California held a special election for State Senate, District One, on March 26. No one got a majority, so there will be a runoff in June between two Republicans.

This letter to the editor of the Siskiyou Daily News explains that a former Republican, Steve Baird, changed his registration to Democratic and entered the race. It appears that he was not a sincere candidate, because he espoused policies such as permitting legal abortion on anyone under the age of 25 years. It also appears that if he had not been on the March 26 ballot, the only other Democrat, who was endorsed by her party, would have placed in the top two and qualified for the runoff ballot.

Here are the unofficial election returns from the March 26 election.

On April 2, two members of the Illinois Libertarian Party were elected to non-partisan office. Aisha Kimes-Pickett was elected City Treasurer of Harvey. Brandon Wisenburg was elected Village Trustee in Peoria Heights. Thanks to Bob Johnston for this news.

On April 1, the Connecticut Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections passed SB 1097. It requires presidential and vice-presidential candidates to furnish copies of their income tax returns for the last three years. The bill also applies to candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. It applies to both primaries and the general election. Here is the text.