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Fresno Unified’s most controversial board member faces six-figure challenge. He has $642 in the bank.
Things between the two Republicans will get tricky as the June Primary approaches. First up? Their shared fundraising consultant.
New districts, new money: Valley Congressional candidates close out 2021 with fundraising hauls
With a hectic redistricting sprint completed, Congressional lines finalized, and possibly the last surprising move of political jockeying in the rear-view mirror, it's time to take a look at the jet fuel for campaigns ahead of the June 7 Primary.
Magsig shifts gears, launches challenge to McClintock
Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig is changing course, seeking a longer-term in the nation’s Capitol than previously expected.
Salas dodges on $1.75tril Build Back Better, voting rights bills. Radio host fumes.
A radio appearance by Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) on his candidacy for Congress captured attention more for what wasn't said than what was.
Feds fine former Kern GOP treasurer over $272k embezzlement scheme
The former treasurer for the Kern County Republican Central Committee has admitted to embezzling more than $200,000 over nearly six years.
McKay, former Ceres councilman, kicks into high gear to capture open Senate seat
Former Ceres City Councilman Jeff McKay (R–Del Rio) is wasting little time trying to capture a north Valley State Senate Seat.
Soria launches bid for open Assembly seat
Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria revealed her next move on Friday as she wraps up her final year on the Fresno City Council.
Jim Patterson announces reelection bid for Assembly
Fresno-based Asm. Jim Patterson announced Thursday that he is running for the newly-drawn 8th Assembly District.
Phil Arballo abandons Nunes replacement race, pivots to open north Valley Congressional seat
Arballo, who ran against Rep. Devin Nunes in 2020, is fully committing to an intra-Democratic Party fight in the north Valley.
McClintock yet to return to DC, cast votes following passing of wife
Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Elk Grove) has yet to return to Washington for the new session, which started on Jan. 10.
