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OPINION: Republicans Searching for Blame for the ‘Red Wave’ that Wasn’t

November 10, 2022 8:58 amNovember 16, 2022 3:13 pm

There are many Republicans looking for someone to blame for the Red Wave that wasn’t in Tuesday’s midterm election. They probably should look inward, rather than giving in to the impulse to blame. Blame might be the most self-defeating coping...

California’s Municipal Elections

February 19, 2022 3:54 pmFebruary 19, 2022 2:59 pm

California law in Division 10, Part 2 provides detailed rules for municipal elections. Chapter 1 of Part 2 deals with general provisions. Section 10100 specifies that, whenever the county elections official is required to examine the signatures upon any nomination...

Election Recounts in California

February 5, 2022 3:30 pmFebruary 5, 2022 2:15 pm

California law has a number of statutes governing election recounts in this state. They are contained in Division 15, Chapter 9, in Sections 15600 to 15649. Article 1 deals with general provisions. Section 15600 states that this chapter applies to...

Required Financial Disclosure of California Public Officials

January 18, 2022 3:03 pmJanuary 18, 2022 12:06 pm

As part of California’s conflict of interest laws, certain disclosure must be made. They are contained in Government Code Title 9, Chapter 7, Article 2, which contains Sections 87200 to 97210. Section 87200 provides that Article 2 is applicable to...

Candidacy Under California Law

January 16, 2022 3:13 pmJanuary 16, 2022 11:49 am

Candidates for elected state offices have limitations on contributions and must comply with certain candidacy requirements pursuant to Government Code Title 9, Chapter 5, Article 2, that were passed by the electorate in June 1988 pursuant to Prop. 73. Article...