Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Incumbent Ron Freitas is running to continue representing Lodi Unified School District Area 6.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Incumbent Gary Knackstedt is running to continue representing Lodi Unified School District Area 2.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Richard Vasquez is running to represent Lodi Unified School District Area 2.

The three Lodi Unified School District board members who are up for re-election this year will all face challengers, but current president Joe Nava will be staving off more than his colleagues.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Incumbent Joe Nava is running to continue representing Lodi Unified School District Area 7.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Juan Troy is running to represent Lodi Unified School District Area 7.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Kelley Marable is running to represent Lodi Unified School District Area 7.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Jessica Mitchell is running to represent Lodi Unified School District Area 7.

GALT — With two incumbents on the Galt City Council not seeking re-election this year, five residents have thrown their hats in the ring.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Kami Martin is running for a seat on the Galt City Council.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Jay Vandenburg is running for a seat on the Galt City Council.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Kevin Papineau is running for a seat on the Galt City Council.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Keith Jones is running for a seat on the Galt City Council.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Hector Madrigal is running to represent Lodi City Council District 5.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Mikey Hothi is running to represent Lodi City Council District 5.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Michael McKnight is running to represent Lodi City Council District 5.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Shakir Khan is running to represent Lodi City Council District 4.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Ramon Yepez is running to represent Lodi City Council District 4.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Natalie Bowman is running to represent Lodi City Council District 4.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Incumbent JoAnne Mounce is running to continue representing Lodi City Council District 4.

For the first time since the City of Lodi converted to district elections, Councilwoman JoAnne Mounce will have challengers vying to unseat her this fall.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Eric Rigard is running to serve the State Assembly's 9th District, which represents Lodi and Galt, as well as Elk Grove and south Sacramento.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Paul Akinjo is running to serve the State Assembly's 12th District, which encompasses Lockeford and Clements, as well as Escalon, Lathrop, Manteca and Ripon.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Assemblyman Jim Cooper, D-Elk Grove, is running for re-election in the State Assembly's 9th District, which also represents Galt and Lodi.

Two incumbents representing San Joaquin County in the State Assembly are hoping to retain their seats in November, as one faces off against a political newcomer and the second is challenged by a Lathrop city leader.

STOCKTON — Two well-known politicians in their respective communities — which are in two different counties — are looking to win a seat to represent the entire northern region of the Central Valley in Sacramento.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Susan Talamantes Eggman is running as a Democrat for the 5th California Senate District seat currently held by State Sen. Cathleen Galgiani, who is terming out.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Jim Ridenour is running as a Republican for the 5th California Senate District seat currently held by State Sen. Cathleen Galgiani, who is terming out.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Tony Amador is running as a Republican for the 9th U.S. Congressional District seat, which represents most of San Joaquin County, and parts of Sacramento …

Lodi resident Tony Amador is hoping the third time is the charm in 2020, as he challenges Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Stockton, for the 9th Congressional District seat on Nov. 3.

Editor's note: We sent candidates running for local offices a questionnaire, asking them to share their views and goals with our readers. Incumbent Jerry McNerney, D-Stockton, is running for re-election to the 9th U.S. Congressional District seat, which represents most of San Joaquin County,…