Primary Election 2006

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — State Treasurer Phil Angelides has won the Democratic primary race for Governor.

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — A newscast summary of election results from the KXJZ News Team

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — A newscast summary of election results from the KXJZ News Team.

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — Though the Democratic candidates for Governor are likely still licking their wounds after a bruising campaign, Democrats are already talking about uniting behind the winner for the general election

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — Republican Placer County supervisor Robert Weygandt will remain in office for a fourth term

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — Voters in Sacramento County have approved Measure H – which means SMUD will now have to submit all future expansion projects to an advisory vote of its customers.

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — Republican Pombo has decisively beaten moderate Republican, former Congressman Pete McCloskey.

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — Backers of Proposition 81 say they are “surprised and disappointed” that voters rejected the 600 million dollar library bond.

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — A measure that would have provided universal pre-school for all California children failed to pass in Tuesday's primary election.

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — Undersheriff John McGinness handily won over his opponent, former deputy Bret Daniels.

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — With the dust barely settled on Phil Angelides’ Democratic Primary win, Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is kicking off his campaign for a second term with a bus tour.

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — Despite reports of equipment problems and poll-worker no-shows at some polling places around the state, California’s Secretary of State says the primary election went fairly smoothly.

Wed Jun 7, 2006 — Sacramento County voters went to the polls yesterday to cast their ballots in the primary election. Despite low turnout, some voters said they were proud to take part in the election.

Tue Jun 6, 2006 — Some voters were turned away from polls this morning in San Joaquin County because of a shortage of precinct workers.

Tue Jun 6, 2006 — With polls showing them neck and neck, the two front-runners in the Democratic race for Governor have been taking advantage of every last moment to get-out-the-vote.

Mon Jun 5, 2006 — County registrars are trying to make the voting process as easy as possible in the primary election, but the disabled may encounter problems in some places.

Mon Jun 5, 2006 — If you’re hoping to go to bed Tuesday night, knowing who’s won the major statewide races, you may be disappointed. A hiccup in one large, very Democratic county may hold results up.

Mon Jun 5, 2006 — Voters have had a hard time making a choice in the Democratic race for governor. We’ll examine the race, the candidates and an indecisive electorate

Mon Jun 5, 2006 — There’s a measure on Tuesday's election ballot that asks Sacramento County voters whether SMUD should be required to submit all future expansion projects to an advisory vote of its customers. Steve Milne has more on Measure H.

Mon Jun 5, 2006 — Yolo County’s Registrar of Voters is still looking for a few more poll workers to work tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6th, Primary Election day.

Sun Jun 4, 2006 — It's not a powerful office, and it traditionally hasn't been a stepping stone to the Governor's chair. So why are three state senators and the Insurance Commissioner interested?

Fri Jun 2, 2006 — Voter turnout is expected to be fairly low for Tuesday’s primary election. The Secretary of State says there are some signs that voters are frustrated.

Thu Jun 1, 2006 — Voters in Davis are being asked to renew a $49 a-year tax that officials say the city needs to keep the parks green.

Thu Jun 1, 2006 — An initiative on the June 6th primary ballot would ensure that all California children go to pre-school. In fact, Proposition 82 would make it a constitutional right, with the funding coming from a tax on the wealthiest Californians.

Wed May 31, 2006 — About 18 hundred absentee voters in Sacramento have received duplicate ballots -- some because of a computer glitch at the Registrar of Voters’ office.

Wed May 31, 2006 — Though voters will be deciding on the big bonds to shore up levees and roads in November, there is one bond on the June ballot. Proposition 81 would provide money for libraries.

Tue May 30, 2006 — California primary candidates apparently are not eager to talk about the issues likely to face them in office. That’s the finding of a new test by Project Vote Smart.

Mon May 29, 2006 — There’s a measure on the June 6th ballot that would give Sierra College in Rocklin a $78 Million makeover. But as Steve Milne reports, opponents of Measure B say it would create an unfair tax.

Mon May 29, 2006 — With the primary election looming, recent polls show a lot of voters are still undecided about the Democratic race for Governor.

Tue May 23, 2006 — The Sacramento County Registrar of Voters needs your help.

Mon May 22, 2006 — Over the past month, both the President and the Vice President have visited California. The visits are indicative of just how lucrative a Golden State visit can be.

Mon May 22, 2006 — Vice President Dick Cheney is in California on a two-day fund-raising tour to help Republican Congressional candidates. Cheney was greeted by protesters when he arrived at an event in Sacramento Monday.

Fri May 19, 2006 — 1986. That was the last time the state legislature passed a budget by the Constitutional deadline. Now lawmakers and analysts alike are saying they might finally get there again this year.

Wed May 17, 2006 — Time is running out for Sacramentans who want to vote in the upcoming June 6th primary.

Tue May 16, 2006 — For the first time ever, San Joaquin County will be using touch screen voting machines, with a printed ballot voters can see.