About This Section

This section offers voters a guide to the major candidates in Tuesday’s statewide primary, along with a look at the 20 statewide ballot propositions. In addition to the presiden-

tial race, there are primary contests for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and the state Legislature. Orange County votes on Measure F.

INSIDE ‘DECISIONS’

Statewide

* Propositions / B6

Orange County

* Area Issues / B7

* Congress / B8

* State Senate / B9

* State Assembly / B9

* Local Races / B10,11

THE STAFF

* Political Editors: Linda Rogers, Steve Padilla, Robert Rector

* Executive News Editor: Steve Mitchell

* Graphics Editors: Chris Erskine, Lynn Meersman

* Graphics Artist: Lorena Iniguez

* Production Editors: David Rickley, Michael Edwards

* Photo Editor: Calvin Hom

* Orange County: Jim Carr, Chris Ceballos, Kymberly Dryer, Megan Garvey, Meg James, Paul Loop, Rene Lynch, Richard Marosi, David Reyes, H.G. Reza, Lisa Richardson, Judy Silber, Don Tormey, Phil Willon

Orange County Candidates

Voters go to the polls Tuesday to choose candidates who will appear on the November ballot. Here’s a closer look at candidates for Congress, state Senate and state Assembly. Candidates were asked about their goals and their stand on the proposed El Toro Airport. They were also asked their position on county toll roads which have come under scrutiny in recent months.