Ratings:
Every candidate is considered after thorough research; we also have a questionnaire for candidates to complete.


: Strongest endorsement for values voters

: Above average
: Better than opponent, vote represents “lesser of two evils”
- No Endorsement: We either oppose the candidates or have found no reason to support a candidate. If you don’t vote for a candidate or issue, all your other votes still count.
Note: Historically third party candidates and write—in candidates do not win statewide elections in California. Click here to see article on Voting Your Christian Values.
President
President of the United States; Democractic Party
President of the United States; Republican Party Party
- Charles Roemer, III, Republican
- Ron Paul, Republican
- Newt Gingrich, Republican
- Rick Santorum, Republican
- Mitt Romney, Republican
- Fred Krager, Republican
President of the United States; American Independent Party
- Edward Noonan, American Independent
- Laurie Roth, American Independent
- Mad Max Riekse, American Independent
President of the United States; Green Party
- Jill Stein, Green
- Kent Mesplay, Green
- Roseanne Barr, Green
President of the United States; Libertarian Party
- Gary Johnson, Libertarian
- James Ogle, Libertarian
- Bill Still, Libertarian
- R. J. Harris, Libertarian
- Roger Gray, Libertarian
- Lee Wrights, Libertarian
- Barbara Waymire, Libertarian
- Scott Keller, Libertarian
- Carl Person, Libertarian
President of the United States; Peace and Freedom Party
- Ross Anderson, Peace and Freedom
- Stephen Durham, Peace and Freedom
- Stewart Alexander, Peace and Freedom
United States Senator
- Kabiruddin, Ali, Peace and Freedom
- Dianne Feinstein, Democratic
- Elizabeth Emken, Republican

- Oscar Braun, Republican
- Colleen Fernald, Democratic
- Daniel Hughes, Republican

- Dirk Konopik, Republican

- John Boruff, Republican
- Robert Lauten, Republican
- Al Ramirez, Republican

- Michael Strimling, Democratic
- Orly Taitz, Republican
- Rick Williams, Republican
- Phillip Conlon, Republican
- Nachum Shifren, Republican

- Rogelio Gloria, Republican
- Marsha Feinland, Peace and Freedom
- Nak Shah, Democratic
- Don Krampe, Republican
- Dennis Jackson, Republican
- Don Grundmann, American Independent
- Gail Lightfoot, Libertarian
- David Levitt, Democratic
- Diane Stewart, Democratic
US Congress by District
United States Representative; District 23
- Terry Phillips
- Eric Parker, Republican
- Kevin McCarthy, Republican

United States Representative; District 25
- Lee Rogers, Democratic
- Howard McKeon, Republican

- Dante Acosta, Republican

- Catherine Wright, Republican
United States Representative; District 26
- Linda Parks
- Jess Herrera, Democratic
- Albert Goldberg, Democratic
- Julia Brownley, Democratic
- David Thayne, Democratic
- Tony Strickland, Republican

United States Representative; District 27
- Robert Duran, Republican
- Judy Chu, Democratic
- Jack Orswell, Republican
United States Representative; District 28
- Jenny Worman, Republican
- Massie Munroe, Democratic
- Garen Mailyan, Republican
- Sal Genovese, Democratic
- Jonathan Kalbfeld, Democratic
- Adam Schiff, Democratic
- Phil Jennerjahn, Republican

United States Representative; District 29
- David Hernandez

- Tony Cardenas, Democratic
- Richard Valdez, Democratic
United States Representative; District 30
- Susan Shelley, Republican
- Navraj Singh, Republican
- Vince Gilmore, Democratic
- Brad Sherman, Democratic
- Howard Berman, Democratic
- Mark Reed, Republican

- Michael Powelson, Green
United States Representative; District 32
- G. Gonzalez, Democratic
- David Miller, Republican

- Grace Napolitano, Democratic
United States Representative; District 33
- David Steinman, Green
- William Bloomfield, Jr.

