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South Valley becomes Senate battleground between Hurtado, Shepard
Despite the double digit Democratic lead in the area, the 16th Senate District race is not expected to be a cakewalk for first-term Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D–Sanger).
October 12, 2022
Redistricting forces a Valley venture for Anna Caballero’s Senate future
The race for State Senate District 14 pits a longtime pillar of California's Democratic establishment Democrat against a newcomer whose calling to politics comes after serving as a Rabbi.
October 12, 2022
It’s a GOP-heavy Senate district. Voters will choose a Democrat.
California's most surprising race for State Senate centers on a seat that was drawn for Republicans, but will certainly be won by a Democrat.
October 12, 2022
Could Lanhee Chen get the GOP into a statewide office in California?
California’s State Controller race is gearing up to be one of the most competitive in the state as Republican Lanhee Chen faces off against Democrat Malia Cohen.
October 12, 2022
Will COVID-era policies shake-up battle for California’s top educator?
While the race for the California Superintendent of Public Instruction is officially nonpartisan, a Democrat and Republican are…
October 12, 2022
Pazin presses career-over-commercials in Assembly fight with Soria
Fresh polling from the ex-Merced County Sheriff's camp on open northern San Joaquin Valley Assembly seat has him up by four percent. He spoke to The Sun about the campaign thus far.
October 5, 2022
Will Calif. legalize sports betting? Don’t bet on it, new poll says.
California’s competing sports betting ballot initiatives appear to be headed for defeat in November.
October 12, 2022
What’s the difference between Prop. 26 and Prop. 27?
Two competing ballot initiatives could legalize sports betting in California. Their differences are key and they've stoked a half-billion-dollar fight. Learn more from The Sun Voter Guide.
October 12, 2022
Ad Check: Where does Valadao stand on abortion?
Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) is focusing attacks on Rep. David Valadao's (R–Hanford) abortion stance. Where, exactly, does he stand?
October 4, 2022
Gray, Duarte spar over issues in early Congressional debate for open Valley seat
With the general election just over one month away, the two candidates in what is expected to be one of the nation’s tightest Congressional races met earlier this week for a debate.
September 28, 2022