FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5th, 2012
Contact: Valerie Rhodes, 714-328-5248, valeriearhodes@me.com
Sharon Quirk-Silva Casts Early Morning Vote
Fullerton, CA — Sharon Quirk-Silva visited her neighborhood polling place first thing Tuesday morning to cast her ballot before reporting to her elementary school teaching job. After a full day of teaching, Quirk-Silva will head over to Fullerton City Hall where she will preside over a city council meeting as Mayor of Fullerton. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2012
Contact: Shannan Velayas, (916) 653-6575
Federal Agreement Allows More June Ballot Return Options for Military and
Overseas Voters in 11 California Counties
SACRAMENTO – Through an agreement between the California Secretary of State and the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ), extra care will be given to military and overseas citizen voters from 11 counties where local elections officials delayed ballot delivery for the June 5, 2012, Presidential Primary Election. The agreement must be approved by the United States District Court in Sacramento. Continue reading
Debra Bowen, Secretary of State
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2012
Contact: Shannan Velayas, (916) 653-6575
June Primary Voting Begins Monday
SACRAMENTO – While Election Day isn’t until June 5, millions of Californians who opt for the convenience of voting by mail can begin casting their ballots as early as Monday.
“When your mailbox is your polling place you can vote any time in the comfort of your own home,” said Secretary of State Debra Bowen, the state’s chief elections officer. “With so many voters choosing to vote by mail, Election Day is more like election month. However, no matter how you vote, make sure your county elections office receives your ballot by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day because postmarks don’t count.” Continue reading
The newly drawn California District 47 is an open seat due to redistricting from the 2010 census. This new District includes the following cities: Avalon, Cypress, Garden Grove, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Signal Hill, Stanton, Rossmoor and Westminster.
There are two old Republican dinosaurs running in the open primary for the 47th. Gary DeLong is now serving his second term representing Long Beach’s 3rd District. Steve Kuykendall served in the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2001 representing California’s 36th Congressional District. Both of them are anything but vital.
The only candidate worth a damn in this race is conservative blogger Steve Foley. Here are a few excerpts from Foley’s bio: Continue reading