- Timothy Pape, Democratic
- Christopher David, Republican

- Steve Collett, Libertarian

- Bruce Margolin, Democratic
- Henry Waxman, Democratic
- Zein Obagi, Democratic

United States Representative; District 34
- Stephen Smith, Republican

- Howard Johnson, Peace and Freedom
- Xavier Becerra, Democratic
United States Representative; District 35
- Gloria McLeod, Democratic
- Joe Baca, Democratic
- Anthony Vieyra, Green

United States Representative; District 37
United States Representative; District 38
- Benjamin Campos, Republican

- Jorge Robles, Republican

- Linda Sánchez, Democratic
United States Representative; District 39
- Ed Royce, Republican

- Jay Chen, Democratic
- D’Marie Mulattieri
United States Representative; District 40
- David Sanchez, Democratic
- Lucille Roybal-Allard, Democratic
United States Representative; District 42
- Ken S. Calvert, Republican


- Eva S. Johnson, Republican



- Clayton Thibodeau, Republican



United States Representative; District 43
- Maxine Waters, Democratic
- Bob Flores, Democratic

United States Representative; District 44
- Janice Hahn, Democratic
- Laura Richardson, Democratic
Unites States Representative; District 45
- John Webb, Republican



- John Campbell, Republican
- Sukhee Kang, Democrat
United States Representative; District 47
- Steve Foley, Republican
- Alan Lowenthal, Democratic
- Jay Shah, Democratic
- Gary DeLong, Republican

- Sanford Kahn, Republican
- Steven Kuykendall, Republican
- Peter Mathews, Democratic
- Usha Shah, Democratic
State Assembly
Assembly; District 35
- Gerald “Gerry” Manata, Democrat
- K.H. “Katcho” Achadjian, Republican


Member of the State Assembly; District 36
- Thomas Lackey, Republican

- Steve Fox, Democratic
- Ron Smith, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 38
- Edward Headington, Democratic
- Patricia McKeon, Republican
- Paul Strickland, Republican
- Scott Wilk, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 39
- Omar Cuevas, Republican

- Raul Bocanegra, Democratic
- John Paul Lindblad, Green
- Richard Alarcon, Democratic
- Ricardo Benitez, Republican

- Margie Carranza, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 41
- Ed Colton, Republican
- Michael Cacciotti, Democratic
- Donna Lowe, Republican

- Victoria Rusnak, Democratic
- Chris Holden, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 43
- Mike Gatto, Democratic
- Greg Krikorian, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 44
- Eileen MacEnery, Democratic
- Jeffrey Gorell, Republican

- Thomas Mullens, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 45
- Bob Blumenfield, Democratic
- Chris Kolski, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 46
- Jay Stern, Republican

- Adrin Nazarian, Democratic
- Andrew Lachman, Democratic
- Adriano Lecaros, Democratic
- Laurette Healey, Democratic
- Brian Johnson, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 48
- Michael Meza
- Roger Hernandez, Democratic
- Joe Gardner, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 49
- Matthew Lin, Republican

- Edwin Chau, Democratic
- Mitchell Ing, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 50
- Richard Bloom, Democratic
- Torie Osborn, Democratic
- Betsy Butler, Democratic
- Bradly Torgan, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 51
- Oscar Gutierrez, Democratic
- Arturo Chavez, Democratic
- Luis Lopez, Democratic
- Jimmy Gomez, Democratic
- Richard Friedberg, Democratic

Member of the State Assembly; District 52
- Norma Torres, Democratic
- Ray Moors, Democratic
- Paul Avila, Democratic
- Kenny Coble, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 53
- Michael Aldapa, Democratic
- John Pérez, Democratic
- Roger Young, Democratic
- Jose Aguilar, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 54
- Keith McCowen, Republican

- Holly Mitchell, Democratic
- Ed Nicoletti, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 55
- Gregg Fritchle, Democratic
- Curt Hagman, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 56
- Corky Reynaga-Emett, Republican


- V. Manuel Perez, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 57
- Rudy Bermudez, Democratic
- Ian Calderon, Democratic
- Noel Jaimes, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 58
- Sultan Ahmad, Democratic
- Cristina Garcia, Democratic
- Daniel Crespo, Democratic
- Patricia Kotze-Ramos, Republican

- Luis Marquez, Democratic
- Tom Calderon, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 59
- Reginald Jones-Sawyer, Democratic
- Greg Akili, Democratic
- Rodney Robinson, Democratic
- Armenak Nouridjanian, Democratic
- Gertrude Holmes-Magee, Democratic

Member of the State Assembly; District 60
- Jeff Miller, Republican (Incumbent)



- Stan Skipworth, Republican



- JosÉ Luis Pérez, Democratic
- Eric Linder, Republican
- Greg Kraft, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 61
- Joe Ludwig, Republican
- Fredy R. De Leon
- Bill Batey, Republican
- Jose Medina, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 62
- Steven Bradford, Democratic
- Mervin Evans, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 63
- Jack Guerrero, Republican

