Drawing on his childhood surrounded by gang culture in Los Angeles, reform advocate Rey David López-Calderón explains why California's effort to repeal the Top Two primary is about more than elections. It's about loyalty, control, and who gets to decide where voters belong.
Before approving a one-time tax on the wealth of billionaires who lived in the state at a certain point in time, Californians should consider what such a policy will do to future tax revenues. Since wealth is mobile, those who stand to lose the most will simply leave.
Once rivals for Los Angeles mayor, Bass and Caruso are now working together to speed up development, reduce bureaucratic delays, and help the city rebuild.
Independent voters will decide at least 16 Southern California legislative races in 2026, as California's top-two primary system advances two candidates regardless of party. In many districts, independents will determine which wing of the Democratic Party wins.
In Los Angeles's District 3, business owner Tim Gaspar and labor-backed Barri Worth Girvan compete in a Democrat-versus-Democrat runoff where independent and Republican voters could decide the outcome.
California's nonpartisan primary system sometimes produces general elections featuring two Democrats or Republicans. Political observers are watching closely to see if voters from the other party will participate in these same-party races.
In California's first-ever race for an elected insurance commissioner between two Democrats, state Sen. Ben Allen fights to overcome Jane Kim's lead from the June 2 primary.
A campaign backed by both Democratic and GOP leaders is pushing to repeal the nonpartisan primary and lock out independents. But three statewide candidates are breaking ranks with both major parties to defend voting rights for the 5.3 million Californians who don't identify with a party.
The Trump administration charged 28 California residents with illegal voting and registration on October 19, escalating a dispute with state officials over 20,000 names on a noncitizen voter list, but neither side can prove the other's claims just days before Election Day.
Assemblymember John Harabedian takes aim at California’s utility companies, insurance industry, and political leaders, arguing that the Eaton Fire exposed a broken system that leaves survivors struggling while powerful interests avoid accountability.
One of California's most competitive legislative districts is back in play as Republicans fight to hold the seat, Democrats spend big to flip it, and independent voters emerge as the deciding force.
