Voting ballots found tossed in ravine miles from where they were mailed; authorities investigating
Local and federal investigators are trying to determine how roughly two dozen ballots were apparently stolen last week. The voting materials, and other mail, were found miles from where it was mailed.
Biden says there’s still not enough votes to codify abortion rights
Although Democrats will hold on to control of the Senate after midterm elections, they're still likely to lose control of the House, which would allow Republicans to block any abortion rights laws.
Arizona Democrat Katie Hobbs keeps lead over Kari Lake in race for governor
Democrat Katie Hobbs was leading the Arizona governor's race by about 35,000 votes as of Sunday morning.
Live midterm election results: Key U.S. Senate races
In 2022, a total of 35 U.S. Senate seats are up for election. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Dozens of missing, completed ballots found along highway in Santa Clara County
The Santa Clara County Registrar's office is investigating how dozens of completed ballots went missing and then were found near Highway 17.
Balance of power in Congress still undecided
The balance of power in Congress will help dictate what the next two years of the Biden presidency looks like.
Kelly win in Arizona puts Dems 1 seat from Senate control
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly won his bid for reelection Friday in the crucial swing state of Arizona, defeating Republican venture capitalist Blake Masters to put his party one victory away from clinching control of the chamber for the next two years of Joe Biden's presidency.
Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
Oakland mayor's race: no winner declared yet
Oakland council member Loren Taylor maintained his lead over council member Sheng Thao in the race for mayor, but vote counting is not finished.
Bet on it: Sports gambling effort in California is not over
The effort to legalize sports betting in California ran headlong into a typical challenge for competing ballot measures as each was battered in a torrent of negative advertising that doomed both to spectacular failure in the most expensive ballot race in U.S. history.
Trump urged to delay 2024 White House bid after GOP's uneven election
Some allies were calling on Trump to delay his planned announcement, saying the full focus needs to be a runoff election in Georgia that could again determine control of the Senate.
Abortion rights advocates see success at ballot boxes nationwide
As the battleground over abortion access has shifted to states, abortion rights supporters are celebrating a larger-than-expected turnout on Election Day in five states; California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana and Vermont, where abortion was on the ballot.
Alameda County's historic D.A.'s race too close to call
As of Wednesday, Terry Wiley has 52% to Pamela Price's 48% in the race for the next Alameda County district attorney. Just 5,000 votes separate the two candidates.
San Jose mayor's race still too close to call
Santa Clara County’s Registrar of Voters shows City Councilman Matt Mahan slightly pulling ahead of County Supervisor Cindy Chavez by 4,766 votes.
Voter confidence and the ballot count: a behind the scenes look
Several Bay Area counties are providing live video feeds, more frequent data releases, and implementing new technology to increase confidence in the election process.
49ers pick sides in close Santa Clara mayoral race
The Bay Area has several races that are too close to call and among them is for mayor of Santa Clara.
Biden says ‘Democrats had a strong night’ as midterm election results come in
“While the press and pundits are predicting a giant red wave, it didn’t happen,” Biden said Wednesday afternoon.
Control of the U.S. Senate: What are we waiting for?
The balance of power in the U.S. Senate is less certain after the Democrats' surprisingly strong showing in nearly every state not named Florida. Here's where things stand in the few close states.
Brooke Jenkins declares victory as San Francisco district attorney
Brooke Jenkins claimed victory in the race to be San Francisco district attorney.
Trump 'furious' over Oz losing in Pennsylvania, blames wife Melania for endorsement: Report
According to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, known for her access to Trump and his orbit, the former president called it "not her best decision."