Election Results: All Three Corners Incumbents Reelected

From the Secretary of State (100% of precincts reporting):

42nd Congressional District
Gary Miller (R) 61.8%
Mark Lambert (L) 5.9%
Michael Williamson (D) 32.3

32nd State Senate
Gloria Negrete McLeod (D) 68%
Earl De Vries (R) 32%

60th Assembly
Curt Hagman (R) 64.8%
Gregg Fritchle (D) 35.2%

61st Assembly
Norma Torres (D) 60.8%
Ray Moors (R) 39.2%

72nd Assembly
Chris Norby (R) 62.3%
Jane Rands (G) 6.0%
Esiquio Ramos Uballe (D) 31.7%

Daily Bulletin looks at 61st Assembly Race

The Daily Bulletin has an article today about the 61st Assembly race between Assemblywoman Norma Torres and businessman Ray Moors.

Some excerpts, "Another core issue Moors said he has with Torres is that she is a politician who is "totally funded by state union employees," adding that she has helped "hijack" the middle-class standard. He would propose legislation that will cause state employees' pay to rise and fall with the economy, like the private sector. "

"Torres counters by saying that during her first two years, she authored or coauthored 29 legislative bills that protected the middle-class taxpayers. Her bills addressed the issues of keeping sex offenders away from schools, improving the state's 9-1-1 system, and increasing penalties for identity theft and computer hacking. "

Assemblywoman Norma Torres Small Business Event October 15

From the Office of Assemblywoman Norma Torres.

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Assemblymember Norma J. Torres & State Controller John Chiang
Cordially invite you to attend the CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS and REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SEMINAR

In Collaboration with:
California Small Business Association
Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
Montclair Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Pomona Chamber of Commerce

Friday, October 15, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Check-in and Refreshments at 8:30 a.m.

Ontario Police Department
2500 S. Archibald Ave.,
Ontario

Presentations by the CA State Board of Equalization, Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Small Business Administration

Topics Include:
Federal, State and Employment Tax Issues for Small Business Owners
The Newest Tax Related Resources for Entrepreneurs
Access to Capital and Credit
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
How to Succeed as a Small Business in Tough Economic Times
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For more information or to RSVP call (909) 984-7741.

Assemblymember Norma Torres hosting Ice Cream Social August 26

61st Assemblymember Norma Torres is hosting a Ice Cream Social at her District Office on Thursday, August 26th. For more information call her District Office at (909) 984-7741.

Thursday, August 26th
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

District Office
822 N. Euclid Avenue, Suite A, Ontario

Assemblymember Norma Torres Event Saturday in Montclair

Assemblymember Norma Torres is hosting a "Capitol in Your Corner" event August 14 in Montclair. For more information call her District Office at (909) 984-7741.

Saturday, August 14th
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Chino Water Basin Conservation District
4594 San Bernardino Street, Montclair

Assemblymember Norma Torres Event this Saturday in Chino

Assemblymember Norma Torres is hosting a "Capitol in Your Corner" event this Saturday in Chino. For more information call her District Office at (909) 984-7741.

Saturday, July 17th
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Preserve Community Center
15850 Main Street, Chino

We are still relevant...claims SB Co. Dem Party

Tomorrow in the Daily Bulletin there is going to be an article about a local meeting of Democratic candidates who are running for San Berdoo County offices and are sad that they won't get elected.

Assemblywoman Norma Torres, a member of the Democratic brain trust in Sacramento fired up the crowd in Rancho Cucamonga. "We don't want to just register Democrats, we want to be the Democrat in charge," Torres said. "We are the majority, not them. Let's exercise our muscle.

What a brilliant insight and wonderful grammar. You so good for California!

Ron Wall, Richard Galvez, and the other members of the local brain trust running for County Supervisor certainly sound like a bunch that will be on the losing end of Election Day. Thankfully for our County, State, and Nation the Democratic Party is on the opposite end of public opinion. Their tyranny of taxation, government intervention in our personal lives, and anti-capitalistic actions are closely being watched by the voters.

Norma Torres, Gloria Negrete McLeod, and other local elected Democrats have made us less safe by voting to allow criminals out of prison early. Thanks!

UPDATE: Here is the link to the Daily Bulletin article.

Picture courtesy of a Guatemalan Website: http://www.mcd.gob.gt/2009/04/01/legisladora-norma-torres-invita-al-primer-festival-nacional-de-arte-y-folklore-jose-ernesto-monzon/

Assemblywoman Torres Event April 10

From the Office of Assemblywoman Norma Torres (D-61). Yes, they spelled "Center," Centerr. Maybe the Torres staff should use spell check.

UPDATE: The Torres Office has fixed the spelling error.

