Andrew Sinclair
@jandrewsinclair
Ast. Prof. of Gov't, Claremont McKenna College. Interested in political reform, public policy process, public administration, electoral institutions, and political behavior. Polling at the Rose Institute of State and Local Government.
I just read this to my kids—a book bought for me 40 years ago at Vromans Bookstore in Pasadena (price tag sticker still attached). @vromansbookstore.bsky.social
Imagine going back in time to tell U.S. Grant about Hegseth's war on beards.
Someone needs to use their little grey cells to get to the bottom of this red card affair.
This is not ok; while expected, it is still not ok behavior from the president. California counts ballots slowly—but mostly because it prioritizes making sure your votes count. 1/2
Yeah. I think there’s a good chance Becerra passes Hilton, but Steyer needs to make up a 400k gap to beat Hilton for 2nd. I mean, possible? But I think Becerra is going to do well in LA, which is a very large pool of outstanding ballots, meaning Steyer will gain less. AP has a great breakdown.
The main polymarket question--CA Gov Winner--still gives Steyer a higher probability of winning than Hilton (5%), and the similar mayor market gives Raman a higher probability than Pratt (9%). So, of course, the NY Post headline--
Join me in following the fascinating contest for… who will place last? #lastplacegov
“Waiting for Los Angeles to count the votes.” 2026, photograph.
The result? Splitting votes unnecessarily. An endorsement goes in the voter guide. The party should use them. 4/4
#California — it is Election Day! Make sure you drop off your ballot!
Today: conference on primary election reform at USC with @christiangrose.bsky.social and lots of great scholars and practitioners!
This should worry Democrats, along with the findings in the governor’s race poll: 55%, CA on the wrong track. Sure, many will blame Trump for it, but many will also just blame politicians in general, and others may just decide to stay home.
Go check out the book from my brilliant colleague, Shanna Rose, and @uchicagopress.bsky.social at #MPSA! 1/2. Link in next post.
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”—Ferris Bueller
The #NoKings protests in #Pasadena have looked remarkably like 4th of July parades. (For those not from here: Pasadena is #LosAngeles County, #California.)