The Buzz: Leland Yee promises to fight corruption in ballot statement

In voter guide, Yee makes pitch as corruption fighter

Arriving now in the mailboxes of more than 10.6 million California voter households: Sen. Leland Yee’s pledge to fight corruption.

Yee, indicted earlier this month on corruption and conspiracy charges, paid $6,250 for a statement touting his secretary of state candidacy in the voter information guides that began going out Thursday for the June 3 primary.

Yee withdrew from the race following his March 26 arrest – after he had already qualified for the ballot. The San Francisco Democrat’s name will be among voters’ eight choices for the state’s top elections post.

In his candidate statement, Yee plugs his legislation that legalized online voter registration and includes a link to a still-active Yee website, itsyourcalifornia.org, allowing people to register. He also notes that he possesses a “common sense law enforcement record.”

“Under the Constitution, the Secretary of State’s job is to empower Californians to govern California, to guarantee fair elections, expose special interests, and prevent corruption,” Yee concludes. “I am the Democrat who will represent everyone. I hope to be your Secretary of State.”

– Jim Miller

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This story was originally published April 27, 2014 at 5:41 PM with the headline "The Buzz: Leland Yee promises to fight corruption in ballot statement."