FBI investigating after envelopes with fentanyl, other substances sent to US elections offices
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
Supreme Court to decide whether South Carolina targeted Black voters in redistricting
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell is out of money, can't pay legal bills, lawyers say
Attorneys who’ve been defending MyPillow chief executive and election denier Mike Lindell against defamation lawsuits by voting machine companies are seeking court permission to quit.
Attorneys who’ve been defending MyPillow chief executive and election denier Mike Lindell against defamation lawsuits by voting machine companies are seeking court permission to quit.
Latest Trump indictment raises concerns about 2024 election security
The 2020 election meddling indictment in Georgia of former President Donald Trump and 18 supporters is raising concerns and questions about election security and integrity, as the nation heads into the 2024 presidential race.
The 2020 election meddling indictment in Georgia of former President Donald Trump and 18 supporters is raising concerns and questions about election security and integrity, as the nation heads into the 2024 presidential race.
Experts weigh in on latest Trump indictment
One political expert says for Trump supporters, this latest indictment out of Georgia will only strengthen their resolve. Another says the latest case poses the most serious risk to Trump.
One political expert says for Trump supporters, this latest indictment out of Georgia will only strengthen their resolve. Another says the latest case poses the most serious risk to Trump.
First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
Alameda County registrar gets oversight after election blunders
Alameda County leaders on Tuesday approved an ordinance to establish a new authority to oversee the registrar of voters after previous election blunders.
Alameda County leaders on Tuesday approved an ordinance to establish a new authority to oversee the registrar of voters after previous election blunders.
Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis releases first presidential campaign ad: 'Great American comeback'
It's official: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is running for president, the latest Republican to join the 2024 presidential race.
It's official: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is running for president, the latest Republican to join the 2024 presidential race.
Gov. Ron DeSantis files with FEC, launches presidential campaign ahead of Twitter announcement
Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, entering the 2024 presidential race ahead of his expected Twitter announcement.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, entering the 2024 presidential race ahead of his expected Twitter announcement.
San Francisco Supervisor Ahsha Safai says he will run against Mayor Breed
San Francisco District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai has made official he will challenge Mayor London Breed in the 2024 election.
San Francisco District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai has made official he will challenge Mayor London Breed in the 2024 election.
California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis announces early bid in governor's race
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis officially launched her campaign on Monday to become the state's next governor. Kounalakis made the announcement, the first to do so, in what’s expected to be a crowded field of challengers in the 2026 race to replace Gavin Newsom.
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis officially launched her campaign on Monday to become the state's next governor. Kounalakis made the announcement, the first to do so, in what’s expected to be a crowded field of challengers in the 2026 race to replace Gavin Newsom.
NY Judge bans cameras, cell phones during Trump indictment
Questions swirl over what former President Donald Trump can say about his indictment. Legal experts said it’s likely a gag order could be put on the case preventing Trump and his attorneys from commenting.
Questions swirl over what former President Donald Trump can say about his indictment. Legal experts said it’s likely a gag order could be put on the case preventing Trump and his attorneys from commenting.
Who will be Trump's running mate in 2024? Some in GOP already lobbying for VP
Donald Trump is seen as the early front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Donald Trump is seen as the early front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Lawsuit accuses Oakland city officials of cover-up, files to overturn mayoral election
A petition filed in Alameda County alleges the mayoral election of Oakland is invalid and needs to be redone after a series of mistakes, coverups, and violations, petitioners said Friday.
A petition filed in Alameda County alleges the mayoral election of Oakland is invalid and needs to be redone after a series of mistakes, coverups, and violations, petitioners said Friday.
Trial set for next month to determine winner of OUSD school board race
A trial has been set for next month to determine who will occupy the District 4 seat on the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education after an error by the county registrar of voters' office put the outcome into dispute, an Alameda County Superior Court judge said at a hearing Friday.
A trial has been set for next month to determine who will occupy the District 4 seat on the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education after an error by the county registrar of voters' office put the outcome into dispute, an Alameda County Superior Court judge said at a hearing Friday.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi makes rare endorsement for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is throwing her weight behind Southern California Representative Adam Schiff if Dianne Feinstein decides not to run for Senate again.
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is throwing her weight behind Southern California Representative Adam Schiff if Dianne Feinstein decides not to run for Senate again.
Judge orders Oakland school board votes to be re-examined
The results of last month's Oakland School District 4 election will be re-examined. Officials said there were problems with how the rank-choice ballots were counted.
The results of last month's Oakland School District 4 election will be re-examined. Officials said there were problems with how the rank-choice ballots were counted.
Iowa official's wife charged with 52 counts of voter fraud
Kim Phuong Taylor filled out and cast absentee ballots in her husband’s unsuccessful race for a Republican nomination to run for Congress in 2020, federal prosecutors said.
Kim Phuong Taylor filled out and cast absentee ballots in her husband’s unsuccessful race for a Republican nomination to run for Congress in 2020, federal prosecutors said.
Recount requested in Oakland's mayor's race, among others
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors plans to request the registrar’s office hold a recount in four races, including the Oakland mayor's race.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors plans to request the registrar’s office hold a recount in four races, including the Oakland mayor's race.