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Election 2014: Statewide Races

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 | Sacramento, CA
  

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Governor's Race

  • As the state’s chief executive officer, oversees most state departments and agencies, and appoints judges.

  • Proposes new laws, approves or vetoes legislation, and submits the annual state budget to the Legislature.

  • Mobilizes and directs state resources during emergencies.

Details On SmartVoter.org

 Edmund G. "Jerry -Brown _200x 200Jerry" Brown

Occupation: Governor of California City: Oakland

Party: Democrat 

Endorsements: California Police Chiefs and Sheriffs, California Teachers, California League of Conservation Voters

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Neel Kashkari

Occupation: Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

Residence: Orange County

Party: Republican

Endorsements: Condoleeza Rice, Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff, California State Assemblyman Rocky Chavez, More

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Lieutenant Governor

  • Assumes the office and duties of Governor in the case of impeachment, death, resignation, removal from office, or absence from the state.

  • Serves as president of the State Senate and has a tie-breaking vote.

  • Chairs the Economic Development Commission, is a member of the State Lands Commission, and sits on the boards of the California university systems.

View Details On SmartVoter.Org

 

Ron Nehring

Ron Nehring

Occupation: Political Strategist

Party: Republican 

 

Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom

Occupation: Lt. Governor/Businessman

Party: Democratic

 


 Secretary of State

  • As the state’s chief elections officer, oversees statewide elections and provides public access to campaign and lobbying financial information.

  • Maintains certain business filings, authenticates trademarks, regulates notaries public, and enables secured creditors to protect their financial interests.

  • Preserves California’s history by acquiring, safeguarding, and sharing the state’s historical treasures.

Details On SmartVoter.org

 

Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Occupation: Elected Official

Party: Democratic

Pete Peterson

Pete Peterson

Occupation: Non-profit Executive

Party: Republican

 


 

Controller

  • As the state’s chief fiscal officer, serves as the state’s accountant and bookkeeper of all public funds.

  • Administers the state payroll system and unclaimed property laws, and conducts audits and reviews of state operations.

  • Serves on the Board of Equalization, the Board of Control, and other boards and commissions.

Ashley Swearengin

Ashley Swearengin

Occupation: 

Party: Republican

Betty Yee 2010

Betty T. Yee

Occupation: 

Party: Democratic

 


 

Attorney General

  • As the state’s chief law officer, ensures that state laws are enforced and investigates fraudulent or illegal activities.

  • Heads the Department of Justice, which provides state government legal services and represents the state in civil and criminal court cases.

  • Oversees law enforcement agencies, including county district attorneys and sheriffs.

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Ronald Gold

Occupation: Lawyer

Party: Republican

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Kamala D. Harris

Occupation: Public Attorney

Party: Democratic

 

 

 


Superintendent of Public Instruction

 

Details On SmartVoter.org

 

Tom Torlakson

Tom Torlakson

Occupation: Teacher/Elected Official

Party: Nonpartisan

Marshall -Tuck

Marshall Tuck

Occupation: Nonprofit Administrator

Party: Nonpartisan

Candidate Interviews On Insight

  • State Superintendent Race: Interview With Tom Torlakson

    October 17, 2014

    Insight speaks with incumbent Tom Torlakson, a former state senator and assemblyman who is leading the implementation of the Common Core standards.

  • State Superintendent Race: Interview With Marshall Tuck

    October 17, 2014

    Marshall Tuck wants to decentralize the state's education system and change teacher tenure. Insight speaks with the candidate challenging the incumbent in the State Superintendent race.


 

Treasurer

  • As the state’s banker, manages the state’s investments, and administers the sale of state bonds and notes.

  • Serves on several commissions, most of which are related to the marketing of bonds.

  • Pays out state funds when spent by the Controller and other state agencies.

Candidates:


John Chiang, Democratic

Greg Conlon, Republican

 


 

Insurance Commissioner

  • Heads the Department of Insurance, which enforces California insurance laws and adopts regulations to implement the laws.

  • Licenses, regulates, and examines insurance companies.

  • Answers public questions and complaints about the insurance industry

 

Candidates: 


Ted Gaines, Republican


Dave Jones, Democratic

 


 

Board of Equalization

Serves on the Board of Equalization, the state’s elected tax commission, which:

  • Oversees the administration of many tax and fee programs including those for sales, fuels, alcohol, cigarettes and tobacco.

  • Serves as the appellate body for California income tax and franchise tax cases.

  • Oversees the administration of property tax.


District 1

Chris Parker Democratic

George Runner Republican


District 2

Fiona Ma Democratic

James E. Theis Republican


District 3

Jerome E. Horton Democratic

G. Rick Marshall Republican


District 4

Diane L. Harkey Republican

Nader Shahatit Democratic

 

 


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