Assemblymember Norma J. Torres will be walking door-to-door in your neighborhood to gather input about issues that are important to you.

Also, feel free to come and discuss your concerns at the Ganesha Park Community
Centerr at the Capitol in Your Corner event.

Saturday, April 10th 1 – 3 pm Ganesha Park Community Center 1575 N. White Ave Pomona, CA

You can contact me at my district office (909) 984-7741.

Assemblymember Torres Event this Saturday in Ontario

Assemblymember Norma Torres will be hosting a "Capitol in your Corner" event this Saturday in Ontario.

Assemblymember Norma J. Torres will be walking door-to-door in your neighborhood to gather input about issues that are important to you.

Also, feel free to come and discuss your concerns at the Dorothy A. Quesada Community Center at the Capitol in Your Corner event.

Saturday, March 20th 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Dorothy A. Quesada Community Center 1010 S. Bon View Ave., Ontario

You can contact me at my district office (909) 984-7741.

Norma Torres Draws Republican Challenger

Assemblywoman Norma Torres has drawn a Republican challenger. Ray Moors, owner of Joey's B-B-Q, pulled nomination papers today from the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters. Filing these nomination papers would place Moors on the June primary ballot.

Torres has not yet pulled nomination papers but she is expected to seek re-election. Her most recent campaign finance reports showed Torres had about $150,000 cash on hand. If able to raise funds Moors could be a very competitive challenger for Torres.

Top Political Facebook Pages from Three Corners Area

Below are the top Facebook State and Federal political pages for the Three Corners area, as of tonight.

1. Bob Huff, currently 1,431 friends
2. Curt Hagman, currently 782 friends
3. Liberatore for Congress 42nd District CA, 320 fans
4. Chris Norby, 239 friends
5. Gary Miller, 160 fans (Note: Doesn't appear to be controlled by Miller)
6. Earl De Vries, 144 friends
7. The Next Generation for Phil Liberatore, 139 members
8. Norma Torres for California State Assembly, 98 members (Note: Doesn't appear to be controlled by Torres)
9. Jane Rands Green for State Assembly, 93 members
10. Recall Bob Huff, 25 members
11. Lee McGroarty for Congress, 17 fans

I searched for all active candidates but if I missed one please let me know and I will add it.

State Candidate Fundraising Totals

State candidates were required to file their fundraising reports for the second half of 2009 this week.

60th district Assemblyman Curt Hagman filed reports for two committees. Together he raised $133, 834.96 and spent $109,101.64. One committee has no cash on hand. The other has $29,631.45 on hand.

61st Assemblywoman Norma Torres raised $146,948.89 and spent $109,586.51. She has $154,698.43 on hand.

32nd State Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod has two committees. Together she raised $61,221.00 and spent 8761.45. Combined she has $990,880.72 on hand.

Norma Torres Event in Chino

From Assemblymember Torres

Assemblymember Norma J. Torres will be walking door-to-door in your neighborhood to gather input about issues that are important to you.

In case you’re missed, come and discuss your concerns at the Chino Senior Center.

Saturday, January 23rd 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Chino Senior Center 13170 Central Ave., Chino

You can contact me at my district office (909) 984-7741

Local State and Federal Race Update

Nothing has changed in the state races since our last update.

However, there has been news on the federal side. Local CPA Phil Liberatore of Whittier has entered the Republican primary for the 42nd Congressional district. Michael Williamson is officially seeking the Democratic nomination in the 42nd Congressional race. Williamson finished second in the 2008 primary and last in the 2009 Mission Viejo city council race.

Filing starts Monday, so we will have a lot more next week. Will Curt Hagman, Gloria Negrete McLeod or Norma Torres run uncontested? Will Ron Shepston seek a rematch with Williamson? Will Gary Miller draw more primary challengers? Will Lee McGroarty stay in the 42nd race or rally behind Phil Liberatore to try and defeat Miller? We will find out soon!

Congressional Prospects

A few days ago I wrote that Sen. Bob Huff was being mentioned in circles as a possible Congressional candidate if an incumbent retires and/or redistricting creates a competitive seat for a Republican. I thought I would list a few others mentioned as possible candidates for a possible Three Corners new seat or retirement of an incumbent in the next 2-6 years after reapportionment. The 2012 elections would be when the newly drawn Congressional lines would go into effect. Please remember that this is all speculation, so that is what makes it interesting. Feel free to add your thoughts.

Assemblyman Curt Hagman-His current seat includes a large portion of the current 42nd seat. In fact the 42nd contains almost all of his Assembly seat. Reapportionment will probably take the southern portion of the 42nd away and replace it with more of the Inland Empire. This would make Hagman or Sen. Bob Huff the strongest candidates for, the new 42nd when Rep. Gary Miller retires, or a competitive new western Inland Empire seat held by a Democrat.

