The Weekly's 2012 Election Coverage

The Weekly's 2012 Election Coverage

Copping a Job

Salinas voters tap an ex-detective as mayor, an activist for council and two incumbents.

Taxing Times

Salinas, Carmel pass sales tax measures, while Pagrovians just say no to Measure F.

Sweeps, Stakes

Monterey Peninsula races create dramatic new city council dynamics.

Nailed It

Central Coast progressives stay in office, but a few key ballot measures go down.

On the Edge

Potter pulls ahead in hot race against Del Piero; Armenta nails Salinas district.

Occupy Pacific St.

Alan Haffa’s run for Monterey City Council wins broad support, divides occupiers.

The Virgin Voter

Obama ad insults young women voters with creepy, big government paternalism.

Pocket Politics

As election nears, critics of biggest local campaign donor file IRS, FPPC complaints.

Oranges to Grapes

High-profile Florida city manager is poised to take the reins in Greenfield.

Nature Or Nurture

Citizen campaign to label GMO foods puts industry on defense, decades after historic local battle.

Monterey County Weekly Election Coverage

Monterey County Weekly Election Coverage

LOCAL SPIN: Nothing Is Illuminated

Six days left in the longest and craziest election season ever.

Extra Helping of Squid 11.5.12

Squid Speaks on District 5 Supe Race

LOCAL SPIN: Consider the Alternative

Whether Obama has earned another term is almost moot.

Mitt’s Desires

Does he really want to be king, or does he just want to be wanted by the GOP?

The Man Who Wasn’t There

Pundits are turning Paul Ryan from a right-wing ideologue into a bold intellectual – and framing the election in the process.

Steal This Election

The Republicans’ best bet, a win by voter suppression, will be greeted with a national shrug.

ENDORSEMENTS 2012: Rockin’ the Vote

With less than a month to go and absentee ballots hitting local mailboxes this week, here are the Weekly’s endorsements for the 2012 election.

Clip & Vote

The Weekly ’s handy voting guide for the 2012 elections puts intel at your fingertips. 

Coasting Along

Mark Stone resigns Coastal Commission seat; Jane Parker on deck to replace him.

Central Coast Stays Blue

First open primary doesn’t change the liberal composition of Monterey County reps.

Candid Candidate

With the primaries settled, look for the gloves to come off in supes’ races.

Vote for Oaks

Jane Parker sweeps District 4 re-election on the tide of Whispering Oaks reversal.

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