- Diane Martinez, Democratic
- Cathrin Sargent, Democratic
- Anthony Rendon, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 64
- Isadore Hall, III, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 66
Since I am a candidate in this particular race, Election Forum will abstain from posting ratings or recommendations.—Craig Huey
- Craig Huey, Republican
- Nathan Mintz, Republican
- Al Muratsuchi, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 70
- Bonnie Lowenthal, Democratic
- Martha Flores Gibson, Republican



State Senate
State Senator; District 21
- Star Moffatt, Democratic
- Steve Knight, Republican

State Senator; District 23
- Melissa O’Donnell, Democratic
- Bill Emmerson, Republican

State Senator; District 25
- Ameenah Fuller, Democratic
- Gilbert Gonzales, Republican

- Carol Liu, Democratic
State Senator; District 27
- Fran Pavley, Democratic
- Todd Zink, Republican

State Senator; District 29
- Greg Diamond, Democratic
- Robert Huff, Republican

State Senator; District 33
State Senator; District 35
- Charlotte Svolos, Republican

- Paul Butterfield, Democratic
- Roderick Wright, Democratic
Judicial
Electionforum.org ranks every aspect of a judicial candidate’s record on a scale of 1 (most activist) to 10 (most constructionist).
Nothing is overlooked, from a judge’s rulings to on-the-record statements to American Bar Association ratings. We also look at their stated positions and contributions as well as who’s endorsing them.
Finally, each judge’s career is considered from a bird’s-eye view. Experience. Integrity. Commitment to community. We even personally talk to the candidates.
Ratings:
Judicial Index Average
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Strict Constructionist |
- Positions
- Contributions
- Rulings
- Statements
Qualifications
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| Unqualified |
Very Qualified |
- Experience
- Reputation
- Integrity
- American Bar
Association
ratings
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 3
- Craig Gold – 4
- Laurence N. Kaldor – 4
- Sean D. Coen – 5
- Joe Escalante – 4
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 10
- Kim Smith – 6
- Sanjay T. Kumar – 7
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 38
- Lynn Diane Olson – 3
- Douglas W. Weitzman – 4
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 65
- Matt Schonbrun – 4
- Shannon Knight – 5
- Andrea C. Thompson – 8
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 78
- Kenneth R. Hughey – 9
- James D. Otto – 5
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 114
- Eric Harmon – 5
- Berj Parseghian – 7
- Ben M. Brees – 1
County
District Attorney; County of Los Angeles
- John L. Breault, III
- Jackie Lacey
- Alan Jackson

- Danette E. Meyers
- Carmen Trutanich
- Bobby Grace
Supervisor; County of Los Angeles; Supervisorial District 2
Supervisor; County of Los Angeles; Supervisorial District 5
- Michael D. Antonovich

- M. A. C. “Maestro” Enriquez-Marquez
- Raj Pal Kahlon
Special District
Member, Board of Directors; Central Basin Municipal Water District; Division 1
- Ed Vasquez
- James B. Roybal
- Yvette Lizette Silva
Member, Board of Directors; Central Basin Municipal Water District; Division 4
- Rudy C. Montalvo
- Leticia Vasquez
Member, Board of Directors; Central Basin Municipal Water District; Division 5
- Tony Mendoza
- Jay W. Gray
- Phillip D. Hawkins
Party Committee—most districts not researched
Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Los Angeles; Assembly District 43 (7 Elected)
- Judith Durning
- Ryan Ford
- Lenore Solis
- Mary “Mell” Flynn
- Mark Vafiades
- Dale Samson
- Chance Glasco
- Nicholas Paul Renzi
- Victor Phillip Alkana
- D. “Doffie” Lewis
- Linda P. Sheffield
- William E. Saracino



- Ben Jones
- Elliott Graham
Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Los Angeles; Assembly District 48 (7 Elected)
- Robert B. Ewing
- David Miller
- Starret J. Meyer
- Marlene F. Osborn
- Judy Marie Nelson
- Valerie R. Evans
- Peggy A. Mew
- Sheena Lynn Ewing
- Kathy Howard
- Jorge Huaman
- Kevin Stapleton
- Mike Spence



Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Los Angeles; Assembly District 58 (7 Elected)
- Grace Hu


- Allen G. Wood



- Haridas Terhanian
- Jo Marie Johnson
- Sergio Estevez
- Dan N. Cristea
- Paul Kim
- Rick Royse
- Matt S. Kauble
Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Los Angeles; Assembly District 62 (7 Elected)
- Marco Antonio “Tony” Leal
- Julius D. Wilson



- Carl Frederick Davis, Jr.



