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GOVERNOR'S RACE

Please note: many news organizations remove articles from their web sites or put them into archives after a certain period of time; if you are interested in a particular story highlighted below, but can't access it due to a broken link, please contact us for assistance. Click here for archived news story links from 2001.
 
Long Shots: In race for Davis' job, they trail the field, Sacramento Bee, February 25, 2002
Riordan tries to sell style over specifics, San Diego Union Tribune, February 12, 2002
Devoted to Service, But a Political Rookie, Los Angeles Times, February 12, 2002
Jones Attacks Riordan's Stand on Education, Los Angeles Times, February 12, 2002
Simon Draws Conservative Line in Sand, Los Angeles Times, February 6, 2002
Ad Watch: Gray Davis, San Francisco Chronicle, February 6, 2002
GOP hopefuls list cures for ailing economy, San Francisco Chronicle, February 5, 2002
New TV ad skewers Riordan on abortion, San Francisco Chronicle, February 5, 2002
Jones' Catch-22: If You Can't Raise Any Funds, You Can't Attract Any Funds, Los Angeles Times, February 4, 2002
Calif. airways pounded by ad war early in Governor's race, Washington Post, February 3, 2002
Gray Davis' puppeteer, San Francisco Chronicle, February 3, 2002
GOP's candidate in training, Sacramento Bee, February 3, 2002
AdWatch: Ad skews Riordan abortion views, Sacramento Bee, February 3, 2002
Small parties can help pick next governor, San Diego Union Tribune, February 3, 2002
Riordan forced to take the gloves off after Davis unleashes attack ads, San Francisco Chronicle, February 2, 2002
Jones keeps his cool playing catch-up, San Francisco Chronicle, February 2, 2002
Davis Ads Aim to Cripple Riordan Before Primary, Los Angeles Times, February 1, 2002
Simon and Jones Promise to Protect Local Tax Revenues, Los Angeles Times, February 1, 2002
Davis' rating continues skid, San Francisco Chronicle, January 31, 2002
Riordan might be overselling a good school idea, Sacramento Bee, January 31, 2002
Simon touts partnerships, Contra Costa Times, January 31, 2002
Riordan: 'Pro-choice' as mayor and now, Sacramento Bee, January 30, 2002
Riordan returns Enron donation, Sacramento Bee, January 30, 2002
Davis lashes out at Riordan on abortion rights stand, San Francisco Chronicle, January 30, 2002
Ad Watch: Gray Davis, San Francisco Chronicle, January 30, 2002
In Uphill Fight, Simon Focuses on Agriculture, Los Angeles Times, January 30, 2002
Davis and Foe Close in Poll, Los Angeles Times, January 29, 2002
Boost from Giuliani doubles Simon support, poll shows, San Francisco Chronicle, January 29, 2002
Governor struggling on all fronts as attack ads take gloves off race, Stockton Record, January 29, 2002
Riordan silent on abortion flap, San Francisco Chronicle, January 29, 2002
Davis TV Ads Attack Riordan, Los Angeles Times, January 29, 2002
GOP hopeful pushes reservoir plans, Fresno Bee, January 29, 2002
Hoping to Run California, and Recast the Republicans, New York Times, January 28, 2002
GOP candidates split on abortion issue, San Francisco Chronicle, January 28, 2002
Jones supporters keep the faith on election chances, Fresno Bee, January 28, 2002
Riordan campaign decides to stay away from the details, San Jose Mercury News, January 27, 2002
HHS Hands Riordan an Edge on Health Care, Los Angeles Times, January 27, 2002
Jones assails Davis, Riordan about Enron, Fresno Bee, January 27, 2002
GOP hopefuls offer rival budget visions, Sacramento Bee, January 27, 2002
Davis ad assails Riordan, San Francisco Chronicle, January 26, 2002
Ad Watch: Governor's Race, San Francisco Chronicle, January 26, 2002
Republican candidate hopes education plan earns high marks, San Francisco Chronicle, January 26, 2002
Riordan supports amnesty for immigrants, Orange County Register, January 26, 2002
Riordan sets pace in election donations, Contra Costa times, January 26, 2002
Riordan and Davis Widen Money Lead, Los Angeles Times, January 25, 2002
Davis confronts stormy 'media weather' as he seeks re-election, Sacramento Bee, January 25, 2002
Charges of vagueness fly in race for governor, San Diego Union Tribune, January 24, 2002
Three Republicans struggle for their party's future, Sacramento Bee, January 24, 2002
Jones Assails Riordan as Simon Stays on Sidelines, Los Angeles Times, January 24, 2002
Riordan details possible plans, San Jose Mercury News, January 24, 2002
Riordan: Local is best for schools, Sacramento Bee, January 24, 2002
Jones Shines in Debate, but How to Build on It?, Los Angeles Times, January 24, 2002
GOP candidates slam Davis, each other, San Francisco Chronicle, January 23, 2002
GOP race gathers speed, Sacramento Bee, January 23, 2002
A look at key issues in the GOP debate, Sacramento Bee, January 23, 2002
Riordan emerges from first GOP primary debate without a scratch, Sacramento Bee, January 23, 2002
Riordan's foes aim appeals at GOP faithful, Sacramento Bee, January 23, 2002
GOP hopefuls blame Davis for energy crisis, San Francisco Chronicle, January 22, 2002
Jones proposes 'teaching academies', Sacramento Bee, January 22, 2002
Simon Gets Jarvis Group's Nod, Promises to Veto Any Tax Increase, Los Angeles Times, January 22, 2002
Davis seeks support from environmental leaders, Sacramento Bee, January 22, 2002
A Case of the Blahs in GOP Primary, Los Angeles Times, January 21, 2002
GOP candidates hope debate galvanizes public, San Francisco Chronicle, January 21, 2002
GOP trio prep for TV debate, Sacramento Bee, January 21, 2002
GOP candidates are ducking tough budget choices, Sacramento Bee, January 21, 2002

