Elections & Candidates
Kate Sills Announces Candidacy for CD-5 Congressional Race
Kate Sills of Sonora, CA has announced her candidacy for US Congress, CA-05, against incumbant representative Tom McClintock. Kate is a third-generation farmer and software engineer. Sonora has been her home since 2021, and unlike Tom McClintock, she lives in the district! She grew up on the organic family farm just north of Sacramento, and…
Read MoreVote YES on Proposition 50 on November 4th!
Why Prop 50 Matters for California – and the Nation This November, Californians will vote on Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act – a measure that temporarily adjusts how redistricting is handled in our state. Let’s be clear: the gold standard for drawing legislative districts is a truly independent, citizen-led redistricting commission like we have…
Read MoreMichael Masuda Enters Race for CD-05
Democrat Michael Masuda has entered the race against Tom McClintock for CA Congressional District 5! Michael grew up in Amador County, attending Sutter Creek Elementary, Ione Junior High and Amador High School, and attended Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo where he obtained his degree in Electrical Engineering. He later moved to Washington DC, where he…
Read MoreJaron Brandon Announces Run for CA State Senate
Jaron Brandon has announced his candidacy for the 4th State Senate District to unseat Democrat turned Republican, Marie Alavardo-Gill. The district includes the counties of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Inyo, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Stanislaus and Tuolumne. Jaron, the current chair of the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, introduced himself at the…
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