Reliable sources say the Kehoe campaign is telling supporters this week she will pass up a race for Mayor. That rumor has been out there, but our account is based on independent information gathering. So, if Kehoe ultimately does step aside for SD Mayor, what would be next ?
The draft June 10 State redistricting maps offer an intriguing potential Congressional race between Rep. Brian Bilbray and Chris Kehoe. Our colleagues at San Diego Politico floated that balloon last week. (“Now, Chris can replicate Susan Davis’ success at beating Brian Bilbray for Congress” the Democratic website wrote). In fact, Bilbray and Kehoe have already battled once over a similar House district in 1998, with Bilbray winning: by a 90,516 to 86,400 count, or 48.8% to 46.6 %. Their 1998 contest is considered a Local Classic by veteran observers.
Ms. Kehoe is term-limited from the California state senate next year. In Las Vegas terms, I believe Brian Bilbray would be a 6-point favorite in the draft congressional district as most recently drawn, but he would be pressed by an energetic challenger if the match-up eventually happens.
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