Elections

Conservatives stoked about year ahead, but not about Mitt Romney

By David Lightman - Published: 12:01 am

Conservatives are fired up, convinced that this will be a big year, but they worry that Mitt Romney will make their task harder.

Wilson endorses Romney, will be his state chairman

By Dan Smith - Updated: Tuesday, February 7 2012 - 8:52 am

Former Gov. Pete Wilson endorsed GOP presidential front-runner Mitt Romney on Monday and will serve as the candidate's honorary chairman in California, the Romney campaign announced.

Ron Paul's Nevada supporters like his economics, liberal social views

By David Siders - Updated: Wednesday, February 8 2012 - 3:02 pm

RENO – Of the remaining candidates in the Republican presidential field, perhaps none has followers more loyal than Ron Paul's.

Challengers raise more cash than incumbents in some California congressional races

By Michael Doyle - Updated: Thursday, February 2 2012 - 10:28 am

Some challengers are out-raising incumbents, while one is flipping loans to his own campaign like hot cakes, as millions of dollars pour into California congressional races.

Report: Fewer than one in three California voters registered as Republican

By Phillip Reese - Updated: Wednesday, February 1 2012 - 2:49 pm

Since just before the last California presidential primary, the proportion of voters registered as Republicans has fallen from 33.5 percent to 30.4 percent, according to new figures from the California Secretary of State.

Democrats edge GOP in funds

By Torey Van Oot - Updated: Wednesday, February 1 2012 - 10:17 am

California Democrats are starting 2012 with an $8.7 million fundraising advantage and 13-point voter registration edge over their rivals in the Republican Party.

McCarty may face well-funded developer Bagatelos for Sacramento council seat

By Ryan Lillis - Published: Wednesday, February 1 2012 - 12:00 am