Julie Johnson to become first LGBTQ+ Congress member from the South
Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson (D) will take over the seat vacated by Colin Allred. Johnson will be the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas, and all of the South, in Congress.
Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson (D) will take over the seat vacated by Colin Allred. Johnson will be the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas, and all of the South, in Congress.
Can you register to vote on Election Day?
You haven’t registered to vote, and it’s Election Day. Can you still cast a ballot in California?
You haven’t registered to vote, and it’s Election Day. Can you still cast a ballot in California?
Mark Farrell slapped with $108K ethics fine one day before election
San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Farrell has agreed to a $108,000 fine for campaign law violations, according to a settlement with the city's Ethics Commission.
San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Farrell has agreed to a $108,000 fine for campaign law violations, according to a settlement with the city's Ethics Commission.
How many electoral votes does each state have?
In the race for the White House, a candidate will have to win 270 of the 538 total electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.
In the race for the White House, a candidate will have to win 270 of the 538 total electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.
Early voting trends in the Bay Area and across the country
Paul Mitchell, VP of Political Data, Inc., a bipartisan voter data firm joined KTVU's Betty Yu to talk about early voting trends locally and nationwide.
Paul Mitchell, VP of Political Data, Inc., a bipartisan voter data firm joined KTVU's Betty Yu to talk about early voting trends locally and nationwide.
Harris won’t say how she voted on California measure that would reverse criminal justice reforms
California’s approach to crime is a central issue in this election cycle. Crime data shows the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles saw a steady increase in shoplifting between 2021 and 2022, according to a study by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California.
California’s approach to crime is a central issue in this election cycle. Crime data shows the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles saw a steady increase in shoplifting between 2021 and 2022, according to a study by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California.
Contra Costa County reports long lines of early in-person voters
Contra Costa County was among the Bay Area counties reporting high turnout on Friday for in-person voting ahead of Election Day.
Contra Costa County was among the Bay Area counties reporting high turnout on Friday for in-person voting ahead of Election Day.
Labor union backs Thao recall as supporters cry foul over wealthy recall donor
A labor union announced Wednesday they are now backing the Oakland Mayor Thao recall, saying her flyer misrepresented their logo. Thao and her supporters also spoke out, denouncing a wealthy PIedmont donor for financing recall efforts against Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
A labor union announced Wednesday they are now backing the Oakland Mayor Thao recall, saying her flyer misrepresented their logo. Thao and her supporters also spoke out, denouncing a wealthy PIedmont donor for financing recall efforts against Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
Prop 6: Ending Forced Prison Labor
Proposition 6 aims to amend California's constitution and ban forced labor in state prisons. California is one of 16 states that still allow "indentured servitude" to punish a crime. Proposition 6 would change the language to say "Slavery and involuntary servitude are prohibited."
Proposition 6 aims to amend California's constitution and ban forced labor in state prisons. California is one of 16 states that still allow "indentured servitude" to punish a crime. Proposition 6 would change the language to say "Slavery and involuntary servitude are prohibited."
2024 Election: Several California ballot measures buck historical trends
The ballot includes proposals on topics ranging from wildfire prevention funding to expanding rent control protections.
The ballot includes proposals on topics ranging from wildfire prevention funding to expanding rent control protections.
California began in-person voting this weekend, 11% of voters have voted early
Early voting in California began October 7th by mail or ballot drop off and in-person early voting began October 26th.
Early voting in California began October 7th by mail or ballot drop off and in-person early voting began October 26th.
Measure GG: Berkeley's battle between economy and environment
Measure GG proposes a tax on natural gas use on bigger buildings, but some business owners believe it’s too expensive and could force them to close.
Measure GG proposes a tax on natural gas use on bigger buildings, but some business owners believe it’s too expensive and could force them to close.
East Bay mail thefts worry voters ahead of Election Day
The trend of East Bay postal service robberies and burglaries has not slowed in recent years, and the mail thefts in Berkeley have community members worried about the security of their mail-in-ballots.
The trend of East Bay postal service robberies and burglaries has not slowed in recent years, and the mail thefts in Berkeley have community members worried about the security of their mail-in-ballots.
Measure H seeks to increase Lafayette sales tax from 8.75% to 9.25%, to maintain services
Lafayette voters will determine whether to increase the sales tax under Measure H, on the ballot in November 2024. Vice-mayor Wei-Tai Kwok explains the details of the ballot measure and what might happen if it does not pass.
Lafayette voters will determine whether to increase the sales tax under Measure H, on the ballot in November 2024. Vice-mayor Wei-Tai Kwok explains the details of the ballot measure and what might happen if it does not pass.
Bay Area artist scribing entire US Constitution with quill pens to get out the vote
A Brisbane artist is hoping her art, through the stroke of a pen, will help get out the vote this Election Day. Beth Grossman is in the process of transcribing the entire US Constitution on old US Mint money bags using quill feather pens. The pens are the same tool used by scribes of the original document in the 1700's.
A Brisbane artist is hoping her art, through the stroke of a pen, will help get out the vote this Election Day. Beth Grossman is in the process of transcribing the entire US Constitution on old US Mint money bags using quill feather pens. The pens are the same tool used by scribes of the original document in the 1700's.
Monday is last day to register to vote in California
Monday, Oct. 21 is the last day to register online to vote in California for the 2024 election.
Monday, Oct. 21 is the last day to register online to vote in California for the 2024 election.
In California, what happens if someone dies after they mail in their ballot?
More than 15 million Californians voted by mail in the 2020 presidential election. If you mail in your ballot, then die, there's a procedure in place to figure out if your ballot will be counted.
More than 15 million Californians voted by mail in the 2020 presidential election. If you mail in your ballot, then die, there's a procedure in place to figure out if your ballot will be counted.
Presidential candidates chase key Latino vote in 2024 election
With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a dead heat, especially in swing states, one group could have a major impact on the outcome: Latino voters. KTVU political reporter Greg Lee shows how both parties have been focusing their attention on the growing influence of the demographic.
With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a dead heat, especially in swing states, one group could have a major impact on the outcome: Latino voters. KTVU political reporter Greg Lee shows how both parties have been focusing their attention on the growing influence of the demographic.
California's 16th Congressional District: Low and Liccardo face off in highly-anticipated debate
It's Democrat versus Democrat in the race for California's 16th Congressional District in the South Bay. California Assembly Member Evan Low and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo faced off in a highly anticipated debate tonight hosted by NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and KQED.
It's Democrat versus Democrat in the race for California's 16th Congressional District in the South Bay. California Assembly Member Evan Low and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo faced off in a highly anticipated debate tonight hosted by NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and KQED.
Could Gen Z Tip the 2024 Election?
Dr. Alisha J. Hines, Director of Research for the Center for Scholars & Storytellers @ UCLA explains study on Gen Z voter sentiment. UCLA findings: Gen Zers who follow politics and media trend toward Kamala Harris. Study finds young voters cite Harris? tone and substance more than race, ethnicity or gender.
Dr. Alisha J. Hines, Director of Research for the Center for Scholars & Storytellers @ UCLA explains study on Gen Z voter sentiment. UCLA findings: Gen Zers who follow politics and media trend toward Kamala Harris. Study finds young voters cite Harris? tone and substance more than race, ethnicity or gender.