This LA Times article suggests confirmation of Bruce McPherson to replace Secretary of State Kevin Shelley is very likely, but there are already questions being raised about whether McPherson’s transition team is too partisan. The article also notes that California is considering legislation that “would prohibit the secretary of state and any candidates for the office from endorsing or opposing any candidates or ballot measures. SB 11 would also prohibit voting equipment manufacturers or vendors from donating to candidates for public office.”