- Douglas G. Ehlers
- Maureen Johnson



- Dale A. Wallace
- Jennifer Tyler
- David J. Picard
- Mary Miller
- Carol L. Cole
- Gabriel Dibble
Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Los Angeles; Assembly District 66 (7 Elected)
- David Frederick Hadley



- Bryan Wayne Matthews
- Patricia O. Lagrelius
- Kenneth Martin Adler
- William L. Schmidt



- Kenneth A. Hartley
- Paul A. Contreras
- Steve Redlich



- Kim Mac Mullan
- Ketnapa Siri
- John H. Nunn
- Paul M. Nowatka
- Larry E. Jones
- Laine Truelove McNally
- John J. Parsons
- G. Rick Marshall



- Kyle D. Ebersole
Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Los Angeles; Assembly District 70 (7 Elected)
- Lydia Gutierrez



- Nancy Jean Sciortino
- Davina M. Keiser
- Dave Najar
- Charles R. Eldred, Jr.



- Mark A. Voelker
- John Fer



- Tina M. Thompson
Local Measures
City of Compton
NO Measure B City Council District Formation — City of Compton (Charter Amendment – Majority Approval Required)
County of Los Angeles
NO Measure H L.A. County Hotel Occupancy Tax Continuation Measure — County of Los Angeles (Ordinance – Majority Approval Required)
City of Los Angeles
NO Measure L L.A. County Landfill Tax Continuation Measure — City of Los Angeles (Ordinance – Majority Approval Required)
City of Pasadena
YES Measure A Formation of Geographic Sub-Districts Within Pasadena Unified School District — City of Pasadena (Charter Amendment – Majority Approval Required)
NO Measure CK School Improvement Funding — Sulphur Springs Union Elementary School District (School Bonds – 55% Approval Required)
NO Measure CO School Improvement Funding — Charter Oak Unified School District (School Bonds – 55% Approval Required)
2012 Voter Guide Recommendations
for Orange County
If our recommended candidate won the election, a Smiley appears next to their name. If our candidate lost, a frowny face appears.
We appreciate each person who voted at the polls, every one of our readers and all of you who forwarded the recommendations to friends, church members and your families.
We appreciate each person who voted at the polls, every one of our readers and all of you who forwarded the recommendations to friends, church members and your families.
Ratings:
Every candidate is considered after thorough research; we also have a questionnaire for candidates to complete.


: Strongest endorsement for values voters

: Above average
: Better than opponent, vote represents “lesser of two evils”
- No Endorsement: We either oppose the candidates or have found no reason to support a candidate. If you don’t vote for a candidate or issue, all your other votes still count.
Note: Historically third party candidates and write—in candidates do not win statewide elections in California. Click here to see article on Voting Your Christian Values.
County by City
President
President of the United States; Democractic Party
President of the United States; Republican Party Party
- Charles Roemer, III, Republican
- Ron Paul, Republican
- Newt Gingrich, Republican
- Rick Santorum, Republican
- Mitt Romney, Republican
- Fred Krager, Republican
President of the United States; American Independent Party
- Edward Noonan, American Independent
- Laurie Roth, American Independent
- Mad Max Riekse, American Independent
President of the United States; Green Party
- Jill Stein, Green
- Kent Mesplay, Green
- Roseanne Barr, Green
President of the United States; Libertarian Party
- Gary Johnson, Libertarian
- James Ogle, Libertarian
- Bill Still, Libertarian
- R. J. Harris<, Libertarian/li>
- Roger Gray, Libertarian
- Lee Wrights, Libertarian
- Barbara Waymire, Libertarian
- Scott Keller, Libertarian
- Carl Person, Libertarian
President of the United States; Peace and Freedom Party
- Ross Anderson, Peace and Freedom
- Stephen Durham, Peace and Freedom
- Stewart Alexander, Peace and Freedom
US Legislature
United States Senator
- Nachum Shifren, Republican

- David Levitt, Democratic
- Don Grundmann, American Independent
- Don Krampe, Republican
- Michael Strimling, Democratic
- Diane Stewart, Democratic
- Colleen Fernald, Democratic
- Robert Lauten, Republican
- Daniel Hughes, Republican

- Orly Taitz, Republican
- Rogelio Gloria, Republican
- Marsha Feinland, Peace and Freedom
- Al Ramirez, Republican

