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January 15, 2015 By Alex Vassar

HOW LONG AGO? Attorney General for Senator

In the past week, speculation has exploded as U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer announced her retirement in 2016 and Attorney General Kamala Harris began her campaign. By Thursday, Harris had become the leading candidate (of two announced; Merv Evans has also announced his candidacy), with Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Walters asking “Does Kamala Harris have free […]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Congress, Constitutional Officers, Current Research, JoinCalifornia, Top Stories

December 22, 2014 By Alex Vassar

The Age of Lockyer Draws to a Close

An age in California’s political history is ending. One of the longest-serving elected officials in state history will be leaving office shortly after New Years, drawing to a close a career that started during the Nixon Administration. In California history, thirty-five people have served in the Legislature for more than a quarter-century, and only five […]

Filed Under: Constitutional Officers, Current Research, JoinCalifornia, Special Elections, State Assembly, State Senate, Top Stories

October 25, 2014 By Alex Vassar

16 Things to Watch on Election Night

As the 2014 election wraps up, here are some statistics and historical facts to watch for when you see the results. Governor TENURE: Jerry Brown is already the longest-serving Governor in State history (his tenure surpassed Earl Warren’s in October 2013). With all other living former Governors term limited to eight years (except George Deukmejian, […]

Filed Under: 2014 Election, Congress, Constitutional Officers, Current Research, JoinCalifornia, Political Parties, State Assembly, State Senate, Top Stories

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