Merced Sun-Star SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Jerry Brown is reporting that he spent just $270,000 during his primary bid for re-election as he continues to build a financial advantage over Republican challenger Neel Kashkari. The Democratic governor on Thursday reported … With big lead in poll, Jerry Brown is also raising big bucksSFGate Gov. Jerry Brown maintains strong lead over GOP challenger Neel Kashkari in …Greenfield Daily Reporter GOP candidate for California governor is Goldwater 2.0Mail Tribune |