About this episode

The episode features a final analysis of the upcoming primary elections with insights from guests Nick Welsh and Josh Molina.

Thirty-six hours before election results begin trickling in, Nick Welsh and Josh Molina join the genial host for a final rundown on the June 2 primary, as the three amigos break down final polling on the governor’s race, last-minute intel on the critical Board of Supervisors race for the Fifth District, the strange dynamics in the Assessor-Clerk-Recorder contest, an unusual challenge to a sitting judge, and a fearless forecast for at least one key match-up.

People in this episode

Host: JR

Guests: Nick Welsh, Josh Molina

Topics covered

• election
• primary breakdown
• polling
• governor's race
• Board of Supervisors
• Assessor-Clerk-Recorder contest
• judicial challenge

Keywords

• election results
• polling
• governor's race
• Board of Supervisors
• Assessor-Clerk-Recorder
• judicial challenge
• primary breakdown

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Board of Supervisors, Assessor-Clerk-Recorder

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