2008 California Primary



Here's The Times voter guide to the 2008 California primary. Check out coverage of the major contests, plus voter resources, links and a special database where you can track contributions to presidential candidates by ZIP Code.

OVERVIEW

-Why this primary really matters





STATEWIDE

-Guide to the statewide ballot measures.

-Casinos want to add 17,000 slot machines.







LOCAL

-Guide to Los Angeles County ballot measures

-Guide to Orange County ballot measures.

-Guide to Inland Empire ballot measures.

-Guide to Assembly race

-Guide to ballot measures in smaller cities.

PRESIDENTIAL RACE

-LAT Poll: McCain, Clinton still lead in California

-Candidates vie for Latino voters

-War still a top issue in Oceanside

MORE COVERAGE

VOTER GUIDE
A California primary that matters
By Cathleen Decker
Presidential candidates seeking vital votes, term limit changes, college funding -- it's not the usual June exercise.
January 20, 2008

2008 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES
California exit poll
Both Democratic and Republican primary voters said the economy was the most important issue facing the country. In the Democratic primary, most backers of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama would be satisfied if the other candidate wins the nomination.

LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES
Voters to decide on local issues at Feb. 5 primary
By Jean-Paul Renaud
Eight of the 10 cities or school districts in L.A. County that have measures on the ballot seek taxes of some sort.
January 20, 2008

State ballot measures
Seven statewide measures will appear on the Feb. 5 ballot.
January 20, 2008

Local measures
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District, Measure V:
January 20, 2008

VOTER GUIDE
Orange County ballot measures
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District School Improvement and Construction Bond, Measure A

INLAND EMPIRE
Inland Empire ballot guide
By Phil Willon
In the Inland Empire, neighborhood outrage over crowing roosters caps a handful of measures in Riverside and San Bernardino counties that include a school bond proposal and the incorporation of a city.
January 20, 2008

55th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
Furutani is expected to win the runoff election in 55th Assembly District
By Paloma Esquivel
The victor will fill a vacant seat and will face a new campaign next November.
January 20, 2008

Medley of issues awaits voters
By Jennifer Delson
Measures include location of Newport's City Hall and a school bond for Placentia-Yorba Linda district.

STATE BALLOT MEASURES
Casinos want to add 17,000 slot machines
By Patrick McGreevy
A change in legislative term limits and a cut in fees at community colleges will also go before voters Feb. 5.
January 20, 2008


California voter's guide
Follow up-to-date election news, learn more about the candidates, find a polling place, see live results and learn about the local issues affecting you.



VOTING RESOURCES
• Completed absentee ballots must be received by the elections office by the time the polls close at 8 p.m. on Feb. 5.

• The ballot includes local and state measures, and the presidential primary vote.

• For the presidential contest, Republicans may vote only for candidates in their party. Democrats may vote only for Democratic Party candidates.

• Voters who registered without declaring a political party -- "decline-to-state" voters -- may request a ballot and cast a vote in either the Democratic or American Independent Party primary.

• Find a polling place.

• See live results on election day.

• Read Times coverage of major party candidates and follow links to their websites.

• Visit politics websites, blogs and other online resources.



Follow the presidential nominating season with our interactive map and timeline


SoCal presidential money tracker
Updated Jan. 31, 2008
Learn how the top candidates fared in the Southland, and find out where the money came from. »
Who's getting money from your neighbors? Enter a Southern California* ZIP code here and see which candidates are receiving the most money from people in your community.
*Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino counties


Top of the Ticket politics blog
Politics, coast to coast, with the L.A. Times
Veteran political writers Don Frederick and Andrew Malcolm offer irreverent takes on the 2008 campaign.
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STATEWIDE -Guide to the statewide ballot measures.

-Casinos want to add 17,000 slot machines.



LOCAL -Guide to Los Angeles County ballot measures

-Guide to Orange County ballot measures.

-Guide to Inland Empire ballot measures.

Guide to Assembly race

Guide to smaller city ballot measure.


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