Elections
California’s Republican caucus is growing and more diverse, but it’s a long way from power
While Democrats retain a supermajority, experts say Republican wins – and an increasingly diverse GOP Caucus – signal potential shifts in voter sentiment among non white voters
California’s slow vote count sows doubt. Here’s how one group is trying to fix that
The California Voter Foundation launched a tool tracking daily vote counts in 18 close contests for Congress and the state Legislature. The tracker aims to show how counts change over time and dispel misinformation about election fraud, the group says.
2024 Election Results: In House race, Steel and Tran remain in dead heat
Plus highlights of other close races in the state Senate and in cities in Los Angeles County.
What’s taking California so long to count its ballots from Election Day?
More than a handful of races are still too close to call, largely because the state's commitment to vote-by-mail balloting guarantees the process will be slow.
‘A pivotal moment?’ Why many Latino voters in California chose Trump
In part due to economic and border security concerns, Latinos in California appear to have moved toward Donald Trump. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re abandoning the Democratic Party.
Republicans fend off Democratic challengers in three key Inland Empire races
Republican candidates in three high-profile Inland Empire races for Congress and the state Legislature were either leading or able to fend off Democratic challengers as officials keep counting votes.
Why no one spent more than Google to lobby California officials this summer
The tech giant spent $10.7 million lobbying the Legislature and governor from July through September during a media bill fight. It also showered elected officials with $107,500 in campaign cash on one day in September.
2024 Election Results: Campaign for LA County’s Measure G declares victory
Also the latest on 27th Congressional District, state Senate District 35, LAUSD District 3, and other tight races.
California empowered immigrants to speak up at work. Trump could end their protections
California wants to protect witnesses in workplace investigations from deportation, but the Biden administration program for undocumented employees is at risk with Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Anti-slavery measure Prop. 6 fails, allowing forced labor to continue in California prisons
Other states, including Nevada, are deleting references to slavery in their constitutions and banning forced prison labor. California voters rejected that path when they turned down Prop. 6.
2024 election results: Whitesides overtakes Garcia in Saturday’s update of LA County’s closest races
The next update is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
With Measure A, Los Angeles voters embrace a bigger response to homelessness
As a red wave overtakes the nation's political system, Los Angeles County voters sent a signal that liberal policies to address homelessness are still desired with Measure A poised to pass.
Newsom calls special session to ‘Trump-proof’ California
Newsom wants the new Legislature to ‘protect’ California from Donald Trump on civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families. The session will start Dec. 2.
Trump’s deportation plan brings fear and sadness at California’s border
The president-elect’s border policies could hit trade, privacy, and immigrant families living in California.
CA-27 House candidate George Whitesides chips away at Rep. Mike Garcia’s lead
This high-stakes race is still too close to call -- and one expert believes the margin will narrow further.
Ex-federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman declares victory in L.A. district attorney race
Hochman was quick to say he is not for mass incarceration, something Gascón had accused him of.
Don’t expect Kamala Harris’ loss to boost Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospects
California’s governor faces a lot of obstacles to a plausible run for president in 2028, even if he does help lead the resistance to Donald Trump.
Why Californians got tougher on crime: Bleak downtowns and attention-getting retail thefts
Californians overwhelmingly backed Prop. 36 to lengthen criminal sentences for certain theft and drug offenses, and to direct more people to drug treatment after convictions. Voters’ views changed on public safety after the COVID-19 pandemic.