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February 5, 2012 By Alex Vassar

Watsonville Caucus

The Register Pajaronian newspaper had an article about the “Watsonville Caucus” in Sacramento, a group of ten Capitol staffers who grew up in the small Central Coast city. LINK: Locals find careers at Capitol by Todd Guild

February 4, 2012 By Alex Vassar

David Broderick at 192

Today marks the 192nd anniversary of the birth of David C. Broderick (born February 4, 1820 in Washington, DC). Broderick, a member of the Whig Party, was elected to the California State Senate a month at age 29 birthday and was became a U.S. Senator at 36. He served almost three years before being killed […]

January 31, 2012 By Alex Vassar

Primary Candidate Tracking Report (2/1/2012)

There are currently 177 candidates for Congress and 324 candidates for the State Legislature in the 2012 Primary Election who are currently being tracked in preparation for updating the JoinCalifornia database. Congress (53 Seats; 177 Candidates) 88 Democrats 79 Republicans 3 Libertarians 3 Greens 3 Independents/No Party Preference State Senate (20 Seats; 58 Candidates) 34 […]