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Who Will Eric Swalwell Voters Choose Now? We Know
Who Will Eric Swalwell Voters Choose Now? We Know
US Rep. Eric Swalwell has officially suspended his campaign for California governor in the midst of multiple sexual misconduct and assault allegations. He also announced Monday that he is resigning from Congress.
13 Apr, 2026
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4 min read
Why Trump Really Hates Alaska's Ranked Choice Voting
Why Trump Really Hates Alaska's Ranked Choice Voting
President Trump called Alaska's ranked choice voting system "disastrous" and "very fraudulent" on Friday. He gave his "complete and total support" to the repeal effort heading to Alaska's 2026 ballot.
13 Apr, 2026
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6 min read
Billionaires, Voter ID, Uber, and More: The 2026 California Ballot Is Already a Money War
Billionaires, Voter ID, Uber, and More: The 2026 California Ballot Is Already a Money War
In California, almost $325 million has already been raised in support and opposition to a handful of direct democracy initiatives hoping to appear on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
13 Apr, 2026
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15 min read
Why California's Governor Race Is a Trap for Both Parties (Trump Endorses Hilton)
Why California's Governor Race Is a Trap for Both Parties (Trump Endorses Hilton)
Breaking down Steve Hilton's Trump endorsement, why two Republicans advancing is never going to happen, and how Democrats may be using that fake threat to dismantle nonpartisan primaries altogether.
09 Apr, 2026
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2 min read
Half of US States Are Now in Revolt Over Money in Politics
Half of US States Are Now in Revolt Over Money in Politics
Idaho became the 25th state Wednesday to formally urge Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that allows federal and state legislative bodies to have greater authority over the flow of money in US politics. 
08 Apr, 2026
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2 min read
10 States Where Independent Voters Will Decide the 2026 Elections
10 States Where Independent Voters Will Decide the 2026 Elections
The 2026 midterm elections are already underway as states conduct their primary elections – and independent voters are expected to have a major impact on results from California to Maine and in several places in-between. 
07 Apr, 2026
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9 min read
Trump Won This Latino California District; Now Independents Will Decide Who Holds It
Trump Won This Latino California District; Now Independents Will Decide Who Holds It
Donald Trump carried the district by 1.3% in 2024, winning 49.5% to Kamala Harris's 48.2%, a striking outcome in a district where Democrats still held a registration advantage exceeding 13 points.
07 Apr, 2026
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19 min read
Are California's Cannabis Raids Starting to Work?
Are California's Cannabis Raids Starting to Work?
California has seized more than $1.2 billion in illegal cannabis since 2022. But whether those numbers are moving the needle on the state's entrenched illicit market is another matter.
06 Apr, 2026
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5 min read
Michigan GOP Kicks Out RCV Advocates, Calls Them ‘Communists’ over Reform Republicans Use
Michigan GOP Kicks Out RCV Advocates, Calls Them ‘Communists’ over Reform Republicans Use
On March 28, the ranked choice voting advocacy group, Rank MI Vote was kicked out of the Michigan Republican Party Convention. Reports say one Republican state lawmaker called volunteers “communists” and even threatened physical violence.
06 Apr, 2026
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14 min read
Trump is Building a FEDERAL Voter List: Should YOU Be Scared?
Trump is Building a FEDERAL Voter List: Should YOU Be Scared?
Trump just signed an executive order directing DHS to build a federal voter list and instructing the USPS to only deliver ballots to "verified" voters. Legal experts say it's unconstitutional.
02 Apr, 2026
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1 min read