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California elections: governor, LA mayor and Congress at stake as the state braces for turbulence

There is little sign of clarity in the closing stretch of a campaign season for governor, Congress and LA mayor

The Guardian - US · May 30

Top California Democrat urges change to ‘free-for-all’ primary to keep governor’s mansion blue

Rusty Hicks concerned that Democrats could crowd each other out in ‘open’ system and hand victory to Republicans

The Guardian - US · May 1

California poised to approve Prop 50 as voters signal displeasure with Trump

Voters set to accept new maps to help Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering – and check president’s power

The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2025

What would a Senate candidate representative of California look like?

SANTA ANA, Calif. — California isn't the same state as when Sen. Dianne Feinstein was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992.

The Orange County Register · Jan 18, 2023

After racist LA audio leak, a push for independent redistricting

LOS ANGELES — In response to the city's audio leak scandal, a proposed state law could force Los Angeles to establish an independent redistricting commission, curtailing the City Council's influence over the lines that delineate their districts.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 7, 2022

California gambling measures failing, millionaire tax for electric vehicles close, new poll finds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California ballot measure to raise taxes on multimillionaires to subsidize zero-emission vehicle programs, which has pitted Gov. Gavin Newsom against his own political party and the ride-sharing company Lyft, is narrowly favored by voters but remains in jeopardy.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 4, 2022

Analysis: Ten years later, California’s ‘top two’ primary isn’t always what it seems

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s primary election won’t be remembered for what happened in a sprawling state Senate district that stretches from Lake Tahoe to Death Valley. But maybe it should.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 9, 2022