Voice of San Diego: Republicans Crossing Over for a Democrat in Sheriff’s Race

Several conservatives also cited Martinez’s endorsement by San Diego County Gun Owners as a motivating factor.

Alvin Revilas, a 52-year-old Lemon Grove resident and computer programmer, argued that Martinez was the best defender of the second amendment and would ensure that concealed carry permits continue to be issued without outside government interference. He wouldn’t normally vote for a Democrat, he said, but Martinez seems willing to engage with conservatives and hear them out.

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