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Johnson: Sacramento Needs New Ideas and Energy
Kevin Johnson has never held public office. But the former NBA star and Oak Park developer says the city of Sacramento needs new leadership – so he’s running for mayor.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
KXJZ/Ben Adler
Mayoral Debate Ranges from Serious to Absurd
The first debate among the candidates for Sacramento mayor certainly had its fair share of fireworks – but maybe not the kind you’d expect.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Fargo Not Denouncing Attack Ads
Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo’s re-election campaign is refusing to denounce controversial attack ads against her main rival Kevin Johnson.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Fargo and her supporters Monday
Fargo Campaign's New Mantra: "Trust"
Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo showcased many of her top endorsers Monday – less than a month before she faces Oak Park developer Kevin Johnson in the June 3rd election. Fargo’s event was most notable for the new campaign message it unveiled.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Johnson with councilmembers Sheedy, Cohn
Johnson's Leadership Style: The Sac High Case Study
Kevin Johnson bases much of his campaign for mayor on his work at Sacramento High School. What kind of leader was he there? Well, that depends on who you ask.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Johnson, Fargo at an earlier debate
Candidates Disagree on City's Direction in Dueling 'Insight' Interviews
Depending on which of the two top mayoral candidates you ask, Sacramento is either making great progress or it’s sharply off-course. Mayor Heather Fargo and challenger Kevin Johnson, appeared in separate interviews on KXJZ’s Insight Tuesday.
Monday, May 19, 2008
KXJZ News
Candidate Profile: Leonard Padilla
Six people are vying for the office of Sacramento Mayor. As part of a series of short profiles on each candidate, we begin with Leonard Padilla.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Candidate Profile: Muriel Strand
Half-a-dozen candidates are running for mayor in Sacramento and Election Day is less than two-weeks away. KXJZ News is spotlighting each of the candidates in a series of short profiles. Our series continues with a look at Muriel Strand.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Candidate Profile: Richard Jones
Richard Jones is one candidate vying for the mayor’s seat in June. As part of a series on the mayoral candidates here’s a profile of the insurance broker.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
KXJZ file photo
Fargo's Leadership Style: The K Street Case Study
Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo’s supporters say she deserves a third term in large part because of her record developing the downtown. But her critics disagree -- and point to that same record.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
In Fundraising, Johnson Has Big Lead Over Fargo
The latest fundraising totals are out in the race for Sacramento mayor, and challenger Kevin Johnson has a huge cash advantage over Mayor Heather Fargo.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Johnson and Fargo at an earlier forum
Johnson, Fargo Meet For Televised Debate
With less than two-weeks to go before Election Day…the two leading candidates in the race for Sacramento mayor squared off Thursday for a televised debate.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
KXJZ News/Sacramento Bee Poll: Fargo Leads Johnson
There’s just a week and a half to go before the June 3rd election, and Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo holds a seven-point lead over challenger Kevin Johnson.
Friday, May 23, 2008
KXJZ file photo/Ben Adler
Candidate Profile: Kevin Johnson
Of the five people challenging Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo, Kevin Johnson has both the highest profile and the best chance to win. KXJZ's series spotlighting the candidates continues with a look at the former NBA star.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
KXJZ file photo/Ben Adler
Candidate Profile: Heather Fargo
KXJZ News is spotlighting each of the candidates for Sacramento mayor in a series of short profiles. Our series wraps up with a look at the current mayor, Heather Fargo.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Vote-by-Mail Turnout Low So Far in Sac Mayor's Race
The Sacramento County elections department says vote-by-mail ballots for Tuesday’s primary are trickling in more slowly than in previous elections.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
KXJZ photos by Ben Adler
Mayoral Campaigns Head for Tight Finish
It only really started three months ago, but the fast, furious and brief campaign for Sacramento mayor will come to an end tomorrow – maybe.
Monday, June 2, 2008
KXJZ photos by Ben Adler
On the Campaign Trail with Johnson and Fargo
The top two candidates for Sacramento mayor have spent a lot of time talking to voters, so we thought we’d tag along with them.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Primary Primer: Sacramento Mayor and City Council
Today is Election Day, and for city of Sacramento residents, it’s Primary Day in the races for mayor and city council. KXJZ breaks down the rules.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Mayor's Race Still Up in Air, but Strong Night for Johnson
Here’s what we know about the Sacramento mayor’s race: Based on votes counted so far, Kevin Johnson had a good night Tuesday. But there are still more than 15,000 vote-by-mail ballots to be counted – enough to change the outcome either way.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
KXJZ Photo/Ben Adler
KXJZ News Calculations: Sac Mayoral Runoff Likely
Don’t expect the final word on the Sacramento mayor’s race for at least a week. Based on some unofficial calculations done by KXJZ News, a runoff between Kevin Johnson and Heather Fargo is likely -- but not guaranteed.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
It's a Runoff: Fargo, Johnson, to Continue Through November
Sacramento County elections officials have counted the final vote-by-mail ballots, and the Sacramento mayor’s race is headed for a November runoff between former N-B-A star Kevin Johnson and Mayor Heather Fargo.
Thursday, June 12, 2008

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