Archived news stories from 2001



CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE CONTESTS

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'Longshot' lands in schools chief race, Sacramento Bee, March 7, 2002
Garamendi gets another shot at state insurance post, San Diego Union-Tribune, March 7, 2002
Big spenders winning in 2 top statewide races, San Francisco Chronicle, March 6, 2002
Garamendi leads insurance commissioner race, San Francisco Chronicle, March 6, 2002
O'Connell leads race for schools chief, San Francisco Chronicle, March 6, 2002
Focus for insurance race right on money, San Diego Union-Tribune, March 3, 2002
AdWatch: Executive Life debacle revived in Calderon ad, Sacramento Bee, March 3, 2002
16 are seeking 4 coveted posts on tax board, Los Angeles Times, March 1, 2002
Eu, 79, could retake secretary of state job, Oakland Tribune, March 1, 2002
Insurance industry's donations debated, Contra Costa Times, March 1, 2002
Democrats turn up volume in race for insurance chief, Sacramento Bee, March 1, 2002
Insurance czar primary heats up, San Francisco Chronicle, March 1, 2002
Foes find Lockyer is difficult to unseat, Los Angeles Times, March 1, 2002
Many unsure in state races, Sacramento Bee, February 28, 2002
Schools chief race hinges on undecided voters, San Francisco Chronicle, February 28, 2002
Garamendi, Eu out front in poll, San Diego Union-Tribune, February 28, 2002
Voters undecided in many races, San Francisco Chronicle, February 6, 2002
Sparks fly in debate for state insurance commissioner post, Sacramento Bee, January 25, 2002
Voters will have another chance to fill scandal-tinged position, Sacramento Bee, January 15, 2002
State education chief's term wanes, Contra Costa Times, January 7, 2002
Garamendi seeks re-election to insurance post, Stockton Record, January 3, 2002
Politicians jump for job of insurance commissioner, Orange County Register, December 16, 2001
Controller candidates largely unknown, San Francisco Chronicle, November 26, 2001
Candidates filling slots for next year's primary, Contra Costa Times, November 19, 2001
Calderon defends his donations, San Jose Mercury News, November 19, 2001
Riordan: Mixed reviews on L.A. school reforms, Sacramento Bee, November 18, 2001
Former governors back GOP's Andal, Stockton Record, November 15, 2001
Entry marks second GOP hopeful planning challenge to Bustamante, Los Angeles Daily News, November 13, 2001
Two may run against Lockyer, San Francisco Chronicle, November 8, 2001
Hopefuls for state posts file declarations of intent, San Jose Mercury News, November 8, 2001
Preview of 2002 state races, Contra Costa Times, November 8, 2001
 

Archived news stories from 2001



This page first published February 24, 2002 -- final update May 10, 2002