What issues matter to you in the June 8 primary?

For the forseeable future, California faces massive deficits. The state's budget mess is changing how Californians live, drive, educate their children and punish criminal offenders. You get a chance to influence the state's future with your vote in the June 8 statewide primary election.

Whom do you support for governor and U.S. senator, and why? What ballot issues matter to you? Is your public employee pension at risk? What experiences will shape your vote this year?

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