By the Numbers

In possibly pivotal CA-3 House race, can Jones catch Kiley?

Nov 13, 2022

In possibly pivotal CA-3 House race, can Jones catch Kiley?

As predicted by SactoPolitico for most of the past two years, no midterm Red wave or tsunami ever materialized and control of the U.S....

Analysis: Jury partially out on what early California voting data means

Jeff Burdick

Nov 5, 2022

Analysis: Jury partially out on what early California voting data means

In political analysis, it’s essential to know the difference between tea leaves and dependable empirical data. Unfortunately, this is no...

By the numbers: Digging into California’s voter spectrum

Jeff Burdick

Mar 5, 2022

By the numbers: Digging into California’s voter spectrum

In politics and media, smart accurate information is essential. For politicos, good data helps make for more precise strategy and more...

Can Sacto Progressives gain from House redistricting?

Jeff Burdick

Nov 26, 2021

Can Sacto Progressives gain from House redistricting?

California is among the most progressive states in the U.S. This is reflected in Congress with 22 of the 96 members of the Congressional...

New trends favoring Calif. Dems in U.S. House races

Jeff Burdick

Sep 30, 2021

New trends favoring Calif. Dems in U.S. House races

Politicos throughout California are closely awaiting the outcome of the redistricting for federal and state seats. Per a decision last...

Dizzying by design: Valadao’s complicated fundraising

Jeff Burdick

Jul 29, 2021

Dizzying by design: Valadao’s complicated fundraising

Last week, The New Republic published the results of my four-month investigation into widespread use of a previously obscure campaign...

Orangevale by the numbers: Reason for GOP concern

Jeff Burdick

Apr 14, 2021

Orangevale by the numbers: Reason for GOP concern

Orangevale is keystone of the once overwhelmingly Republican northeast corner of Sacramento County. But while Folsom has already turned...

GOP slips more in latest California registration stats

Jeff Burdick

Mar 31, 2021

GOP slips more in latest California registration stats

There is Red versus Blue in politics. Then there is just going into the red as a party. Despite the California GOP believing the recall...

Fine(d) Bedfellows Pt. 1: Worst corporations donate big

Jeff Burdick

Feb 5, 2021

Fine(d) Bedfellows Pt. 1: Worst corporations donate big

This article is part one of two, and part of Sacto Politico’s ongoing “Shame of Our Campaigns” series. For other articles in the series,...

Growing Rancho Cordova gets younger, more Progressive

Jeff Burdick

Feb 5, 2021

Growing Rancho Cordova gets younger, more Progressive

To hear most Democratic residents of Rancho Cordova explain it, Rancho Cordova is a politically conservative to moderate municipality. “I...

Despite some erosion, Citrus Heights stays GOP country

Jeff Burdick

Feb 5, 2021

Despite some erosion, Citrus Heights stays GOP country

Citrus Heights is known for its mall and to a much lesser degree an amusing intersection where Sunrise (Boulevard) implausibly meets...

Sacramento Progressives quietly sent $2.3M outside area

Jeff Burdick

Jan 19, 2021

Sacramento Progressives quietly sent $2.3M outside area

During the 2019-2020 election cycle, Sacramento County residents donated a surprising $2.3 million at the federal level to Progressive...

Folsom’s Blues: Sliding into swing territory

Jeff Burdick

Jan 5, 2021

Folsom’s Blues: Sliding into swing territory

In the 2020 general election, Sacramento County reached its highest voter participation level (82.6%) since 1964, but outpacing every...

Yolo County: 2020 Presidential Vote breakdown

Jeff Burdick

Dec 15, 2020

Yolo County: 2020 Presidential Vote breakdown

The Nov. 3 presidential results for Yolo County were never in question. The county is overwhelmingly Democratic, and Joe Biden won nearly...

2020 presidential vote by Sacramento communities

Jeff Burdick

Dec 2, 2020

2020 presidential vote by Sacramento communities

It’s no exaggeration to call the 2020 general election historic. Statistically, it featured Sacramento County’s highest voter turnout...

Best bet to beat McClintock may rely on redistricting

Jeff Burdick

Nov 16, 2020

Best bet to beat McClintock may rely on redistricting

During the last two election cycles, hope has burned in the greater Sacramento region that just the right Democratic opponent with a very...

2022 Election Spotlight: State Assembly districts 8 & 9

Jeff Burdick

Nov 4, 2020

2022 Election Spotlight: State Assembly districts 8 & 9

With the 2020 elections over, staunch politicos now turn to the 2022 primaries. Too early, you say? Money never sleeps, and the same...

October surprise: Progressives now tops in Dem party

Jeff Burdick

Oct 1, 2020

October surprise: Progressives now tops in Dem party

Watershed elections are rare. Even rarer are watersheds of which the chief beneficiaries are unaware. This appears the case for...

By the Numbers: Elk Grove & new city council districts

Jeff Burdick

Oct 1, 2020

By the Numbers: Elk Grove & new city council districts

Political demographic information for Elk Grove, California.