Elections
Elections
Even if Mai Vang were to fail in challenging Doris Matsui, she could still be the winner
If Proposition 50 succeeds, the redrawn congressional districts will reshuffle the deck of political players.
Current News
Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume raises $48,000 for 2026 reelection campaign
Hume, a Republican, received cash from local Democrats
Elections
League of Women Voters of California says it did not issue support for anti-redistricting cited in mailer
Although the non-partisan group does not endorse individual candidates, it will take positions on ballot initiatives.
Elections
Mailers for November redistricting elections start arriving; Prepare for a media deluge
The 2026 elections are now underway.
Environmental News
Chevron, Western States Petroleum Association continue record lobbying spending spree in California
New proposed legislation could open the door to as many as 4,700 new drilling permits in its first year
Elections
Hauling in the cash! Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen raises $53,750 during first half of 2025
During her 2024 reelection campaign, Singh-Allen faced two challengers who did not raise contributions.
Politics & Government
Is Tsakopoulos greasing the wheels for his daughter's gubernatorial bid with cash donations, or some other big Elk Grove project?
While donations to Elk Grove elected officials from Mr. Tsakopoulos are not surprising, there are a couple of things worth considering.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Councilmember Darren Suen sitting on $182k after raising $30,000
Financial disclosures on his California Form 460, filed on Friday, show that Suen raised $30,450 for the six months ending June 30
Elections
'Nothing to see here folks' as Elk Grove Councilmember Spease discloses semiannual campaign finances
Spease has eschewed fundraising activities.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Councilmember Rod Brewer accepts contributions of $249, money from builder groups
The $249 donation from Tsakopoulos Investments suggests that the organization may have business before the Elk Grove City Council
Politics & Government
As the Elk Grove mayor and city council release campaign financing statements, keep an eye out for two things
Under California law, it is illegal for a contributor to a group like the North State BIA to direct where the money should go.