Your last-minute guide to obscure but important statewide races in California
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Set us as preferred The California governor’s race is getting all the attention.But there are a host of down-ballot races for statewide office as well:The attorney general is the state’s chief law enforcement officer and top lawyer.
The candidates are: California Incumbent Rob Bonta faces challengers, including Republican Michael Gates, after Democrats cleared the path in the California Attorney General race.The treasurer is the state’s chief financial manager and responsible for overseeing public investments and issuing bonds to fund major projects including roads, sewers, schools and affordable housing.The candidates are: California The race for California’s open treasurer seat is between Eleni Kounalakis, the current lieutenant governor, and Republican Jennifer Hawks, who has not held elected office.The secretary of state is in charge of administering statewide elections, providing information about ballot measures and candidates to voters and overseeing campaign financing.
The office also handles business licensing and filings.The candidates are: California Democrat Shirley Weber, the incumbent, faces Republican Don Wagner in the race for California secretary of state.
Here is your election guide.The controller serves on dozens of boards, including those of the nation’s two largest public pension funds, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS).The candidates are: California Incumbent California Controller Malia Cohen faces San Diego Republican challenger Herb Morgan, who promises more aggressive oversight.If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor is elevated to take over.
The candidates are: California California’s low-profile lieutenant governor race pits Democratic Treasu...