Based on the timeline for the state senate Special Elections in 2013, it appears likely that the Special Primary Election for the vacancies in SD-07, SD-21, and SD-37 (resulting from the resignations of State Senators Mark DeSaulnier, Steve Knight and Mimi Walters) will take place on March 17th. The Special General Elections (needed if no candidate gets 50% of […]
California’s Political Ties to Cuba
With negotiations ongoing to normalize relations between the United States and Cuba, we thought it was worthwhile to take a quick look at some of the times that California politicians and Cuba have crossed paths. 1900s: Congressman Joe Crail served as part of the U.S. Occupation of Cuba during his service in the Army. 1900s: Assemblyman […]
Murder Victims in the California Legislature
For the purposes of this post, I’ve excluded the folks who 1) died in duels, 2) were killed in military engagements (although Crabb was shot after surrendering and could probably be counted) or 3) were killed by law enforcement in the regular course of their job (Terry, looking at you). 1) Alexander P. Crittenden – After a seven-year extramarital […]
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