Politics & Government
Claremont and La Verne Patch 2012 Election Guide
Do you feel prepared to vote today? If you need some quick refreshers, here are a few links that will help you with the federal, state and local candidates and issues you will be voting on.
Election Day is has finally arrived. Here’s what you need to know before you begin to fill out your ballot.
Local's not only have to vote between giving President Barack Obama another four years or electing Republican challenger Governor Mitt Romney, voters will have to sift through a long list of local representatives and measures.
In Los Angeles County, many Democratic incumbents face new Republican challengers, but experts say redrawn districts have placed the Democrats with a strong advantage.
Find out what's happening in Claremont-La Vernefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
With 11 state measures on a crowded ballot, the propositions with the most attention are Proposition 30 and 38, both proposing increased funding for education through higher taxes.
Remember, polls are scheduled to be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Find out what's happening in Claremont-La Vernefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
For information on where your polling place is, visit the Registrar of Voters website.
Check back with Claremont-La Verne Patch on Election Day for all-day coverage and results.
Barack Obama/Joseph Biden, Democratic
Mitt Romney/Paul Ryan, Republican
Patch Coverage of the Presidential Debates
Who Won the First Presidential Debate?
Who Won the Second Presidential Debate?
Poll: Who Won the Final Presidential Debate?
Who Won the Vice Presidential Debate?
Romney or Obama?: Who Insiders Say Won the Presidential Debate
Final Presidential Debate: California Political Insiders Say Who Won
Third Party Presidential Candidates
Jill Stein/Cheri Honkala, Green
Jerry White/Phyllis Scherrer (Write-In)
Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson/Luis J. Rodriguez (Write-In)
Roseanne Barr/Cindy Sheehan, Peace and Freedom
Sheila "Samm" Tittle/Matthew Allen Turner (Write-In)
Gary Johnson/James P. Gray, Libertarian
Ron Paul/Andrew Napolitano (Write-In)
Thomas Hoefling/Robert Ornelas, American Independent
Virgil Goode/James Clymer (Write-In)
Stewart Alexander/Alex Mendoza (Write-In)
James Harris/Alyson Kennedy (Write-In)
Stephen Durham/Christina Lopez (Write-In)
United States Senator
Elizabeth Emken, Republican
Dianne Feinstein, Democratic
State Senator District 25
Carol Liu, Democrat
Gil Gonzalez, Republican
United States Representative; District 27
Jack Orswell, Republican
Judy Chu, Democratic
Coverage of District 27 Candidates
Six Questions for Congresional Candidate Jack Orswell
Orswell Calls Chu Out for Debate No-Shows
27th Candidates Move on to November
Congressional District 32 (Serving La Verne)
David L. Miller, Republican
Grace Napolitano, Democrat
Statewide Ballot Measures
California voters will decide on 11 propositions. Check out Patch’s California Proposition Voter Guide for details on each of the propositions.
Los Angeles County Measures
Los Angeles County voters will decide on three county ballot measures.
In Measure A, voters will determine whether to change the LA County Assessor office from an elected position to an appointed position.
Measure J extends the on-half cent sales tax for transportation spending for 30 years.
Measure B would require porn actors to wear condoms on set.
Coverage of Los Angeles County Ballot Measures
LA Supervisors Move Ahead with Condom Initiative
LA County CEO Rcommends County Assessor
Huff: Measure J Could Hinder Transportation Projects
Claremont Officials Angry Over Measure J
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