With two terms in the Assembly behind him and a name well known in Republican circles, Bill Berryhill would seem to have the edge in the 5th Senate District contest. But the other Republican in the race, San Joaquin County Supervisor Leroy Ornellas, does have numbers in his favor.
Filing closed Friday for candidates in the June 5 election, except when it didn't. The filing period is extended a few days when an incumbent is not running. It was a little more difficult to sort out who is an incumbent in the legislative and congressional seats this year.
To become a county supervisor, Vito Chiesa had to spend about $240,000 and defeat a popular former sheriff. In order to win a second term, it appears Chiesa will have to ... do nothing.
