State offices thourghout the country will be challenged by independents. With the economy struggling, congressional approval at record low, and unfavorable ratings of both parties higher than ever, independent voters will have a significant impact on the 2012 elections.
For the first time in 130 years, both legislative bodies in California and the state’s executive branch will be fully controlled by one party. Democrats in the State Assembly and.
Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus will be challenged for his seat by Rep. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola), a conservative trial lawyer from East Texas.
Proposition 31 failed with only 40% of the vote with 76% of precincts reporting. Should Prop 31 had passed the state would have needed to implement sweeping new provisions, one.
Jim Beall wins California District 15 with over 57% percent of the vote with 100% of precincts reporting. Joe Coto collected 42% percent of the vote. California Senate District 15.
Paul Fong wins with 62 percent of the vote. Chad Walsh collected 38 percent of the vote with 100 percent of precincts reporting. The race between semi-incumbent Paul Fong (D).
A number of politicians have expressed interest in running for California Governor in 2014, with a least five candidates already eying the position.
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