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.

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.

What?s next for the EV market as tax incentives expire
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The federal electric vehicle tax credit ends on Sept. 30. An experts explains how the EV market might change.

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.

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.

Oakland mayoral candidates make last minute push to get votes

Oakland voters will make their voices heard in the special election on Tuesday. The two leading candidates met with voters on the eve of the election as they made their final pitches.

Oakland voters head to polls for mayoral special election

Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee are both vying for the position left vacant following former mayor Sheng Thaos recall.

SAVE Act passes House: What to know

The SAVE Act requires states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof" of U.S. citizenship.