Coachella Valley residents are preparing to cast their votes — as local elections approach.
Riverside County recently released the full list of all local and state candidates.
Palm Springs
In Palm Springs — 2 longterm coucilmembers are running for different offices — leaving their positions open.
Councilmember Lisa Middleton, representing district 5 — is running for California State Senate District 19.
Former City Manager David Ready is the only candidate running for the District 5 seat.
Councilmember Christy Holstege, who represents district 4, is making a second run for 47th district Assemblymember.
The Riverside County District Attorney is investigating Holstege over claims that she has lived outside the district she represents. News Channel 3 will continue to follow that investigation.
There are 5 candidates running for Holstege’s seat including:
Ernest Ceceña, Compliance Manager
Joesph Jackson, Water Company Officer
Anna Nevenich , Registered Nurse
David Rios, Interior Designer