With another California primary election behind us, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: Voters are looking for common-sense leadership and practical solutions to the challenges they face every day.

Across the state, there were few major surprises on election night. The recent passage of Proposition 50 and California’s new redistricting lines have set the stage for several highly competitive races this November. 

But beyond the political mechanics, the results tell a larger story about where Californians are today and what they expect from their leaders.

For years, Californians have been told they must choose between affordability, reliability, economic growth, and environmental progress. Voters are increasingly rejecting that false choice.

Families want safe communities. They want affordable homes. They want good schools. They want reliable energy and utility bills they can actually afford to pay. They want the opportunity to build a better life for their children.

In race after race, those concerns showed up at the ballot box.

The governor’s race will undoubtedly dominate much of the conversation over the next several months. Republican Steve........

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