Boris Ricks

CSUN political science associate professor, Director of the Center for Southern California Studies

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CSUN political science associate professor, Director of the Center for Southern California Studies 

Boris Ricks on KCRW

Kick off election season in LA County with a roundtable discussion about the biggest races, what’s at stake, and what to watch in the June 7 primary.

In LA mayoral race, April polls don’t indicate June outcome

Kick off election season in LA County with a roundtable discussion about the biggest races, what’s at stake, and what to watch in the June 7 primary.

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There’s a tight race happening for a rare opening on the LA County Board of Supervisors.

The race for a rare seat on LA County Board of Supervisors

There’s a tight race happening for a rare opening on the LA County Board of Supervisors.

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