Ludwick Community Center polling station on the morning of Election Day knowing he still had to register to vote.