Election 2024
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Kamala Harris is different. In a good way. That was clear away from the California limelight
CalMatters contributor Jim Newton reflects on his interactions with Kamala Harris over the years, and the qualities that helped her stand out during her time in political office in California.
Election workers quit in Shasta as self-appointed observers roam office
Shasta County supervisors hired an elections chief without experience just months before the election. He’s already falling out of favor.
CalMatters 2024 Voter Guide is now a zine
For the first time, CalMatters published a physical Voter Guide zine to further serve California voters.
It’s hard to vote in California when you’re homeless. Why it matters when their voices are silenced
Homeless Californians face many barriers to casting a ballot, even in elections that affect their lives. Some counties and nonprofits are trying to boost turnout.
How did Los Angeles voters get stuck with two distressing choices for district attorney?
Not long ago, the important work of prosecuting crime in Los Angeles County was managed by moderate, sober leaders. How, then, is it that voters face a choice between two dramatically less capable candidates than those who preceded them?
Busloads of Californians are heading to swing states. Can they make a difference?
Californians are heading east to knock on doors ahead of the 2024 election. Democrats in particular are sending busloads of volunteers to Arizona and Nevada.