The rule of law is on the ropes Rachel Cohen, who quit her law firm to protest its capitulation to Trump, says now is the time for resistance Salon · Jun 2, 2025
At the Races: The Leftovers - Roll Call For the most part, candidates who decided to try, try again in 2024 after losing in 2022 simply lost, lost again. Roll Call · Nov 14, 2024
Dems dominate in fundraising for key House contests - Roll Call Democrats trounced Republicans in third-quarter fundraising in what are anticipated to be the closest House races of the 2024 campaign. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2024
Dean of California GOP faces a tight rematch - Roll Call Even in an era of declining rates of violent crime nationwide, Republicans continue to bash Democrats on the issue. But a former federal prosecutor campaigning in a purple-tinged district in Southern California is striking back. Democrat Will Rollins, making his second run against Republican Rep. Ken Calvert in California’s 41st… Roll Call · Oct 3, 2024
Will Rollins seeks to unseat Trump-ally Rep. Ken Calvert in CA-41 and bring a 'new generation' to DC A congressional race in California's Inland Empire could determine the control of the house. Here's how challenger Will Rollins is seeking to prevail Latin Times · Sep 16, 2024
Endangered incumbents tout earmarking prowess on campaign trail - Roll Call House members in close races are talking up their success in bringing money to their districts through congressional spending bills. Roll Call · Sep 10, 2024
California's 41st Congressional District race could determine control of the House: What you need to know The race for the 41st District will be a rematch from 2022 between Rep. Ken Calvert (R) and Will Rollins. The contest is considered a toss up. Latin Times · Sep 6, 2024
Calvert wants to stay at Defense panel, if he survives November - Roll Call California Rep. Ken Calvert is likely to seek a waiver to remain the top Republican on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, sources say. Roll Call · Aug 19, 2024
FEC reports show Democrats with tough races ahead building cash - Roll Call New congressional fundraising reports show donors giving an edge to Democrats, but many face opponents with personal wealth. Roll Call · Jul 16, 2024
Republicans whose races will decide control of Congress rally to Trump - Roll Call GOP candidates in battleground races tried to outdo themselves in declaring outrage at Donald Trump's guilty verdicts. Roll Call · May 30, 2024
At the Races: Don’t call him the next Mitch - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · May 23, 2024
Rating changes: 12 House races shift on divided battlefield - Roll Call Changes by Inside Elections ratings moved more races toward Democrats, but the GOP remained in a better position to keep control of the House. Roll Call · Apr 1, 2024
California has no shortage of key House races on Tuesday - Roll Call Several open seats in California are drawing a crowd, but primaries will also set battleground matchups that decide House control. Roll Call · Mar 1, 2024
FEC reports shine light on Super Tuesday primaries - Roll Call Disclosures ahead of March 5 congressional primaries show which candidates were favorites of PACs, small donors, or were sefl-funding. Roll Call · Feb 23, 2024
Roll Call · Feb 1, 2024 House disclosures show both parties gearing for battle - Roll Call On average, battleground House Democratic incumbents raised more, but Republicans in similar races had more cash in their accounts.
Roll Call · Jan 29, 2024 Candidates in rematches dominate DCCC’s ‘Red to Blue’ list - Roll Call Candidates on House Democrats' "Red to Blue" list get fundraising and staff support to flip Republican-held seats.
Roll Call · Oct 16, 2023 House GOP fundraising edge does not cover everyone - Roll Call On average, Republicans in battleground races raised more during the third quarter and had more cash on hand than Democrats in similar spots.
Roll Call · May 18, 2023 At the Races: Bandwidth on the run - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022 Both parties had high hopes for California in the midterms. Neither saw their dreams fully come true LOS ANGELES — The battles for California’s most competitive congressional races have effectively ended in a draw after months of campaigning and more than $100 million in advertising. Neither Democrats nor Republicans have so far ousted an incumbent or won new ground in their opponent’s territory — though with a…
Los Angeles Times · Nov 16, 2022 Democrat Christy Smith knows she’s going to lose her California congressional race. She blames her own party LOS ANGELES — The race for a hotly contested Los Angeles-area congressional district had not been called, but Democrat Christy Smith sensed she would end up on the losing end. And she felt there was a clear reason why.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 15, 2022 Republican Rep. Ken Calvert defeats Democrat Will Rollins to hold California 41st District seat LOS ANGELES — Rep. Ken Calvert, the longest-serving Republican member of California’s congressional delegation, won reelection in Riverside County despite being drawn into a less favorable district during the decennial reconfiguring of congressional maps.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 California races could determine control of US House In the fight to control Congress, one of the biggest battlegrounds is heavily Democratic California
Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2022 Democrats' 'Red to Blue' program adds 5 California GOP congressional seats to target list LOS ANGELES — Democrats are on defense across the country in this year's midterm elections but appear to believe some of their best chances for flipping GOP congressional districts are in California.
Axios · Jun 21, 2022 A record number of LGBTQ candidates are running for Congress Candidates say discriminatory state laws have motivated them.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 16, 2022 After California’s primary, analysts say these are 10 congressional elections to watch Ballots from California’s June 7 primary are still being counted, but the results show which U.S. House races will be the hottest in November, with several that could tilt control of the chamber from Democrats to Republicans in 2023, according to independent election analysts.