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District 10 California State Assembly. In Part III of this series, we provide an overview of the elections and some voting patterns we see and make a prediction based on current conditions. A memorable quote from the epic movie Lawrence of Arabia should be considered when reviewing these three contests.
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Through a combination of good fortune and timing, proponents of a long-sought Sacramento County sales tax increase are close to fulfilling their desires. Last week, the group called A Committee for a Better Sacramento (ACBS) announced their initiative to raise taxes on Sacramento County consumers by $8.3 billion over
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Proponents for a countywide sales tax increase announced last week yesterday their ballot measure has qualified for the November Sacramento County ballot by Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections. The measure is sponsored by a group calling themselves A Committee for a Better Sacramento (ACBS) and is seeking a 40-year
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Aside from electing several local officials, Elk Grove voters will select new representatives for three significant offices in November – the California State Senate District 8, California State Assembly District 10, and the District 5 Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. We provide an overview of the elections and some voting patterns
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Today Elk Grove Planning Commissioner Sergio Robles formally announced his candidacy for the Elk Grove City Council. Robles, who was nominated to the planning commission by former Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly in 2020, is running for District 4. “My commitment to Elk Grove is unwavering, and I will work
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In a three-part series starting this week, we will examine what we are calling the Big 3 Elk Grove 2022 Elections. This November, Elk Grove voters will have the opportunity to exert their influence in selecting three significant elected officials. Those officials will represent Elk Grove as representatives of District
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In one of several competitive races Elk Grove voters will be participating in this November, Dave Jones proclaimed his first-place finish in the District 8 California State Senate primary race. The former California Assemblymember and Insurance Commissioner made his proclamation this morning in the social media post. According to the
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I n the 10th District California Assembly race’s competitive race, front runner Elk Grove City Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen slightly increased her margin of votes over fellow Democrat Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra. Vote tallies released this afternoon by Sacramento Voter Registration, and Elections showed leading Guerra by 457 votes
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Although there is a lull in active campaigning following the June California primary election, opponents of one candidate who will appear in the November general election continue their opposition efforts. That candidate is District 8 California State Senate candidate, Sacramento City Councilmember Angelique Ashby will face former California Assemblymember and
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In a statement issued yesterday, Assemblymember Jim Cooper announced he received a concession call yesterday from his opponent in the race for Sacramento County Sheriff. According to Cooper, after yesterday’s votes update released from the Sacramento County Voters Registration and Elections, Jim Barnes called and conceded the race. Tallies
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According to vote tallies released on Friday, June 24 by the Sacramento County Voters Registration and Elections, Democrats Elk Grove City Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen and Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra are in a statistical tie for first place in the District 10 California Assembly race. Today’s totals show Nguyen
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In a Tuesday posting, it was announced Eric Rigard has passed away. The posting on Facebook from Mr. Rigard’s wife can be seen above. Rigard was a Republican candidate for the 10th Assembly California District in the June 2022 California primary election. In 2020 Rigard challenged Assemblymember Jim Cooper