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Political newcomer Mariela Ponce could be headed to Stockton City Council election

by Victoria Franco, Bay City News March 7, 2024March 6, 2024

Political newcomer Mariela Ponce, who did minimal campaigning and didn’t even have an election page, was ahead in the race for Stockton City Council District 2, according to preliminary election results Wednesday morning.

District 2 is located in the North Stockton area and is currently represented by Councilmember Dan Wright, who is vying for a chance to become Stockton’s mayor.

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Victoria Franco, Bay City News

Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.

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