Friday, Jan. 8 Candidate Filing Update

List of those that have begun the filing process as of 6:00 pm today.

Congress
42nd (Gary Miller)
Gary Miller-Rep
Louie Contreras-Dem

State Senate
32nd (Gloria Negrete-McLeod)
Gloria Negrete-McLeod-Dem
Michael Bryant-Rep

State Assembly
60th (Curt Hagman)
None

61th (Norma Torres)
None

72nd (Vacant)
Brian Lee Cross-Lib
James Gerbus-Rep

Thursday, Jan. 7 Candidate Filing Update

List of those that have begun the filing process as of 5:45 pm today.

Congress
42nd (Gary Miller)
Gary Miller-Rep
Louie Contreras-Dem

State Senate
32nd (Gloria Negrete-McLeod)
None

State Assembly
60th (Curt Hagman)
None

61th (Norma Torres)
None

72nd (Vacant)
Brian Lee Cross-Lib

Former San Bernardino County Democratic Spokesman and Rep. Joe Baca Aide taken into custody

Samuel Hershel Clauder, former spokesman and finance chairman for the San Bernardino Democratic Party, and aide to Congressman Joe Baca, was taken into custody yesterday. He is facing a felony charge of possesing child pornography.

The SB Sun has more.

Adams will not run for third term

This is not in the region we normally cover but it is newsworthy. Assemblyman Anthony Adams, who narrowly dodged a recall attempt, announced yesterday that he will not be running for re-election.

The SGV Tribune has more.

The 59th is a Republican seat, so the primary should decide the race. Two Republican candidates, Ken Hunter and Michael Rogers, had already filed a candidate statement of intent with the Secretary of State but more will probably announce their candidacy soon.

Signatures In-Lieu begins TODAY

Candidates for state and federal office can begin collecting signatures in-lieu today. These signatures can be collected in-lieu of paying part, or all, of the filing fee required to run for office. These signatures can also apply to the nomination signatures required later to officially file candidacy.

Republican and Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives need 3,000 signatures to replace the $1,740 filing fee, which works out to $0.58 apiece. 40-60 nomination signatures are required.

Republican and Democratic candidates for the State Senate need 3,000 signatures to replace the $952.91 filing fee, which is about $0.31 each. 40-60 nomination signatures are required.

Republican and Democratic candidates for the State Assembly need 1,500 signatures to replace the $952.91 filing fee, which is about $0.63 each. 40-60 nomination signatures are required.

Candidates for other political parties have different requirement based on the office sought and district.

Filing fees are a big cost for candidates without much campaign money but signatures in-lieu help defray costs. However, it also shows support within an area or district. If a candidate looking to knock off an incumbent barely covers the 40 nomination signatures required it shows weakness. If that candidate gets thousands of signatures in-lieu, WATCH OUT!

You can tell a lot about the different campaigns based on the signatures in-lieu process. We will try and keep the blog updated on who is pulling papers and who has not, and what it means in the districts we cover.

STAY TUNED!!!