Danielle Balderas

<div><p>Danielle is a political journalist intern with IVN as a senior at the University of San Diego majoring in History. She loves researching the intersection of politics and history and hopes to go on to work on a PhD in History.</

Despite Economic Importance of Rural Areas, Urban Coast Dominates Calif.'s Political Leadership

Although California is the most populous state in the nation with just over 38 million people spanning a length of about 800 miles, its political leaders at the federal and

By Danielle Balderas

November 13, 2014

Despite Economic Importance of Rural Areas, Urban Coast Dominates Calif.'s Political Leadership

Although California is the most populous state in the nation with just over 38 million people spanning a length of about 800 miles, its political leaders at the federal and

By Danielle Balderas

November 13, 2014

Colo. Governor John Hickenlooper Pulls Out Tight Win over Republican Challenger

In Colorado, Governor John Hickenlooper (D) held on to his seat for another 4-year term. With 55 of 64 counties reporting so far, he defeated Republican challenger Bob Beauprez 48.

By Danielle Balderas

November 6, 2014

Colo. Governor John Hickenlooper Pulls Out Tight Win over Republican Challenger

In Colorado, Governor John Hickenlooper (D) held on to his seat for another 4-year term. With 55 of 64 counties reporting so far, he defeated Republican challenger Bob Beauprez 48.

By Danielle Balderas

November 6, 2014

Calif. Voters Approve Water Bond, Rainy Day Fund Increase, and Reduced Sentences

Californians voted on 6 statewide propositions on Election Day, three of which were approved by a majority of voters: Propositions 1, 2, and 47. Propositions 45, 46, and 48 did

By Danielle Balderas

November 5, 2014

Calif. Voters Approve Water Bond, Rainy Day Fund Increase, and Reduced Sentences

Californians voted on 6 statewide propositions on Election Day, three of which were approved by a majority of voters: Propositions 1, 2, and 47. Propositions 45, 46, and 48 did

By Danielle Balderas

November 5, 2014

Independents, Minor Parties Shape Colo. Governor's Race Going into Election Day

With Election Day just one day away, Colorado’s gubernatorial race is in a dead heat between incumbent John Hickenlooper (D) and Republican challenger Bob Beauprez. A recent poll conducted

By Danielle Balderas

November 3, 2014

Independents, Minor Parties Shape Colo. Governor's Race Going into Election Day

With Election Day just one day away, Colorado’s gubernatorial race is in a dead heat between incumbent John Hickenlooper (D) and Republican challenger Bob Beauprez. A recent poll conducted

By Danielle Balderas

November 3, 2014

Elan Carr Looks to End Democrats' 40-Year Hold on Calif. Congressional Seat

After 40 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives, Henry Waxman (D) is stepping down. As the November election approaches, voters of California’s 33rd Congressional District

By Danielle Balderas

October 29, 2014

Elan Carr Looks to End Democrats' 40-Year Hold on Calif. Congressional Seat

After 40 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives, Henry Waxman (D) is stepping down. As the November election approaches, voters of California’s 33rd Congressional District

By Danielle Balderas

October 29, 2014

Higher Voter Turnouts Challenge Big Money in Politics

Money and power go hand in hand in the current discussion over the state of politics in America. A 2014 study by the California Public Interest Research Group, CALPIRG, found

By Danielle Balderas

October 28, 2014

Higher Voter Turnouts Challenge Big Money in Politics

Money and power go hand in hand in the current discussion over the state of politics in America. A 2014 study by the California Public Interest Research Group, CALPIRG, found

By Danielle Balderas

October 28, 2014