Judges: Hayne Palmour IV/San Diego Union-Tribune, David Poller/San Diego Union-Tribune, David Brooks/San Diego Union-Tribune, Alma Cesena/San Diego Union-Tribune, John Gastaldo/San Diego Union-Tribune, Misael Virgen/San Diego Union-Tribune, Howard Lipin/San Diego Union-Tribune
Judges Comments
First place stood out in a month of political coverage as an honest nice human moment. Second place was a lighthearted moment from a serious subject. Third place is a behind the scenes moment that stood out against many photos of candidates in scripted, staged situations.