Election Day 2025: What to know about California's Prop 50
The outcome of the election could determine which party wins control of the House.
California to deploy its own election monitors of Prop 50 voting sites
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday that the state will send its own observers to monitor federal election monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice during next week’s special election on Proposition 50.
Newsom confirms he may run for president in 2028
California Governor Gavin Newsom has offered the most definitive response yet on his plans for a potential run for the White House in 2028.
DOJ announces election monitors are coming to 5 California counties
he Department of Justice will send election monitors to Los Angeles, Fresno, Riverside, Orange, Kern counties in order to "ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law."
What is Prop. 50? Guide to California's 2025 special election
PROP. 50 GUIDE: California is gearing up for an election to decide whether the state will redraw congressional lines in an effort to help Democrats gain five more seats in the U.S. House. Here's what to know.
California's Prop. 50: What 'yes' and 'no' votes mean
A special election in California is heating up and could help decide who controls Congress. Here's what it means to vote "yes" and "no" on Prop. 50.
How Prop. 50 would change California's congressional district maps
There's one topic currently dominating California's political landscape: Proposition 50, an effort to redraw the state's congressional maps in order to create five new Democratic seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What is Santa Clara County's Measure A?
Santa Clara County’s Measure A is a five-eighths cent (0.625%) general sales tax for five years.
Prop. 50's push to redistrict California: How rare is this ask from voters?
States typically redraw their congressional districts every 10 years, following the completion of the U.S. census. But with the Nov. 4 Special Election, Californians are being asked whether to allow for a rare mid-decade action to redistrict.
Monday marked final day to register online or by mail for California’s November election
Have you registered to vote? On the ballot, Proposition 50, a Democratic-led measure to redraw the state’s congressional districts.
These are the key 2025 races to watch in November
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Rural California leaders say Prop 50 would dilute their voice in Congress
As California voters begin casting ballots on Proposition 50, rural leaders are raising concerns about what the measure could mean for their representation in Congress.
Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection
Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.
Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order
President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.
Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.
This ex-Silicon Valley engineer served as AOC's chief-of-staff. Now, he's challenging Nancy Pelosi
He's worked for Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Now, he's eyeing Pelosi's 2026 House seat.
Mayor-elect Barbara Lee shares priorities in 1st sit-down since winning special election
Oakland mayor-elect Barbara Lee said she’s ready for the next chapter of her political career. In her first sit-down since she won a special election, Lee said she’s encouraged and excited about tackling challenges with the community.
Loren Taylor congratulates Barbara Lee in Oakland's mayoral race
Voter reactions were mixed, with some praising Lee’s leadership and others expressing disappointment over low turnout and the ranked-choice voting system.
Live election results: Oakland mayor, city council, measure A
The ballot includes nine candidates for Oakland mayor, but the two front-runners are former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former city council member Loren Taylor.