Two Cal students square off in Berkeley City Council special election
A special election was underway in Berkeley on Tuesday to replace former district seven City Council Member Rigel Robinson who resigned in January.
Georgia GOP vice chairman, a vocal 2020 election denier, voted illegally 9 times
Brian Pritchard, first vice chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and to “be publicly reprimanded for his conduct" by the State Election Board, which sought sanctions against him.
Two key California races still too close to call, weeks after Super Tuesday
Two weeks since Californians went to the polls for the March 5 primary, results in two key races were still too close to call: California’s Congressional District 16 election and the hotly contested Proposition 1, aimed at tackling homelessness and mental health.
Prop 1 still too close to call, despite opposing group conceding
A group opposing Proposition 1 is going back on their concession, after announcing yesterday the measure was likely going to pass.
Simon leads California primary for Barbara Lee congressional seat
Lateefah Simon and Jennifer Tran advanced on Super Tuesday in their bid for U.S. Congress Rep. Barbara Lee's House seat.
Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely
Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, tightening his grip on the Republican presidential nomination and bolstering the likelihood of a rematch later this year against President Joe Biden.
SF Elections Dept. doing security checks, mailing primary ballots
San Francisco's Department of Elections began preparations Monday for security checks on ballot machines to get ready for the state's March 5 primary election that will include the presidential primary and the race for the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat.
Yuba County election office finds fentanyl in package
A suspicious package containing a white powdery substance identified as the lethal drug fentanyl was discovered at an election office in Yuba County in Northern California.
Key things to know from the 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses
Former President Donald Trump dominated Iowa’s presidential caucuses on Monday night, leaving him with a tighter grip on the GOP nomination. Here's when the next major competitive race will be held.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's supporters rally in response to recall effort
Days after those behind the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao sent their letter of intent to remove her from office, her supporters rallied on the steps of City Hall.
Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
Republican debate takeaways: Presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump
With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate.
FBI investigating after envelopes with fentanyl, other substances sent to US elections offices
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
Supreme Court to decide whether South Carolina targeted Black voters in redistricting
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell is out of money, can't pay legal bills, lawyers say
Attorneys who’ve been defending MyPillow chief executive and election denier Mike Lindell against defamation lawsuits by voting machine companies are seeking court permission to quit.
Latest Trump indictment raises concerns about 2024 election security
The 2020 election meddling indictment in Georgia of former President Donald Trump and 18 supporters is raising concerns and questions about election security and integrity, as the nation heads into the 2024 presidential race.
Experts weigh in on latest Trump indictment
One political expert says for Trump supporters, this latest indictment out of Georgia will only strengthen their resolve. Another says the latest case poses the most serious risk to Trump.
First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
Alameda County registrar gets oversight after election blunders
Alameda County leaders on Tuesday approved an ordinance to establish a new authority to oversee the registrar of voters after previous election blunders.
Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."