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June 8, 2012 By Alex Vassar

The Year of the Hernandez?

As the final votes are being counted from Tuesday’s primary election, one thing is clear; California voters love candidates named Hernandez. No less than five candidates with that last name will appear on the ballot in November; with three running for Congress and two for Assembly; Jose Hernandez (Democratic) running in CD-10 John Hernandez (Democratic) […]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Congress, Current Research, State Assembly, Top Stories

June 4, 2012 By Alex Vassar

A Thought for the Day

A thought for tomorrow’s election, from The American Citizens Handbook (1968) by Joy Elmer Morgan. It’s one of my favorites:   THE BALLOT A weapon that comes down as still As snowflakes fall upon the sod; But executes a freeman’s will, As lightning does the will of God. – John Pierpont   Have a great […]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Current Research, JoinCalifornia, Top Stories

June 3, 2012 By Alex Vassar

Excitement Building for Political Nerds

Just two days away from California’s primary election and the excitement continues to build for the Political Nerds of the Golden State. The Secretary of State has now put the vote.sos.ca.gov website online. This site, which will provide live election night results for partisan races from around the state. Starting at about 7 pm, thousands […]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Congress, Current Research, State Assembly, State Senate, Top Stories

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