State Government

In Search Of Electoral Relevance, California Considers Earlier Primary

September 14, 2017 | Ben Bradford

A measure in the California Legislature would move the state's presidential primary from June to March. It’s an effort to increase California’s relevance in primary season, but it could set off an arms race among states over which will vote earliest.

State Government

Some Calif. Counties Racing To Adopt "All Vote-By-Mail" Process

August 30, 2017 | Ben Bradford

Sacramento and four other California counties are preparing for an overhaul of how they conduct elections, before voters head to the polls next year.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

How Changing Demographics Could Affect The 2018 Midterm Elections

August 24, 2017

Mindy Romero with the California Civic Engagement Project discusses new voter data.

State Government

California Motor Voter Act Could Diversify And Expand Electorate

June 16, 2016 | Amy Quinton

A new study shows that California’s new Motor Voter Act could significantly increase voter rolls.

Social Media Compilation Of Trump Protests At #CAGOPConvention

April 29, 2016

Presidential candidate Donald Trump brought out protesters at the California GOP convention Friday. We've collected social media reaction and coverage of what happened in Burlingame.

State Government

Why Millions of Californians May Not See Any Presidential Candidates On Their Mail Ballots

April 25, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Californians registered as “no party preference” who vote by mail won’t see the Democratic Presidential candidates on primary ballots – despite being allowed to vote in the contest.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Capitol Chat

March 18, 2016

We discuss local elections, new High Speed Rail plans and the tobacco industry in this week's week's Capitol Chat with State Government Reporter Ben Bradford.

State Government

California Pushes Back Against Outside Spending

December 2, 2015 | Ben Bradford

California is one of just a few states looking to curb the influence of outside spending in elections.

State Government

"Dark Money" Still Found In California Elections

November 30, 2015 | Ben Bradford

The head of the Federal Elections Commission says, two years after a record California fine, little has changed nationally to stop the flow of “dark money” into campaigns.

State Government

Bill Would Overhaul California Voting System

June 10, 2015 | Katie Orr

California tends to rank near the bottom in voter turnout. But some state officials say a bill announced Wednesday could help improve participation.