- Dirk Konopik, Republican

- Elizabeth Emken, Republican

- Rick Williams, Republican
- Oscar Braun, Republican
- Dennis Jackson, Republican
- Kabiruddin Ali, Peace and Freedom
- John Boruff, Republican
- Phillip Conlon, Republican
- Nak Shah, Democratic
- Gail Lightfoot, Libertarian
- Dianne Feinstein, Democratic
United States Representative; District 8
- Angela Valles, Republican
- Gregg Imus, Republican
- Bill Jensen, Republican
- John Pinkerton, Democratic
- Joseph D. Napolitano, Republican
- Jackie Conaway, Democratic
- Anthony Adams
- Dennis L. Albertsen, Republican
- Paul Cook, Republican
- Ryan McEachron, Republican
- George T. Craig, Republican
- Phil Liberatore, Republican



- Brad Mitzelfelt, Republican
United States Representative; District 38
- Benjamin Campos, Republican

- Jorge Robles, Republican

- Linda Sánchez, Democratic
United States Representative; District 39
- Ed Royce, Republican

- Jay Chen, Democratic
- D’Marie Mulattieri
United States Representative; District 45
- Sukhee Kang, Democratic
- John Webb, Republican

- John Campbell, Republican

United States Representative; District 46
- John Cullum, Republican
- Jerry Hayden, Republican
- Pat Garcia, Republican
- Loretta Sanchez, Democratic
- Jorge Rocha
United States Representative; District 47
- Steve Foley, Republican
- Alan Lowenthal, Democratic
- Jay Shah, Democratic
- Gary DeLong, Republican

- Sanford Kahn, Republican
- Steven Kuykendall, Republican
- Peter Mathews, Democratic
- Usha Shah, Democratic
United States Representative; District 48
- Dana Rohrabacher, Republican

- Alan Schlar
- Ramin Varasteh, Democratic
United States Representative; District 49
- Jerry Tetalman, Democratic
- Richard Eiden
- Albin Novinec
- Darrell Issa, Republican

State Legislature
State Senator; District 29
- Greg Diamond, Democratic
- Robert Huff, Republican
State Senator; District 37
- Steven Young, Democratic
- Mimi Walters, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 55
- Gregg Fritchle, Democratic
- Curt Hagman, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 65
- Sharon Quirk-Silva, Democratic
- Chris Norby, Republican



Member of the State Assembly; District 68
- Donald Wagner, Republican

- Christina Avalos, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 69
- Francisco Barragán, Democratic
- Michele Martinez, Democratic
- Julio Perez, Democratic
- Jose Moreno, Republican

- Tom Daly, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 72
- Travis Allen, Republican
- Joe Dovinh, Democratic
- Troy Edgar, Republican



- Albert Ayala, Democratic
- Long Pham, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 73
- James Corbett, Democratic
- Diane Harkey, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 74
- Leslie Daigle, Republican
- Robert Rush, Democratic
- Allan Mansoor, Republican

Judicial
Electionforum.org ranks every aspect of a judicial candidate’s record on a scale of 1 (most activist) to 10 (most constructionist).
Nothing is overlooked, from a judge’s rulings to on-the-record statements to American Bar Association ratings. We also look at their stated positions and contributions as well as who’s endorsing them.
Finally, each judge’s career is considered from a bird’s-eye view. Experience. Integrity. Commitment to community. We even personally talk to the candidates.
Ratings:
Judicial Index Average
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| Judicial Activist |
Strict Constructionist |
- Positions
- Contributions
- Rulings
- Statements
Qualifications
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| Unqualified |
Very Qualified |
- Experience
- Reputation
- Integrity
- American Bar
Association
ratings
Superior Court Judge; County of Orange; Office 1
- Eugene Jizhak – 5
- Deborah J. Chuang – 7
County
Supervisor; County of Orange; Supervisorial District 1
- Steve Rocco
- Janet Nguyen

Supervisor; County of Orange; Supervisorial District 3
- Deborah Pauly

- Todd Spitzer

City
Shall xxx1 be recalled as Council Member; City of Fullerton? (Yes/No)
Council member to succeed xxx1 if recalled; City of Fullerton
- Greg Sebourn
- Jane Rands
- Paula Williams
- Rick Alvarez
Shall xxx2 be recalled as Council Member; City of Fullerton? (Yes/No)
Council member to succeed xxx2 if recalled; City of Fullerton
- Dorothy A. Birsic
- Glenn Georgieff
- Matthew Hakim
- Roberta J. Reid
- Travis Kiger
Shall xxx3 be recalled as Council Member; City of Fullerton? (Yes/No)
Council member to succeed xxx3 if recalled; City of Fullerton
- Sean Paden
- Doug Chaffee
- Barry Levinson
- Matthew Rowe
Schools
Member; County Board of Education; Trustee Area 1
- Robert Morris Hammond

- Eleazar Guardiola Elizondo
- Arturo “Art” Pedroza
- Ken Khanh Nguyen
Member; County Board of Education; Trustee Area 3
- Ken L. Williams, Jr.

