Politics & Government

2012 General Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Lake Forest and Orange County.

As we look ahead to November’s general election, Lake Forest Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race in town. Here’s our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near.

President in the run-up to the election. Republican candidate to fundraise.

In the 45th Congressional race, will fight to keep his congressional seat.

At the state level, two Republicans will work to keep their seats in the Legislature again Democratic challengers.

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Assemblyman Don  opponent Christina Avalos for the 68th Assembly District seat. Sen. Mimi Walters will take on attorney Steve Young in another matchup for the 37th Senate District.

Be sure to check out our past coverage of the candidates by clicking on their names and bookmark this page for updates on the races.

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