December 20, 2016 | Ben Adler
The California Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a November ballot measure that seeks to streamline the state’s death penalty system to consider a lawsuit filed by Proposition 66 opponents.
December 16, 2016 | Ben Adler
More California voters cast ballots in last month's election than ever before, but not a record-high percent. Meanwhile, more Californians voted by mail than in any general election in a presidential year.
December 6, 2016 | Ben Adler
Proposition 54 is already being tested at the state Capitol, less than one month after its approval by California voters. The ballot measure requires the Legislature to post bills in print and online for 72 hours before taking final votes.
November 28, 2016
(AP) - Democrats will have a supermajority in both chambers of the California Legislature next year after Republican Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang lost her bid for a seat in the Senate.
November 28, 2016 | Ben Adler
California election officials are rejecting President-elect Donald Trump’s unfounded claim of “serious voter fraud” in the state.
November 22, 2016 | Ben Adler
Two weeks after Election Day, the Associated Press has called the final two unresolved California ballot measures.
November 21, 2016 | Ben Adler
Two weeks after Election Day, two California propositions and numerous local races remain too close to call. That’s because counties estimate there are still more than two million unprocessed ballots.
November 16, 2016 | Ben Adler
It’s often said that “as California goes, so goes the nation.” But that’s rarely been less true than in last week’s election. Two of California’s most highly respected pollsters say the results underscore just how different the Golden State is.
November 16, 2016 | Bob Moffitt
The Sacramento County Elections Office has updated the ballot count from the November 8 general election. No good news for supporters of the measures that are just under the two-thirds requirement to pass.
November 14, 2016 | Ben Bradford
It appears changing demographics and the normal rise and fall of Democratic votes account for the party’s gains.
Politics
May 20, 2022
A likely recount would mean that the race between Dr. Mehmet Oz and David McCormick might not be decided until June 8, the deadline for counties to report their results to the state.
May 20, 2022
A judge's decision to throw out Democratic-drawn congressional maps is pitting New York lawmakers against each other in a year already tilting against the party's chances of holding on to the House.
May 20, 2022
Former President Trump is playing a big role on the Republican side — in states like Pennsylvania and North Carolina — endorsing Republican candidates who pledged loyalty to him.
May 18, 2022
The five statewide primaries once again tested former President Donald Trump's influence on the Republican side — with mixed results. Here's what we learned on Tuesday.
May 18, 2022
Kotek won her state's Democratic primary on Tuesday. If she wins the general election later this year, she will become the country's first openly lesbian governor.
May 17, 2022
The Republican narrowly lost to state Sen. Chuck Edwards, who had received the backing of some Republicans who had tired of Cawthorn's controversies.
May 17, 2022
Pennsylvania has an open Senate seat for the first time in 12 years. While the Democratic race was easily decided, the Republican primary looked like it's headed for a recount.
May 17, 2022
Rep. Ted Budd, who has former President Donald Trump's endorsement, easily won the North Carolina GOP Senate primary, the AP reports. He will face Democrat Cheri Beasley in November.
May 17, 2022
Five states hold primaries Tuesday, with Senate races in Pennsylvania and North Carolina getting top billing.
May 17, 2022
New Hampshire is the only New England state that hasn't protected abortion rights. The issue will be center stage as abortion rights supporter Maggie Hassan tries to hold her seat in the U.S. Senate.
