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Elections: News & Issues

Finance & Special Interest

California's Special Interest Groups
A guide to politically significant special interest groups in California organized by industry.


Campaign Financing
Explanation of finance laws and regulations, and guides to current finance data upcoming elections from the Federal Election Commission.  Also take a look at opensecrets.org

California's Guide to Campaign Finance & Lobbyists
California's official database designed to monitor campaign financing and lobbying activities.

Current Issues

VoteSmart.org
Learn more about candidates' voting records, see campaign contributions, read speeches, and find out their stance on major issues. Covers officials from the local level to the executive branch.


News & Alternative Sources

FactCheck.org - This nonpartisan site monitors the factual accuracy of what politicians say in order to reduce deception and confusion in today's politics.

Journals and Magazines