Majority of Americans prefer popular vote over Electoral College, poll finds

A majority of Americans prefer the popular vote for U.S. president rather than a winner being determined by the Electoral College, according to a new Gallup poll.

SF Parent Coalition hosts Mayoral Candidate Forum

San Francisco's mayor and four other city hall hopefuls fielded questions during a public forum in the city's Richmond District on Monday. The forum was hosted by the SF Parent Coalition at George Washington High School.

Teens voting? They can in Oakland and Berkeley

A historic change is taking place in Oakland and Berkeley that empowers younger people to vote.

Are immigrants in Springfield, Ohio eating cats and dogs? City officials say no

The now viral post that sparked the rumors racked up hundreds of thousands of views, and thrust the city of Springfield into the national immigration debate.

SF mayoral candidates debate over city's hot-button issues, Breed's absence explained

Thursday, marked another debate night in the City of San Francisco. Four candidates taking on San Francisco Mayor London Breed in the upcoming election tackled some of the hot-button issues facing the city, including homelessness, housing, and crime.

Chicago DNC 2024: Everything you need to know

The Democratic National Convention returns to Chicago next week for the first time in 28 years to decide one half of a pivotal presidential election.

Biden on dropping out of 2024 race: 'I revere this office, but I love my country more'

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday and offered the public their first chance to hear directly from him, his rationale for dropping out of the 2024 race.

Here's a look at J.D. Vance's Bay Area ties

The newly minted Republican nominee for Vice President spent a good chunk of time in the Bay Area. Here's a look at how he got here.

77-year-old North Bay man convicted of voter fraud after social media posts

A 77-year-old man from Sonoma County was convicted of one count of voter fraud after he posted on social media about voting twice in the past two elections, county prosecutors announced Wednesday.   

5 leading candidates pitch to voters during first SF mayoral debate

On Wednesday night, during the first San Francisco mayoral debate leading up to the November election, the five leading candidates addressed some of the biggest concerns for the future of the city.

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.