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Prop 29: Support For Cigarette Tax Increase Slightly Trailing
June 6, 2012 11:52 AM
BallotWire:
Proposition 29, which sought to impose an additional tax cigarettes for cancer research, is now failing by a slim margin, but there's an estimated 200,000 votes that still need to be counted.
Voters Approve Most Tax Initiatives in Southern California
June 6, 2012 10:28 AM
by Zach Behrens
Ballot Measures:
Four of the five local tax measures voted upon throughout Southern California were approved by wide margins Tuesday night, possibly a sign that voters understand the cash-strapped nature of their local governments.
Tight Assembly Races to Follow Under New Top Two Primary Rules
June 6, 2012 1:37 AM
by Brian Frank
Candidates:
The really interesting races to watch are the ones with a close 2nd place spot that could determine whether we see an all Democrat or all Republican face-off in November. Here are some Assembly races to watch.
Compton's Measure B Passes, has Potential to Boost Latino Representation
June 6, 2012 1:28 AM
BallotWire:
Voters in the city of Compton supported a ballot initiative that could change representation of Latinos on the city council.
Prop 29: Cigarette Tax Hike Still Too Close To Call
June 6, 2012 12:50 AM
BallotWire:
Proposition 29, which seeks to impose an additional tax cigarettes for cancer research, was still too close to call in the early hours of June 6.
Fullerton Recall: Effort To Oust Three Council Members Appears Successful
June 6, 2012 12:23 AM
Candidates:
Remember the Kelly Thomas police death in Orange County last year? The fallout includes the likely recall of three politicians.
Prop 28: California Voters Pass Term Limit Reform
June 6, 2012 12:10 AM
BallotWire:
Voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly supported a ballot initiative in favor of limiting the time state legislators may serve.
Measure F: Riverside Absentee Voters Oppose Creation Of Environmental Panel
June 6, 2012 12:03 AM
Ballot Measures:
Riverside election results posted just after the polls closed Tuesday showed absentee voters opting against the creation of an environmental panel.
Sherman/Berman Showdown To Continue This November
June 5, 2012 11:25 PM
BallotWire:
Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman is leading fellow Democratic Rep. Howard Berman by 39.6 percent to 33.1 percent with absentee ballots counted after polls closed on Tuesday.
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