Photos: Gov. race Election coverage 5/19 endorsements It's always election season in L.A. On May 19, voters will decide on the choice for city attorney and six ballot measures. After that, it's time to get serious about the 2010 race for governor and other statewide offices. Check here often for updates -- with an opinionated twist. Sound Off Do you think Gov. Schwarzenegger is bluffing about the budget?   Weigh in with your thoughts >> May 19 special election ballot measures Prop Formal title Favor Reason 1A Stabilizes State Budget. Reforms California Budget Process. Limits State Spending. Increases “Rainy Day” Budget Stabilization Fund. Yes Holding more money in reserve, with restrictions on when money could be released to pay for new programs, would help protect California from the kind of budgeting disaster that hit last year and will linger at least into next year.   1B Education Funding. Payment Plan. No It brings nothing to the table -- no spending reform, no revenue.   1C Lottery Modernization Act Yes Unlike 1B, 1C brings in money and does so without additional tax increases.   1D Protects Children's Services Funding. Helps Balance State Budget. Yes Without 1D, the state would have to cut other programs that children and their families rely on -- foster care, in-home care, health and hospitalization.   1E Mental Health Funding. Temporary Reallocation. Helps Balance State Budget. Yes The fund from which it diverts money used for mental health programs. It's a shame to see money taken from successful programs, but it's temporary (2 years) and necessary.   1F Elected Officials' Salaries. Prevents Pay Increases During Budget Deficit Years Yes Blocks lawmakers' pay raises when a deficit is predicted

• Register by June 29 for the congressional election on July 14 (district 32). Elections • 2010 California Elections • May 19 • March 3 • November 4 2010 California Elections Governor (and six other statewide offices); U.S. Senate; U.S. House; state Assembly, Senate and Board of Equalization May 19 Special Elections City Attorney race Current city councilman Jack Weiss was bested by opponent Carmen Trutanich in the runoff city attorney election. Trutanich received 55.7% of the votes. Ballot Measures - Overview & Results • Proposition 1A - NO • Proposition 1B - NO • Proposition 1C - NO • Proposition 1D - NO • Proposition 1E - NO • Proposition 1F - YES March 3 elections Ballot Results Mayor: Antonio Villaraigosa City Controller: Wendy Greuel • Measure A: Yes • Measure B: No • Measure C: Yes • Measure D: Yes • Measure E: No Complete results » November 4 elections Related Links • Times endorsements L.A. Times Opinion Editorials Op-Ed Opinion Columnists Letters Most E-Mailed Home page