Extended candidate interviews:

28th Assembly
District:

Luis Alejo

Rob Bernosky

27th State Assembly District:

Linda "Ellie" Black

Bill Monning

17th District:

Sam FarrDemocratic (incumbent)

Mary LarkinLibertarian

Eric Peterson
Green Party

Jeff TaylorRepublican

Archives from June 2010:

Jim Fitzgerald

Mark Hinkle

Sam Blakeslee

John Laird

Challenges Lay Ahead for Monterey Bay Area City Councils
November 2, 2010 | J.D. Hillard • Dennis Donohue, who was elected Mayor in Salinas on Tuesday and newly elected Santa Cruz City Councilmember David Terrazas address some of the challenges they will be facing.

Monning Defeats Ellie Black and is Re-Elected
November 2, 2010 | Mwende Hahesy • Democractic candidate for the 27th district Bill Monning defeated Republican candidate Ellie Black. Monning spoke about some of the choices and priorities fin the upcoming term.

Voters sound off on Prop 25, Santa Cruz Measure H
November 2 | Nick Fountain • KUSP's Nick Fountain found a diverse set of motives driving the electorate ahead of the election.

Variety of motives for voters this election
October 26 | Nick Fountain • KUSP's Nick Fountain found a diverse set of motives driving the electorate ahead of the election.

With District 28 Open, Two Ambitious Candidates Face Off
October 26 | Sean Rameswaram • Democratic Assemblywoman Anna Caballero is running for State Senate, which means the 28th Assembly District is up for grabs. The Mayor of Watsonville and a CFO from Hollister are competing for the seat. (Interviews posted in left side bar.)

Incumbent Monning Faces Linda Black in Assemby Race
October 25 | Sean Rameswaram • Bill Monning just recently settled into the offices of California’s 27th State Assembly District. He’s up for reelection next week, running against Linda "Ellie" Black, an entrepreneur from Santa Cruz. (Interviews posted in left side bar.)

Sam Farr Faces Challengers in District 17 Race
Thursday, October 21 | Sean Rameswaram • A number of opponents are undeterred by the odds and are presenting issue-based arguments to the voters of District 17. (Interviews posted in left side bar.)

Archive coverage:

Blakeslee Wins Seat in California's 15th District
Wednesday, August 18 | Sean Rameswaram
After two special elections, a series of candidate forms, and millions of dollars in donations and expenditures, Republican Sam Blakeslee has surfaced as the State Senator for California's District 15. He'll replace Abel Maldonado who was appointed earlier this year to the position of lieutenant governor. District 15 includes Hollister, Watsonville, Salinas, the southern portion of Montery County and San Luis Obispo County, but not the cities of Monterey, or Santa Cruz.

Thursday August 12th 7-8pm
Listen to The Full Debate
KUSP the four candidates for California State Senate District 15 debate live. This race has drawn attention from state Democratic and Republic leaders as it could help Democrats gain two-thirds of the state senate, meanwhile voter turnout appears low. Hear candidates debate and respond to direct questions live on KUSP.

Earlier Election Coverage

KUSP Debate Summary
Friday, August 13 | Sean Rameswaram
The California State Senate District 15 runoff election is this Tuesday, August 17. The four candidates in competition for the seat made a rare appearance together for a debate at Cabrillo College. Questions were compiled from emails sent in by the League of Women Voters, journalists, and area residents.

15th State Senate Election
Monday, June 21 | J.D. Hillard

Extended Interview with John Laird
Monday, June 21 | J.D. Hillard

Extended Interview with Sam Blakeslee
Monday, June 21 | J.D. Hillard

28th Assembly District Race Marred by Negatives
Friday, June 4 | Christopher Connelly
Barnes vs. Alejo primary contest affected by negative ads from independant groups. Race pits labor oriented Luis Alejo against business oriented Janet Barnes. Jobs leads the list of issues.
Related links:

• Smart Voter - non-partisan ballot analysis from the League of Women Voters
• Janet Barnes for 28th Assembly District Web site
• Luis Alejo for CA 28th Assembly District Web site
• Coverage of the race by Santa Cruz Sentinel:
  
  • Hit pieces plague rivals in 28th Assembly race
  • By Janet Barnes :Janet Barnes: Prepared to meet the needs of the 28th Assembly District
  • 28th Assembly District race awash with independent cash
  • Attack ad roils 28th Assembly campaign: Mayor Luis Alejo defends record
  • Robert Bernosky, Allen Barker, Rick Shephard vie for GOP nomination in 28th Assembly
  • More...
• Coverage of the race by the Monterey County Herald:
• Negative campaign ads target both Barnes, Alejo in 28th Assembly District
• More Monterey County voters expected for Tuesday's primary
• Dem primary for Assembly seat key to November
  
  Monterey County Sheriff's Race Likely to Result in Runoff
  Monday, June 7 | J.D. Hillard
  Three Candidates are running for Sheriff in Monterey County. Incumbent Mike Kanalakis is being challenged by Fred Garcia a former commander from his own force and Scott Miller a former chief of police in Pacific Grove.
• Smart Voter - non-partisan ballot analysis from the League of Women Voters
• Mike for Sheriff [incumbent Mike Kanalakis' re-election Website]
• Fred Garcia for Sheriff Website
• Scott Miller for Monterey County Sheriff
• Coverage of the Sheriff's race by the Monterey County Herald:
  • Monterey County sheriff's race getting more down and dirty
  • Sheriff's race heats up over ad
  • Monterey County sheriff candidates fill coffers
  • More...