- Mary Galuska
Party Committee
Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Orange; State Assembly District 74 (6 Elected)
- Rhonda Rohrabacher
- Jeff Mathews
- Scott Baugh
- John Draper
- Scott “Scotty” Peotter
- John Warner
- Allan Bartlett
- Daniel Marshall
- Gary Morse
- Don Hansen
- Jon Aiken
- Emily Sanford
- Christina L. Shea
- Richard “Dick” Palmer
- Thomas A. “T. J.” Fuentes, Jr.
- Bill Dunlap
The following elected offices are not shown on the ballot because an insufficient number of candidates completed the filings.
2012 Voter Guide Recommendations
for Riverside County
Judicial
Electionforum.org ranks every aspect of a judicial candidate’s record on a scale of 1 (most activist) to 10 (most constructionist).
Nothing is overlooked, from a judge’s rulings to on-the-record statements to American Bar Association ratings. We also look at their stated positions and contributions as well as who’s endorsing them.
Finally, each judge’s career is considered from a bird’s-eye view. Experience. Integrity. Commitment to community. We even personally talk to the candidates.
Ratings:
Judicial Index Average
 |
| Judicial Activist |
Strict Constructionist |
- Positions
- Contributions
- Rulings
- Statements
Qualifications
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| Unqualified |
Very Qualified |
- Experience
- Reputation
- Integrity
- American Bar
Association
ratings
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Riverside; Office 1
- Tom Eckhardt – 4
- Victoria Cameron – 7
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Riverside; Office 2
- Michael J. Kennedy – 7
- James “Jim” Cox – 6
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Riverside; Office 9
- John A. Henry – 7
- Craig G. Riemer – 6
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Riverside; Office 12
- Gary B. Tranbarger – 8
- Richard T. Nixon – 6
School
Member; Riverside County Board of Education; Trustee Area 3
Member; Riverside County Board of Education; Trustee Area 4
Member; Riverside County Board of Education; Trustee Area 5
Member; Riverside County Board of Education; Trustee Area 6
Member; Riverside County Board of Education; Trustee Area 7
City
Mayor; City of Riverside
County
County Supervisor; Riverside County; Supervisorial District 1
County Supervisor; Riverside County; Supervisorial District 3
Local Measures
YES Measure E. Appoint City Auditor — City of Riverside (Charter Amendment – Majority Approval Required)
NO Measure F. Create A Commission on Sustainability — City of Riverside (Charter Amendment – Majority Approval Required)
NO Measure G. Change Election Date for Run-Offs — City of Riverside (Charter Amendment – Majority Approval Required)
YES Measure H. Amend Authority of City Manager — City of Riverside (Charter Amendment – Majority Approval Required)
NO Measure I. Amend Maintenance Oversightfor Parks & Recreation — City of Riverside (Majority Approval Required)
YES Measure J. Electronic Bids for Public Works Contracts — City of Riverside (Charter Amendment – Majority Approval Required)
YES Measure K. Non Substaintive Language Changes — City of Riverside (Charter Amendment – Majority Approval Required)
NO Measure L. School Improvement Bonds — Val Verde Unified School District (55% Approval Required)
NO Measure M. — Jurupa Unified School District
2012 Voter Guide Recommendations
for San Bernardino County
US Legislature
United States Representative; District 8
- George Craig, Republican
- Ryan McEachron, Republican
- Jackie Conaway, Democratic
- William Imus, Republican
- Phil Liberatore, Republican



- Anthony Adams
- Dennis Albertsen, Republican
- John Pinkerton, Democratic
- Brad Mitzelfelt, Republican
- William Jensen, Republican
- Angela Valles, Republican
- Paul Cook, Republican
- Joseph Napolitano, Republican
United States Representative; District 27
- Robert Duran, Republican
- Judy Chu, Democratic
- Jack Orswell, Republican

United States Representative; District 31
- Gary Miller, Republican



- Robert “Bob” Dutton, Republican


- Pete Aguilar, Democratic
- Rita Ramirez-Dean, Democratic
- Renea Wickman, Democratic
- Justin Kim, Democratic
United States Representative; District 35
- Gloria McLeod, Democratic
- Joe Baca, Democratic
- Anthony Vieyra, Green

United States Representative; District 39
- Ed Royce, Republican

- Jay Chen, Democratic
- D’Marie Mulattieri
State Assembly
Member of the State Assembly; District 33
- John Coffey, Democratic
- William Jahn, Republican
- Tim Donnelly, Republican



