May 7, 2008

Vote for 'Maze' (No, not that Maze)

Becky Maze, the wife of Assemblyman Bill Maze, is running for her husband's seat -- and using his old "Elect Maze State Assembly" signs.

The Fresno Bee's Lewis Griswold writes about the controversy:

"The people talking to me are specifically using the word 'deceitful,' " said Republican candidate Bob Smith.

"The biggest concern we had with the whole issue is it's considered deception," said Jim Henderson, president of Tulare County Young Republicans, which endorsed Tulare County Supervisor Connie Conway in the primary. "It's unfortunate coming from the Republican side. You need to stand on your own two feet."

But Maze said she's "recycling" her husband's campaign signs.

"I am being frugal," she said. "I haven't tried to hide the fact it's me that's running. I am Maze. My husband is Maze, and so am I."

The Mazes are hardly the only family tag team running for office. The Bee rounded up some of the other all-in-the-family candidates last fall.

Posted by Shane Goldmacher on May 7, 2008 9:55 AM