John Burton to head state Dems

With the withdrawal of his last remaining major opponent, former Senate leader John Burton is the overwhelming favorite to become the next chairman of the California Democratic Party. Capitol Alert.

Burton, a San Francisco Democrat and long-time political fixture, entered the race late last year. His entrance has nudged out the two other main contenders, Alex Rooker, a vice-chair of the party who withdrew today, and Eric Bauman, who is the chair of the Los Angeles Democratic Party.