Member of the State Assembly; District 36
- Thomas Lackey, Republican

- Steve Fox, Democratic
- Ron Smith, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 40
- Russell Warner, Democratic
- Michael Morrell, Republican



Member of the State Assembly; District 41
- Ed Colton, Republican
- Michael Cacciotti, Democratic
- Donna Lowe, Republican

- Victoria Rusnak, Democratic
- Chris Holden, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 42
- Brian Nestande, Republican

- Mark Orozco, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 47
- Jeane Ensley, Republican



- Cheryl Brown, Democratic
- Joe Baca, Jr., Democratic
- Thelma Beach, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 52
- Norma Torres, Democratic
- Ray Moors, Democratic
- Paul Avila, Democratic
- Kenny Coble, Republican

Member of the State Assembly; District 55
- Gregg Fritchle, Democratic
- Curt Hagman, Republican

State Senator
State Senator; District 21
- Star Moffatt, Democratic
- Steve Knight, Republican

State Senator; District 23
- Melissa O’Donnell, Democratic
- Bill Emmerson, Republican

State Senator; District 25
- Ameenah Fuller, Democratic
- Gilbert Gonzales, Republican

- Carol Liu, Democratic
State Senator; District 29
- Greg Diamond, Democratic
- Robert Huff, Republican

Party Committee
Member, Board of Supervisors; County of San Bernardino; District 1
- Russell E. Blewett
- Robert Wayne Smith


- Richard C. Roelle


- Michael Paul Orme


- Jermaine Wright
- Robert Alan Lovingood


- Bret Lee Henry
Member, Board of Supervisors; County of San Bernardino; District 3
- Neil Derry


- James R. Bagley
- James C. Ramos
Member, Board of Supervisors; County of San Bernardino; District 5
- Josie Gonzales
- John M. Taack

- Silvia J. Marroquin
2012 Voter Guide Recommendations
for Santa Barbara County
US Legislature
United States Representative; District 24
- Christopher Mitchum, Republican

- Abel Maldonado, Republican
- Lois Capps, Democratic
- Matt Boutte
State Assembly
Member of the State Assembly; District 35
- Gerald Manata, Democratic
- K. H. Achadjian, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 37
- Rob Walter, Republican
- Das Williams, Democratic
State Senate
State Senator; District 19
- Hannah-Beth Jackson, Democratic
- Jason Hodge, Democratic
- Michael Stoker, Republican

2012 Voter Guide Recommendations
for San Diego County
US Legislature
United States Senator
- Don Grundmann, American Independent
- Daniel Hughes, Republican

- Dennis Jackson, Republican
- Colleen Fernald, Democratic
- Gail Lightfoot, Libertarian
- Kabiruddin Ali, Peace and Freedom
- Dianne Feinstein, Democratic
- David Levitt, Democratic
- Al Ramirez, Republican

- Orly Taitz, Republican
- Phillip Conlon, Republican
- Michael Strimling, Democratic
- Elizabeth Emken, Republican

- Robert Lauten, Republican
- Rick Williams, Republican
- Oscar Braun, Republican
- Marsha Feinland, Peace and Freedom
- John Boruff, Republican
- Nak Shah, Democratic
- Rogelio Gloria, Republican
- Don Krampe, Republican
- Diane Stewart, Democratic
- Nachum Shifren, Republican

- Dirk Konopik, Republican

United States Representative; District 49
- Darrell Issa, Republican
- Albin Novinec
- Jerry Tetalman, Democratic
- Richard Eiden
United States Representative; District 50
- David Secor, Democratic
- Connie Frankowiak, Democratic
- Terri Linnell, Republican

- Duncan Hunter, Republican

- Michael Benoit, Libertarian
United States Representative; District 51
- Juan Vargas, Democratic
- Xanthi Gionis, Republican
- Denise Ducheny, Democratic
- Michael Crimmins, Republican


- Daniel Ramirez, Democratic


- Bernard Portley, Republican
- John Brooks, Democratic
United States Representative; District 52
- Brian Bilbray, Republican
- John Stahl, Republican
- Scott Peters, Democratic
- John Subka, Republican
- Ehab Shehata
- Gene Carswell, Republican
- Lori Saldaña, Democratic
- Wayne Iverson, Republican
- Shirley Decourt-Park, Democratic
- Merrill Doyle
United States Representative; District 53
- Susan Davis, Democratic
- Nick Popaditch, Republican
State Assembly
Member of the State Assembly; District 67
- Phil Paule, Republican


- Bob Magee, Republican
- William T. Akana, Republican
- Melissa Melendez, Republican
- Kenneth C. Dickson, Republican



