In possibly pivotal CA-3 House race, can Jones catch Kiley?
As predicted by SactoPolitico for most of the past two years, no midterm Red wave or tsunami ever materialized and control of the U.S....
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Nov. 13, 2022 – Vol. 3, Issue 5
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Jeff Burdick
- Nov 5, 2022
Analysis: Jury partially out on what early California voting data means
In political analysis, it’s essential to know the difference between tea leaves and dependable empirical data. Unfortunately, this is no...
Jeff Burdick
- Mar 5, 2022
By the numbers: Digging into California’s voter spectrum
In politics and media, smart accurate information is essential. For politicos, good data helps make for more precise strategy and more...
Jeff Burdick
- Nov 26, 2021
Can Sacto Progressives gain from House redistricting?
California is among the most progressive states in the U.S. This is reflected in Congress with 22 of the 96 members of the Congressional...
Jeff Burdick
- Sep 30, 2021
New trends favoring Calif. Dems in U.S. House races
Politicos throughout California are closely awaiting the outcome of the redistricting for federal and state seats. Per a decision last...
Jeff Burdick
- Jul 29, 2021
Dizzying by design: Valadao’s complicated fundraising
Last week, The New Republic published the results of my four-month investigation into widespread use of a previously obscure campaign...
Jeff Burdick
- Apr 14, 2021
Orangevale by the numbers: Reason for GOP concern
Orangevale is keystone of the once overwhelmingly Republican northeast corner of Sacramento County. But while Folsom has already turned...
Jeff Burdick
- Mar 31, 2021
GOP slips more in latest California registration stats
There is Red versus Blue in politics. Then there is just going into the red as a party. Despite the California GOP believing the recall...
Jeff Burdick
- Feb 5, 2021
Fine(d) Bedfellows Pt. 1: Worst corporations donate big
This article is part one of two, and part of Sacto Politico’s ongoing “Shame of Our Campaigns” series. For other articles in the series,...
Jeff Burdick
- Feb 5, 2021
Growing Rancho Cordova gets younger, more Progressive
To hear most Democratic residents of Rancho Cordova explain it, Rancho Cordova is a politically conservative to moderate municipality. “I...
Jeff Burdick
- Feb 5, 2021
Despite some erosion, Citrus Heights stays GOP country
Citrus Heights is known for its mall and to a much lesser degree an amusing intersection where Sunrise (Boulevard) implausibly meets...
Jeff Burdick
- Jan 19, 2021
Sacramento Progressives quietly sent $2.3M outside area
During the 2019-2020 election cycle, Sacramento County residents donated a surprising $2.3 million at the federal level to Progressive...
Jeff Burdick
- Jan 5, 2021
Folsom’s Blues: Sliding into swing territory
In the 2020 general election, Sacramento County reached its highest voter participation level (82.6%) since 1964, but outpacing every...
Jeff Burdick
- Dec 15, 2020
Yolo County: 2020 Presidential Vote breakdown
The Nov. 3 presidential results for Yolo County were never in question. The county is overwhelmingly Democratic, and Joe Biden won nearly...
Jeff Burdick
- Dec 2, 2020
2020 presidential vote by Sacramento communities
It’s no exaggeration to call the 2020 general election historic. Statistically, it featured Sacramento County’s highest voter turnout...
Jeff Burdick
- Nov 16, 2020
Best bet to beat McClintock may rely on redistricting
During the last two election cycles, hope has burned in the greater Sacramento region that just the right Democratic opponent with a very...
Jeff Burdick
- Nov 5, 2020
2022 Election Spotlight: State Assembly districts 8 & 9
With the 2020 elections over, staunch politicos now turn to the 2022 primaries. Too early, you say? Money never sleeps, and the same...
Jeff Burdick
- Oct 1, 2020
October surprise: Progressives now tops in Dem party
Watershed elections are rare. Even rarer are watersheds of which the chief beneficiaries are unaware. This appears the case for...
Jeff Burdick
- Oct 1, 2020
By the Numbers: Elk Grove & new city council districts
Political demographic information for Elk Grove, California.
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