Eric Swalwell hit with petition claiming he's ineligible to run for California governor
Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell's campaign is facing legal challenges after a petition was filed to remove Swalwell from the California governor's race.
Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell's campaign is facing legal challenges after a petition was filed to remove Swalwell from the California governor's race.
"ICE-free zones" plan headed to Alameda County Board for vote
The proposal for creating "ICE-free zones" in Alameda County passed a committee Thursday and is headed to the Board of Supervisors for a vote.
The proposal for creating "ICE-free zones" in Alameda County passed a committee Thursday and is headed to the Board of Supervisors for a vote.
Meet the moderators: Journalists leading California's gubernatorial debate
MEET THE MODERATORS: The debate, in partnership with KTTV FOX 11 and the Black Action Alliance, will be held on Feb. 3 at the Ruth Williams Bay View Opera House in San Francisco.
MEET THE MODERATORS: The debate, in partnership with KTTV FOX 11 and the Black Action Alliance, will be held on Feb. 3 at the Ruth Williams Bay View Opera House in San Francisco.
The Race for California Governor: Submit your debate questions for candidates
Six candidates in the hotly contested race for California governor will square off in a debate next month. Submit your questions for the candidates here.
Six candidates in the hotly contested race for California governor will square off in a debate next month. Submit your questions for the candidates here.
Federal judges allow California to use new US House map ahead of 2026 election
A federal three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to allow California to use a voter-approved congressional map designed to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
A federal three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to allow California to use a voter-approved congressional map designed to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
Congressional hopefuls Wiener, Chan and Chakrabarti to face off in candidate forum Wednesday night
The candidates vying to replace Nancy Pelosi as the representative for California’s eleventh congressional district will on Wednesday night meet for their first candidate forum.
The candidates vying to replace Nancy Pelosi as the representative for California’s eleventh congressional district will on Wednesday night meet for their first candidate forum.
Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
DOJ vs. California: redrawing the lines:
Ken Miller, director of the Rose Institute of State and Local Government, at Claremont McKenna College, explains Justice Department lawsuit over new California congressional districts.
Ken Miller, director of the Rose Institute of State and Local Government, at Claremont McKenna College, explains Justice Department lawsuit over new California congressional districts.
Prop 50 divides California city into 3 congressional districts
The impact of California’s newly approved Proposition 50 is already being felt across the country, as Democrats celebrate decisive wins and Republicans prepare legal challenges. And in one California city, the newly redrawn congressional districts has divided the city into three.
The impact of California’s newly approved Proposition 50 is already being felt across the country, as Democrats celebrate decisive wins and Republicans prepare legal challenges. And in one California city, the newly redrawn congressional districts has divided the city into three.
Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win
Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.
Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.
Republicans sue over passage of California's Prop. 50
A group of California Republicans on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the passage of Prop. 50, alleging the redrawing of the congressional districts to favor Democrats is unconstitutional as they say it increases the power of one racial group – Latinos – over the others.
A group of California Republicans on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the passage of Prop. 50, alleging the redrawing of the congressional districts to favor Democrats is unconstitutional as they say it increases the power of one racial group – Latinos – over the others.
Santa Clara County's Measure A sales-tax passes
Voters approved a sales-tax measure in Santa Clara County on Tuesday; 57% said yes to the increase, and it only needed a simple majority.
Voters approved a sales-tax measure in Santa Clara County on Tuesday; 57% said yes to the increase, and it only needed a simple majority.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Pennsylvania retains Supreme Court justices, extending court's Democratic majority
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.
Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC’s next mayor: When he takes office and what comes next
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.
Prop 50 passes: California voters approve redistricting measure that could shift US House power
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Election Results: Prop. 50 approved by California voters, allowing for congressional redistricting
The proposed redraw of the state’s Congressional districts is expected to add as many as five Democratic-held seats in Congress in time for the 2026 midterms, while leaving as few as four Republican-held seats across California.
The proposed redraw of the state’s Congressional districts is expected to add as many as five Democratic-held seats in Congress in time for the 2026 midterms, while leaving as few as four Republican-held seats across California.