Tag: 2022 election
Musician Tim Myers Announces Run Against Rep. Ken Calvert In 41st District House Race Next Year
In a surprise announcement on Thursday, musician and former OneRepublic bassist Tim Myers said that he would be running against Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA) in the Inland Empire-Palm Springs based 41st Congressional District race next year. “Ken Calvert has been...
Special Election For Former Assemblyman Bill Essayli’s Seat Announced for August 26th
Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that a special election to fill the seat of former Assemblyman Bill Essayli will be held on August 26, 2025, giving candidates just over four months to declare for the race and mount campaigns...
Assemblyman Bill Essayli Appointed U.S. Attorney In Los Angeles by President Trump
Assemblyman Bill Essayli (R-Corona) was appointed by President Donald Trump to be the new U.S. Attorney for the Los Angeles-based Central District of California on Tuesday, with Essayli accepting the position and resigning from the Assembly. In a statement on...
San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond Announces Run For Congress In 2026
San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond announced Thursday that he will be running for Congress in 2026, aiming to replace Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) in the Southern Orange County/Northern San Diego County 49th District. Desmond, a graduate of San Diego...
Rep. Josh Harder Narrowly Defeats Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln In Close House Race
Congressman Josh Harder (D-CA) declared a narrow victory over Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln (R) late on Wednesday, avoiding defeat in a race that had become unexpectedly close. A Harder-Lincoln race this year had been expected for some time, with Lincoln...
Former NASA Chief Of Staff George Whitesides Defeats CA Rep. Mike Garcia
Congressman Mike Garcia (R-CA) conceded the 27th District House race to former NASA chief of staff and former CEO of Virgin Galactic George Whitesides late on Monday, giving the Democrats their first flipped House seat in California this year. Since...