Saturday, February 11, 2012
Crowded congressional race just one of several Marin contests that figure to be hot in June
While the primary contest for the new District 2 congressional seat figures to be the most competitive race in the June election, there will be plenty of other action on tap for connoisseurs of political pugilism.

Read more: http://www.marinij.com/rosskentfieldgreenbrae/ci_19940292

Friday, February 10, 2012
EMILY’s List backs two House candidates
EMILY’s List, a Democratic political action committee (PAC) that supports female candidates who favor abortion rights, has added two House contenders to its list of endorsements for the 2012 cycle.

The PAC will back Michelle Lujan Grisham in New Mexico and Stacey Lawson in California. Both are running for open seats.

Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/209925-emilys-list-backs-2-house-candidates

Friday, February 10, 2012
Clever and compassionate, with a side of chutzpah — Stacey Lawson is Recommended!
When she cites the shrinking middle class, the need for growth in the manufacturing sector and Democrats’ obligation to protect the social safety net, House candidate Stacey Lawson knows first-hand of what she speaks.

Read more: http://emilyslist.org/blog/clever_and_compassionate_stacey_lawson_recommended/

Thursday, February 9 2012
Election Roundup: Congressional candidate Stacey Lawson releases jobs plan
Stacey Lawson, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has released her plan to create middle class jobs. According to a news release, Lawson aims to rebuild the middle class by restoring manufacturing strength through high-wage and steady year-round jobs.

Read more: http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_19926456

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Lawson surges in fund-raising for North Coast congressional race

Three-term Assemblyman Jared Huffman and political newcomer Stacey Lawson emerged Wednesday as the leading fund-raisers in a highly competitive race for the North Coast seat in Congress.

Huffman, D-San Rafael, reported $586,131 in donations last year, retaining his top spot in campaign cash.

Lawson, a San Rafael businesswoman making her first run for public office, collected $455,959.

Read more: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120201/COMMUNITY/120209944

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Congress Hopefuls Visit Del Norte

Three candidates for the Congressional District 2 seat discuss their plans for improving health care, the local economy and harbor dredging, among other topics. Lawson cites her Progressive political beliefs combined with her experience in business and economics as solutions to these problems: “I’m a progressive Democrat with 20 years of experience in the economy.”

“When Marin County resident, entrepreneur and UC Berkeley professor Lawson took center stage, the key word was economy. Lawson said her business career has prepared her to create jobs, “change the tone in Washington,” and bolster bi-partisanship.”

Read more: http://www.triplicate.com/News/Local-News/Congress-hopefuls-visit-DN

Thursday, December 15, 2011
A few sharp elbows thrown as seven Democrats seeking Woolsey’s congressional seat converge in San Rafael

The first Marin meeting of the seven Democrats vying to replace retiring Rep. Lynn Woolsey and capture the newly created District 2 congressional seat demonstrated once again that there is no 11th commandment to not speak ill of a fellow Democratic Party member.

Read More: http://www.marinij.com/sanrafael/ci_19554329

Saturday, December 3, 2011
Election roundup: Lawson in town for meet and greet
Stacey Lawson, a candidate for the newly formed 2nd Congressional District, will meet and greet today between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe in Old Town Eureka, 209 E St. The event is open to the public. Stacey will also be meeting voters at Arts! Alive in Old Town Eureka from 6 p.m. to 8p.m., by the gazebo. For more information, call Sofia at 707-499-1055.

Read more: http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_19462846

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Congressional Debate to Stream Live From Pixel Corps

As campaign season kicks off, Petaluma debate will be chance for candidates to set themselves apart from the pack. Candidates in the Second Congressional District race will square off at a debate that will be broadcast to the world via webcast.

Read more:  http://petaluma.patch.com/articles/congressional-debate-to-stream-live-from-pixel-corps

Monday, October 3rd, 2011 

Congressional District 2 candiate forum Streaming from Pixel Corps, Petaluma

California North Coast Media and Pixel Corps Studios, Petaluma, have invited all declaredcandidates for the new Congressional District 2, spanning the California coast from the Golden Gate Bridge (Marin County, portions of Sonoma County, Del Norte, Mendocino and Trinity Counties) to the Oregon border, to participate in a live forum Wed. Oct. 5th, 6pm.The show will stream live and air on both public access and commercial stations throughout the new District 2 and further. Read More: http://www.cncm.us/

 Friday, September 30th, 2011

Congressional candidate forums set in Petaluma

Candidates for the new 2nd Congressional district will gather in Petaluma for forums on two consecutive nights.The retirement of Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma after 20 years in Congress has opened up the newly reconfigured district to several declared candidates.

Read more:  http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110930/COMMUNITY/110939948?p=1&tc=pg

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Local Congressional Candidate to Hold Dial-in Town Hall

San Rafael congressional candidate Stacey Lawson will kick off her campaign with a live call-in town hall on Sept. 22.

Read more:  http://sanrafael.patch.com/articles/local-congressional-candidate-to-hold-dial-in-town-hall

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Lawson Brings Businesslike Approach to Congressional Race

One of the Bay Area’s most successful, socially-aware business leaders is entering the race for the California 2nd Congressional District. Will her savvy approach carry weight with the voters?

Read more:  http://millvalley.patch.com/articles/lawson-brings-businesslike-approach-to-congressional-race

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Women urged to jump into political races

SAN FRANCISCO — In this era of harsh political rhetoric and  personal attacks in Washington, D.C. – witness the debt deal debate – why would  women want to continue to fight their way into the mosh pit of American  politics?

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/03/MN901KITO3.DTL#ixzz1UxUq3avS

Saturday, July 30, 2011

California Citizens Redistricting Commission approves final draft maps; litigation expected to follow

SACRAMENTO — The California Citizens Redistricting Commission approved the final drafts of the state’s controversial new district maps Friday, setting off what many expect to be a flurry of legal action over the next two weeks.

Read more: http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_18584957?source=rss

Monday, June 27, 2011

Rep. Lynn Woolsey retires — and here’s her speech

Rep. Lynn Woolsey just made it official by announcing her retirement.  And here’s the text of her speeech:

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=91857#ixzz1UxW2R4oB

Friday, June 3, 2011

Redistricting Commission Carves up North Coast

Major changes to the two North Coast congressional districts are included in the first set of maps, called “visualizations,” released this week by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Read more:  http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110603/ARTICLES/110609732?p=1&tc=pg