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Elections (2002)
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Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ex-GOP Official Sentenced for Election Tactic
National |
May 18, 2006
A former Republican National Committee official was sentenced
Wednesday to 10 months in prison for his role in the jamming of New
Hampshire Democrats’ telephones on election day 2002. Read more
Friday, June 27, 2003
Probe of Santa Monica Campaign Tactics Sought
California | Local |
June 27, 2003
A commission examining the campaign tactics of opponents of Santa
Monica’s so-called living wage measure will ask county prosecutors
and state elections officials today to investigate possible violations. Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2003
Tuesday, December 3, 2002
State’s First Female Governor Is Sworn In
National |
December 3, 2002
Cheers filled the Capitol Rotunda in Honolulu as Linda Lingle was
sworn in as Hawaii’s sixth governor. Read more
Monday, December 2, 2002
Social Crusader Now Part of the Establishment
California | Local |
December 2, 2002
If Maricela Morales had followed the path she laid out as a little
girl, she’d be a nun or a doctor today. Read more
Democrat Tops Hawaii Race for Rep. Mink’s Term
National |
December 2, 2002
Democrat Ed Case, who lost in his party’s primary for governor, won
the free-for-all election to fill the remaining five weeks of the
term of the late Rep. Read more
Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Nguyen Is a Winner in Final Count
California | Local |
November 26, 2002
Lan Nguyen, an attorney who for weeks was trailing in his bid for one
of two open seats on the Garden Grove Unified School District board,
was declared a winner after all Monday when a final tally gave him a
second-place finish. Read more
Pair Criticize Negative Campaign Mailers
California | Local |
November 26, 2002
Two prominent Eastside officials Monday jointly condemned recent
attack mailers sent to voters in the 14th Council District, and vowed
to pull their endorsements of the candidates running to represent the
area if they participate in negative politics. Read more
Congratulatory Letter Sent – in a Losing Cause
National |
November 26, 2002
“Dear Governor-elect Racine,” the letter from Florida Gov. Read more
Monday, November 25, 2002
GOP Goes to Court Over State Senate Race Ballots
National |
November 25, 2002
In the midst of a recount that will determine control of the state
Senate, Republicans asked a court to force disputed ballots to be
included in the tally. Read more
Friday, November 22, 2002
Voters in Seattle OK Monorail Proposal
National |
November 22, 2002
Voters here gave the go-ahead for a monorail that would streak
quietly across the city’s skyline. Read more
Tuesday, November 19, 2002
McClintock Bows to Westly as Contest for Controller Ends
California | Local |
November 19, 2002
Republican Tom McClintock conceded defeat Monday in his Nov. Read more
Alabama Governor Says He Concedes the Election
National |
November 19, 2002
Saying he didn’t want to hurt Alabama, Democratic Gov. Read more
Sunday, November 17, 2002
Throughout the Country, Latinos See Their Clout Build in Political Arena
National |
November 17, 2002
Their roots stretch variously to Mexico, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Read more
Saturday, November 16, 2002
Westly Leads Ballot Count in Race for Controller
California | Local |
November 16, 2002
Republican Tom McClintock and Democrat Steve Westly remained locked
in a too-close-to-call race Friday as ballots continued to be counted
from their Nov. Read more
Wednesday, November 13, 2002
New Count Adds to Valley Cityhood Loss
California | Local |
November 13, 2002
The margin of defeat for San Fernando Valley secession grew slightly
Tuesday with a new tally of citywide votes that were not counted on
election night. Read more
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
Slow-Growth Pair Win Seats on City Council
California | Local |
November 12, 2002
Slow-growth advocates retained their apparent election-night victory
on the Thousand Oaks City Council on Monday after thousands of
outstanding absentee ballots were tallied, according to the county
registrar of voters. Read more
State Controller Race Remains Undecided
California | Local |
November 12, 2002
A week after election day, the race for state controller is
undecided, with 34,038 votes separating Democrat Steve Westly from
Republican Tom McClintock. Read more
Monday, November 11, 2002
Environmental Group No Longer a Natural
California | Local |
November 11, 2002
A pioneering Ojai Valley environmental group, widely respected as a
protector of all things naturally Ojai, has alienated many residents
with positions even some longtime supporters say are extreme. Read more
2nd Mailer Attacks Villaraigosa’s Private Life
California | Local |
November 11, 2002
Raising the stakes in a campaign to represent the Eastside, a
supporter of Los Angeles Councilman Nick Pacheco sent out a second
attack mailer over the weekend against challenger Antonio
Villaraigosa, accusing the one-time mayoral candidate of being a “womanizer.” Read more
