7th Congressional District: Too Close To CallNovember 9, 2016 | Bob MoffittIt was a good night for Congressional incumbents in the Sacramento San Joaquin Valley. John Garamendi, Tom McClintock and Doris Matsui cruised to easy victories. Meanwhile, the race between Ami Bera and Scott Jones is still "too close to call."
Ami Bera’s Mostly True Claim: Feds Cleared Me Of Election FraudOctober 19, 2016 | Chris NicholsBabulal Bera, the father of Rep. Ami Bera, D-Elk Grove, was sentenced to a year in prison this summer for making illegal contributions to his son’s campaigns for Congress in 2010 and 2012.
Hazy Data Make Colorado Marijuana Claim By Scott Jones Half TrueOctober 19, 2016 | Chris NicholsAsked about California’s effort to legalize recreational marijuana, Republican congressional candidate Scott Jones said on Tuesday the experiences in Colorado are a stark warning of what not to do.
State GovernmentAmi Bera, Scott Jones Attack Each Other's Character In DebateOctober 18, 2016 | Amy QuintonDemocratic Congressman Ami Bera and Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones found room for agreement on some of the issues during their first and only debate for the 7th Congressional District, but also spent time attacking each other's character. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bera, Jones Defend Their Positions On Immigration, Guns, EconomyOctober 18, 2016Democratic incumbent Ami Bera faced off with Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones in their only debate Tuesday night. The two are vying for the contentious 7th Congressional District seat. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CA: Scott Jones Falsely Claims Judges Ruled On Allegations Of Unwanted Sexual AdvancesOctober 17, 2016 | Chris NicholsRepublican congressional candidate and Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones continues to face questions about his personal conduct following allegations he made unwanted sexual advances on a 26-year-old female subordinate more than a decade ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Scott Jones Withdraws Support For Donald TrumpOctober 8, 2016Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones, a candidate for the 7th Congressional District, has withdrawn his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Part 1: Jones, Bera Speak On Issues In Race For 7th Congressional DistrictOctober 5, 2016 | Bob MoffittIn about a month, most voters in California's 7th Congressional District will choose between a doctor and politician and a lawyer and sheriff. Capital Public Radio spoke with both candidates and compared them on the most controversial issues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Does Calif. Republican Scott Jones ‘Want To Build A Wall’ And ‘Deport Folks?'October 5, 2016 | Chris NicholsDemocratic Congressman Ami Bera has repeatedly described his Republican challenger’s immigration stance as "extreme," saying it compares with Donald Trump’s. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bera Still Leads Ose In Congressional RaceNovember 14, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento County Elections Office has processed another 9,000 ballots from the Nov. 4 general election
