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Vote split boxes out Calif. GOP from Republican-heavy Senate seat
A newly-drawn open Senate seat in the Valley and Sierra foothills was supposed to be a slam dunk for California Republicans. Thanks to a vote split blunder, a Democrat will hold the seat in 2023.
Conway captures Nunes seat, Valadao staves off Dem-backed GOP primary opposition
Along with shaping Congressional battles for November, Valley voters elected a new member of Congress – albeit for a six-month stint.
Soria, Pazin leave Karbassi behind for open North Valley Assembly seat
Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria opened a sizable lead among the the field vying to replace Asm. Adam Gray (D–Merced), who opted to run for Congress.
Karbassi sues Soria, alleges defamation over Assembly campaign mailer
Two Fresno City Council members are trading in the political arena for the legal arena. Why the suit involves a former Fresno lawmaker, too.
The Sun’s guide to watching the 2022 California Primary
Turnout may be low and Tuesday's primary might be short of excitemen on the statewide ballot, but the Valley is chock full of buzz-worthy races. Here's what to watch tomorrow night.
On eve of Calif. primary, San Joaquin Co. tackles ballot issues amid unexpected passing of elections chief
With less than three days until polls close on California’s June 7 primary, San Joaquin County finds itself without a chief elections officer.
Did Madera Co. candidate’s attack ad defame local residents? Victims speak out.
Among other claims, an attack on a pair of Madera County women for being involved with "Witches and Warlocks" sounded nefarious – but it's an annual Bass Lake paddle boat ride.
On eve of primary, GOP has strong shot to capture open Valley congressional seat, poll says.
New polling for the 13th Congressional District shows two clear-cut favorites to advance to the November election, with a Republican currently sitting in the lead.
Salas comes clean on 11-year age gap on dating apps: ‘I made a mistake’
A Central Valley lawmaker and Congressional candidate admitted to misrepresenting his age on dating apps.
Love and legislating: Valley lawmaker seeking date, fuzzy on age
Even in the Democrat-dominated California Legislature, getting someone to swipe right may require a bit of fuzzy math.
