To a state desperate for leadership, he brings the seen-it-all-before wisdom of a political veteran.

The contrast between the Democratic U.S. senator and her Republican challenger, Carly Fiorina, couldn't be starker.

L.A.'s district attorney is a true centrist with proven managerial skills. The Republican is the pick over a strong Democratic rival, Kamala Harris.

The pragmatic former superintendent would balance a commitment to reform with a grasp of the difficult task facing teachers.

The marijuana legalization measure is poorly thought out, badly crafted and replete with loopholes and contradictions.

Democrats prosper by drawing themselves solidly Democratic seats, and Republicans benefit equally by lines drawn to protect their elected officials. It's time to undo this system, so yes on Prop. 20.

Yes, California's parks need the money. But so do many programs. Proposition 21's special tax to help the parks would just further tie the Legislature's hands on budget matters.

The ballot measure would bar the state from diverting certain types of local revenue. It's not the right solution.

Suspending California's global warming law would take the state, and the country, in the wrong direction.

Proponents argue that the tax breaks it seeks to repeal will do little to create jobs and that they were sneaked into the budget to avoid public scrutiny. But the initiative process is the wrong way to address those complaints.

Proposition 25 would help ease the budget gridlock and deserves passage.

Proposition 26's attack on business fees is wrong; it should be defeated.

Democrats prosper by drawing themselves solidly Democratic seats, and Republicans benefit equally by lines drawn to protect their elected officials. It's time to undo this system, so vote no on Prop. 27.

He would bring the reality-based, seen-it-all-before wisdom of a political veteran.

She has been a voice -- if sometimes a strident one -- for values promoted by this editorial page.

He balances commitment to reform with a grasp of the difficult task facing teachers.

The Times backs Randy Hammock and Alan Schneider in their respective races.

Confirm Schwarzenegger's pick for chief justice and reconfirm two other justices on the ballot. For the appeals court, all incumbents deserve a yes vote.