Assemblyman Jeff Miller- Miller has earned his stripes in the Riverside County Republican Party and would be considered a favorite when fellow Corona resident Rep. Ken Calvert retires. The only question would be how much of Orange County the new district will contain. Chances are that the 44th will lose its Orange County section and move farther east. But if Orange County makes up more of the district at least one Orange County elected would make a run. Miller caused speculation about his future when he put his district office in Mission Viejo right on the border of his Assembly district. Many think that Miller suspects a future State Senate or Congressional run will involve that area of Orange County.

Assemblywoman Norma Torres- Torres is a Democratic possibility if a Republican held seat gains the entire city of Pomona. Also, Rep. Grace Napolitano's seat will probably move east and north taking in more of Torres' seat. She is in her first term in Sacramento and really hasn't made much of an impact. It was rumored that her fellow council members in Pomona were thrilled that she was elected to the State Assembly so that they no longer had to deal with her, so that might play into if they would take a shot at a higher office.

Orange County Supervisor Chris Norby- Norby is expected to win the 72nd Special Election, which makes him another strong 42nd seat candidate. It was rumored several years ago that Norby was thinking about challenging Miller in a primary, so he has definitely thought about Congress. He has recently shown that he can best the party establishment in an election, so that certainly makes him a Wild Card.

San Bernardino County Supervisor Gary Ovitt- Former Ontario Mayor Ovitt currently represents a large portion of the 42nd and Rep. Joe Baca's seat. If Miller retires or Baca's seat becomes more competitive, Ovitt would be a strong candidate. He is very well regarded in the district and has been very involved with the county Republican Party.

Former State Senator Dick Ackerman- When Rep. Chris Cox retired, Ackerman was seen as the favorite until John Campbell jumped into the race, so he has an interest in serving in Congress. Ackerman could be a possible candidate for Miller or Rep. Ed Royce's seat upon retirement. Ackerman has moved before and would probably do it again. He has represented several cities in both current districts. Reapportionment could possibly move most of Northern Orange County into one seat, making him a strong contender if Miller's home town of Diamond Bar moves into another district and Royce retires.

Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod- Her senate seat includes most of Baca's 43rd seat. She would be a strong candidate for his seat when he retires. She does have a portion of Miller's Congressional seat, but not much. With the bad blood between her and Baca it is also possible she could challenge him in 2014 when she is termed out. She could possibly tap into locally elected Latina Members of Congress who have a feud with Joe Baca and his desire to place his kids in elected offices.

Other possibles include former Senator Joe Dunn, former Assembly Members Fred Aguiar, Lynn Daucher, Todd Spitzer and Bob Pacheco, Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle and Orange County Supervisor Bill Campbell.

Local State and Federal Race Update

The campaign filing season will kick off in less than three weeks with signatures-in-lieu. Nothing has changed from my previous state and federal updates. More details are in the previous updates but I will recap.

State
Assembly Members Curt Hagman and Norma Torres have not yet drawn challengers that have filed intent with the state.

Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod has also not yet drawn a challenger.

Federal
Rep. Gary Miller and Businessman Lee McGroarty will be facing off in the 42nd Republican primary.

Michael Williamson is running for the Democratic nomination. Ron Shepston has not decided on trying again. Ed Chau will not be seeking the nomination and closed his FEC committee.

Norma Torres is Delusional

She sent out this email a few days ago. She forgot to mention her insane breakdown on the floor of the State Assembly where she cries during a budget debate. You can listen to it HERE. She then went on to raise our taxes.

Dear Friend,

Today marks the one year anniversary since you elected me to represent you in the California State Assembly. I have worked hard to serve you, our neighbors and friends in Chino, Montclair, Ontario and Pomona...

The following bills focused on law enforcement, public safety, children and families were signed into law:

• Prior to hiring staff and receiving my official office location, I submitted AB 22, which increases fines for computer hackers;
• AB 576, which facilitates local government efforts to recover the cost of graffiti removal;
• AB 488 and AB 770, which increase funding flexibility for foster children's care and education; and
• AB 912, which improves the 9-1-1 service.

Still moving through the legislative process is AB 422, which would create a Youth and Family Master Plan for the State of California.

Local State Race Update

With filing quickly approaching for Federal and State offices I took a look at who has filed "Statements of Intention" to run for local State races.

As of today Assembly Members Norma Torres and Curt Hagman have not yet drawn a challenger. State Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod also has not drawn a challenger. State Senator Bob Huff is not up for reelection until 2012.

The special election for the 72nd Assembly seat is tomorrow.

Candidate filing begins with signatures-in-lieu of filing fees forms on January 1. Although County Registrar of Voters offices will not be open until January 4. The deadline to file nomination papers is March 12.