Large numbers of people in Orange County may have already cast their ballot without getting a conclusive look at who’s really backing the candidates they voted for.
Tag: independent expenditures
Posted inSanta Ana
Has Mayor Pulido Found a Way Around Santa Ana’s Campaign Money Laws?
In a departure from his past campaigns, Miguel Pulido is apparently depending entirely on independent groups to run his re-election. But there are questions about whether he’s playing by the rules.
Posted inAnaheim, Politics & Elections
Key Issues Prompt Big Spending in Anaheim Race
The total amount of independent expenditures in the race for Anaheim City Council is well over $730,000, much more than in 2010.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Grindle Questions Contribution to Martinez Campaign
Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez violated the city’s
campaign finance limits when her Assembly campaign accepted $500
from a firm shortly after voting to approve its city contract, says
watchdog Shirley Grindle.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
No Pala IEs for Assembly Candidate Michele Martinez
Pala Band of Mission Indians spokesman says the tribe will not
make any independent expenditures to her campaign.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana City Councilwoman Caught on Tweet
California Watch editor overhears Michele Martinez, a candidate
for the 69th Assembly District, talking about planned independent
expenditure campaigns.
Posted inInvestigative, Politics & Elections
Labor Spending Heavily on Sidhu and Hunt
All told, deputies union and OCEA have spent more than $1.2 million on sheriff and supervisor races.
