On Tuesday, the San Diego County Democratic Party’s central committee will choose its fourth chair in three years — a role regarded as critical for determining the party’s path forward.

But amidst anonymous smear campaigns, alleged conflicts of interest, and past scandals, one question emerges: Can the party achieve stability in time for upcoming political contests?

Ross Pike became acting chair after Kyle Krahel-Frolander took a leave of absence. He told me he intends to remain neutral but noted the stakes are high.

“San Diego County is the second-largest in California, and California is the largest Democratic state party in the country,” Pike said. He chose not to run because of an already busy workload.

“When our region speaks, people across the country are watching.”

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