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January 15, 2013 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Senator Nielsen Sworn Into Office, Becomes Dean of the Legislature

On January 10th, Jim Nielsen returned to the State Senate after a 22-year absence. Senator Nielsen, now starting his 17th year in the State Legislature, is the Dean of both the Senate and the Legislature as a whole. The next highest in legislative tenure are Senators Corbett, Correa, Steinberg, Wyland, and Assemblyman (former Senator) Chesbro […]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Current Research, JoinCalifornia, Special Elections, State Senate, Top Stories

December 8, 2012 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Why We Can’t Just Erase Election Results

Although it’s not perfect [our recent 2000GE election data error is evidence enough], I work hard to ensure that the election data and biographies on the JoinCalifornia.com website are as accurate and complete as possible. I wanted to share this with you just to reassure you that we take seriously the accuracy and integrity of […]

Filed Under: Current Research, Editorial, JoinCalifornia, Special Elections, Top Stories

November 21, 2012 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

SD-04 Special Election goes to January Run-off

The SD-04 Special Election is headed to a January run-off after the final votes from the first round ended up giving former Senator Jim Nielsen just less than the 50% that he needed to win the race outright. The final tally from the Secretary of State’s office was; Jim Nielsen (49.8%) Mickey Harrington (27.7%) Dan […]

Filed Under: Current Research, ElectionVolunteer, JoinCalifornia, Special Elections, State Senate

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