Member of the State Assembly; District 71
- Brian Jones, Republican



- John McLaughlin, Republican
- Patrick Hurley, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 75
- Matthew Herold, Democratic


- Marie Waldron, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 76
- Rocky Chavez, Republican
- Farrah Douglas, Republican
- Sherry Hodges, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 77
- Dustin Steiner, Republican
- Ruben Hernandez, Democratic
- Brian Maienschein, Republican


- Greg Laskaris
Member of the State Assembly; District 78
- Robert Williams, Republican
- Ralph Denney, Republican
- Toni Atkins, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 79
- Matthew Mendoza, Republican
- Sid Voorakkara, Democratic
- Patricia Washington, Democratic
- Shirley Weber, Democratic
- Rodolfo Ramirez, Democratic
- Mary England, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 80
- Benjamin Hueso, Democratic
- Derrick Roach, Republican
State Senate
State Senator; District 39
- George Plescia, Republican
- Marty Block, Democratic
- Patrick Marsh, Democratic
Judicial
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Nothing is overlooked, from a judge’s rulings to on-the-record statements to American Bar Association ratings. We also look at their stated positions and contributions as well as who’s endorsing them.
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Superior Court Judge; County of San Diego; Office 24
- Terrie Eileen Roberts – 3
- David Berry – 9
Superior Court Judge; County of San Diego; Office 25
- George F. Schaefer – 5
- Jim Miller – 8
- Robert Amador – 6
Superior Court Judge; County of San Diego; Office 34
- Garland Peed – 7
- Gary George Kreep – 9
County
Supervisor; County of San Diego; Supervisorial District 1
Supervisor; County of San Diego; Supervisorial District 2
- Rudy Reyes
- Dianne S. Jacob
Supervisor; County of San Diego; Supervisorial District 3
- Stephen Pate
- Dave Roberts
- Steve Danon
- Bryan M. Ziegler
- Carl Hilliard
City
Council Member; City of Chula Vista; Seat 3
- Larry Breitfelder
- Guillermo Briseno
- Pamela Bensoussan
- Bob Castaneda
Council Member; City of Chula Vista; Seat 4
- Mary Salas
- Linda Wagner
- London Meservy
Mayor; City of San Diego
- Carl De Maio
- Tobiah L. Pettus
- Nathan Fletcher
- Bonnie Dumanis
- Bob Filner
City Attorney; City of San Diego
Council Member; City of San Diego; Council District 1
- Ray Ellis
- Bryan W. Pease
- Sherri S. Lightner
- Dennis E. Ridz
Council Member; City of San Diego; Council District 3
Council Member; City of San Diego; Council District 5
Council Member; City of San Diego; Council District 7
- Nathan E. Johnson
- Mat Kostrinsky
- Scott Sherman
- Rik Hauptfeld
Council Member; City of San Diego; Council District 9
- Mateo Camarillo
- Marti Emerald
School
Member; San Diego County Board of Education; District 1
- Gregg Robinson
- John Witt
- Bob Cornelius
- Barbara Carpenter
Member; San Diego County Board of Education; District 2
- Jerry R. Rindone
- Lyn Neylon
Member; San Diego County Board of Education; District 4
- John M. Rajcic
- Mark C. Anderson
Trustee; San Diego Community College District; Trustee Area B
- Sean Thomas Hamilton
- James M. Hester
- Bernie Rhinerson
- Scott L. Hasson
Trustee; San Diego Unified School District; Trustee Area A
- Jared B. Hamilton
- Mark Powell
- John Lee Evans
Trustee; San Diego Unified School District; Trustee Area D
Trustee; San Diego Unified School District; Trustee Area E
- William S. Ponder
- Marne R. Foster
Local Propositions
YES Proposition A. Prohibits the City from Requiring Project Labor Agreements on City Construction Projects — City of San Diego (Majority Approval Required)
YES Proposition B. Amends City Charter Regarding Retirements Benefits — City of San Diego (Charter Amendment – Majority Approval Required)
NO Proposition C. City Council and Attorney Charter Amendment — City of Chula Vista (Majority Approval Required)
YES Proposition D. Change to Charter City — City of El Cajon (Majority Approval Required)
YES Proposition E. — City of Oceanside (Majority Approval Required)
YES Proposition F. City Elections — City of Oceanside (Charter Amendment – Majority Approval Required)
NO Proposition G. Bonds — Mountain Empire Unified School District (55% Approval Required)
NO Proposition H. Bonds — Alpine Union School District (55% Approval Required)