A Hillary Clinton supporter enjoys a few drinks at the Democratic Party election watch party at the San Diego Westin Hotel on Nov. 8th. Joe Dusel/ The Telescope.

A Hillary Clinton supporter enjoys a few drinks at the Democratic Party election watch party at the San Diego Westin Hotel on Nov. 8, 2016. (Joe Dusel/The Telescope)

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Gallery: 2016 Election Season

Telescope Staff

November 18, 2016

As the election season swept over the nation, North County San Diego saw itself embroiled in its own headline making political debates. National and state officials vied for the attention of voters within our region to secure their political power for the next several years. Here are those images that capture every facet of our election season.

Multiple political signs array the corner of Rock Springs Rd. and Auto Pkwy. on Oct. 24, 2016; just two weeks before elections. Photo by Mitchell P. Hill/The Telescope

San Diego charger use the voice and star power of former running back LaDainian Tomlinson to promote interest in voting for measure “C” to excited fans pushing the need for a new stadium in San Diego. Nov 6. Johnny Jones/The telescope

Assembly Member Rocky Chavez (76th district) makes the rounds at the election watch at San Diego’s Golden Hall on Nov. 8th. Joe Dusel/ The Telescope

The election watch at San Diego’s Golden Hall attracted people from all sides of the political spectrum on Nov. 8th. Joe Dusel/ The Telescope.

49th congressional district Democratic candidate Doug Applegate makes the rounds to be interviewed by various TV news channels at the election watch at San Diego’s Golden Hall on Nov. 8th. Joe Dusel/ The Telescope

The election watch at San Diego’s Golden Hall attracted people from all sides of the political spectrum on Nov. 8th. Joe Dusel/ The Telescope

49th congressional district Democratic candidate Doug Applegate addresses the crowd at the Democratic Party election watch party at the San Diego Westin Hotel on Nov. 8th. Joe Dusel/ The Telescope

A Hillary Clinton supporter enjoys a few drinks at the Democratic Party election watch party at the San Diego Westin Hotel on Nov. 8th. Joe Dusel/ The Telescope.

Nothing but blue skies and some signs during the heat of the political season in Vista on October 16, 2016. Joe Dusel / The Telescope.

Supporters of 49th congressional district Democratic candidate Doug Applegate wave their signs at the election watch at San Diego’s Golden Hall on Nov. 8th. Joe Dusel/ The Telescope

Political signage populates an otherwise quiet corner in North Country Estates in Escondido on Monday, Oct. 24. Photo by Mitchell P. Hill/The Telescope

Zoer, Serebriany(right)Alaniz Enriquez(Left) Political Science student from High Tech High, visits Palomar College campus to spread the message and educate others on Proposition 58 which states that real property transfers, from parent to child or child to parent, may be excluded from reassessment. Nov 7. Johnny Jones/The telescope

Patrick Malloy (right) poses with young voters while canvassing in line to see Bernie Sanders at a rally in Vista on May 22, 2016. Patrick Malloy is a Democratic candidate for the 50th congressional district running against Republican Duncan Hunter. Joe Dusel / The Telescope.4

Nina Deerfield and Patrick Malloy pose while waiting in line to see Bernie Sanders at a rally in Vista on May 22, 2016. Nina Deerfield is running for the Palomar College Board of Governors. Patrick Malloy is a Democratic candidate for the 50th congressional district running against Republican Duncan Hunter. Joe Dusel / The Telescope.

Bernie Sanders addresses his supporters while sporting his new RBV hat in the stadium at Rancho Buena Vista HS in Vista on May 22, 2016. Joe Dusel / The Telescope.

Congressional candidate Doug Applegate addresses the members of the Democratic Club of Carlsbad and Oceanside on April 23, 2016. Just recently President Obama focused his efforts into electing candidates like Doug. Joe Dusel / The Telescope.

Congressman Darrell Issa waves to the crowd at the annual Oceanside Parade on July 2, 2016. Joe Dusel / The Telescope.

Senator Bernie Sanders addresses his supporters at a ralley in the parking lot of Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Jun 5, 2016. Joe Dusel/ The Telescope.

Donald Trump supporter were out raising their support signs on Ynez street in Temecula, CA. Oct 22. The overall response was mixed with occasional yelling, honking and obscene hand gestures. Johnny Jones /The telescope

County Supervisor Dave Roberts takes a quick interview at the election watch at San Diego’s Golden Hall on Nov. 8th. Joe Dusel/ The Telescope

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Photos by Joe Dusel, Mitchell Hill, Johnny Jones

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