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KXJZ ELECTION 2008

The best defense of democracy is an informed electorate. ~ Thomas Jefferson


Information to help you decide, plus all the latest election updates from the KXJZ News team.

Top Stories

Mayoral Debate Ranges from Serious to Absurd

The first debate among the candidates for Sacramento mayor certainly had its fair share of fireworks – but maybe not the kind you’d expect.

Johnson, Fargo Set to Debate for First Time

The seven candidates for Sacramento mayor will square off tonight for the first time, and all eyes will be on Mayor Heather Fargo and her top challenger, Kevin Johnson.

Calculated Risk in City Budget

The Sacramento City Council starts two months of budget hearings Tuesday as it looks at several different departments. In the preliminary budget, the city uses extra reserve funds to avoid cutting police and fire services. That’s a calculated risk.

Johnson: Sacramento Needs New Ideas and Energy

Kevin Johnson has never held public office. But the former NBA star and Oak Park developer says the city of Sacramento needs new leadership – so he’s running for mayor.

Fargo: "My Vision for the City is Coming to Fruition"

Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo wants a third term in office. But as she faces her toughest campaign in eight years, critics question whether her vision for the city is strong enough.

Local Superdelegates Say Their Voice Should Count

Around 10 of California’s 66 Democratic superdelegates live in or near Sacramento, and some are just as undecided as their peers around the country. KXJZ caught up with two of them to find out who they are and what’s on their minds.

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