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Governor's Race
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As the state’s chief executive officer, oversees most state departments and agencies, and appoints judges.
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Proposes new laws, approves or vetoes legislation, and submits the annual state budget to the Legislature.
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Mobilizes and directs state resources during emergencies.
Jerry" Brown Occupation: Governor of California City: Oakland
Party: Democrat
Endorsements: California Police Chiefs and Sheriffs, California Teachers, California League of Conservation Voters
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
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Assumes the office and duties of Governor in the case of impeachment, death, resignation, removal from office, or absence from the state.
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Serves as president of the State Senate and has a tie-breaking vote.
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Chairs the Economic Development Commission, is a member of the State Lands Commission, and sits on the boards of the California university systems.
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Occupation: Political Strategist Party: Republican
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Occupation: Lt. Governor/Businessman Party: Democratic |
Secretary of State
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As the state’s chief elections officer, oversees statewide elections and provides public access to campaign and lobbying financial information.
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Maintains certain business filings, authenticates trademarks, regulates notaries public, and enables secured creditors to protect their financial interests.
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Preserves California’s history by acquiring, safeguarding, and sharing the state’s historical treasures.
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Occupation: Elected Official Party: Democratic |
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Occupation: Non-profit Executive Party: Republican |
Controller
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As the state’s chief fiscal officer, serves as the state’s accountant and bookkeeper of all public funds.
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Administers the state payroll system and unclaimed property laws, and conducts audits and reviews of state operations.
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Serves on the Board of Equalization, the Board of Control, and other boards and commissions.
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Ashley Swearengin Occupation: Party: Republican |
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Betty T. Yee Occupation: Party: Democratic |
Attorney General
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As the state’s chief law officer, ensures that state laws are enforced and investigates fraudulent or illegal activities.
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Heads the Department of Justice, which provides state government legal services and represents the state in civil and criminal court cases.
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Oversees law enforcement agencies, including county district attorneys and sheriffs.
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Occupation: Lawyer Party: Republican |
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Occupation: Public Attorney Party: Democratic |
Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Occupation: Teacher/Elected Official Party: Nonpartisan |
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Occupation: Nonprofit Administrator Party: Nonpartisan |
Candidate Interviews On Insight
State Superintendent Race: Interview With Tom Torlakson
October 17, 2014Insight 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, 2014Marshall 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
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As the state’s banker, manages the state’s investments, and administers the sale of state bonds and notes.
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Serves on several commissions, most of which are related to the marketing of bonds.
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Pays out state funds when spent by the Controller and other state agencies.
Candidates:
John Chiang, Democratic
Greg Conlon, Republican
Insurance Commissioner
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Heads the Department of Insurance, which enforces California insurance laws and adopts regulations to implement the laws.
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Licenses, regulates, and examines insurance companies.
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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:
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Oversees the administration of many tax and fee programs including those for sales, fuels, alcohol, cigarettes and tobacco.
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Serves as the appellate body for California income tax and franchise tax cases.
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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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