Yorba Linda wants more input in vote center locations for future elections
The City Council unanimously backed a resolution they said would help the county registrar pick...
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Justice Department sues 4 more states for access to detailed voter data
The department filed federal lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Nevada.
Former Colorado clerk will remain in state prison after a federal judge rejects her bid for freedom
Tina Peters filed a federal lawsuit asking that she be released on bond while her...
GOP-led states settle lawsuit against federal government over checking citizenship status of voters
Voting information could become a focal point in next year's midterm elections.
President Trump was a big factor in California’s redistricting war. What about the governor’s race?
For candidates for California governor, simply opposing or embracing Trump is ‘not nearly enough’ for...
No signs California won’t move forward with redistricting despite a court blocking similar plan in Texas
In selling the redistricting idea to voters initially, Gov. Gavin Newsom said, "We're responding (to)...
See how your Orange County neighborhood voted on Proposition 50
If you consider Proposition 50 to be a referendum on President Donald Trump, it makes...
More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, poll shows
The poll was driven by a decline in approval among Republicans and independents.
Takeaways from the 2025 general election, in charts
This year’s electorate moved decisively towards the Democratic Party.
Prop. 50 results: Orange County voters support redistricting
Nearly 800,000 ballots had been counted by early Wednesday evening.
California Republicans sue to block Proposition 50 after voters approved the redistricting measure
Attorneys for the plaintiffs say there's no proof that racially gerrymandered maps favoring Hispanics were...
Tuesday’s races were a quiet rebuke of Trump for many voters, AP Voter Poll finds
It was hardly an endorsement of his nearly 10 months back in the White House.
Here’s what Southern California lawmakers had to say about the Prop. 50 election
Find the early reactions from some local members of Congress following the passage of Proposition...
Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime in Election 2025, AP Voter Poll finds
Poll results suggest that many voters feel they cannot get ahead in the current economy.
President Trump alleges California’s election system is ‘rigged’ as voters decide Proposition 50
The White House said its working on an executive order "to strengthen our elections in...
It’s Election Day in California. What’s at stake in Orange County as voters decide on Proposition 50
The special election on redistricting started with a bang less than three months ago —...
Orange County’s last-minute guide to Prop. 50: When to expect results, how to vote and more
Voting is nearly over in California's special election on redistricting — and that means the...
What’s on the ballot in the first general election since Donald Trump became president
Here’s a look at some of the major races across the country.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
She sad the proof-of-citizenship directive is an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers.
Ohio panel and Virginia lawmakers move forward with congressional redistricting plans
Democrats need to gain three seats to control the House and counter Trump's agenda.
California elections chief warns of ‘inaccurate’ text message about ballot status
Secretary of State Shirley Weber says a message suggesting ballots haven't been received or processed...
In the final days of the Prop. 50 campaign, both sides focus on turnout
They are trying reaching undecided voters in the waning days of the campaign regarding redistricting...
Democrats test a new playbook in Tuesday’s election: Less talk of Trump, more focus on economy
Some believe a moderate approach could be key to the Democrats' revival.
What to expect in California’s special election
As of Tuesday, a total of 4.74 million ballots had been cast before Election Day.
When federal election observers are expected to be in Orange County
The DOJ observers will be in town Monday through Thursday for California's special election, the...
Trump administration to send watchers to California polling places, but state on guard for disruptions
Democrats accuse the Trump administration of voter intimidation, but Republicans say transparency is a good...
More than 4 million California voters have sent in their Prop. 50 ballots so far
Voters are returning their ballots more quickly than past elections, according to one political analyst.
With immigration raids still occurring, is it safe to vote in person in California?
In a poll, 66% of registered Latino voters in California were concerned about an immigration...
Trump allies, undeterred by setbacks in courts and Congress, push anew for citizenship proof to vote
Voting rights groups say it's a potential tool for voter disenfranchisement.
Here are LA County’s voter registration numbers ahead of the redistricting election
Republicans and no-party voters have gained ground, but Democrats still account for just over half...
Progressive groups launch $1.4 million campaign to win back Latino voters from Trump
It targets voters in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina and Texas.
A look at Orange County’s voter registration ahead of the special election on redistricting
In recent months, Orange County has seen a growth in no party preference voters. But...
Why a Supreme Court case from Louisiana will matter for the future of the Voting Rights Act
The court could leave the the Voting Rights Act largely neutered.
Black residents worry new Louisiana congressional district could be lost in Supreme Court case
The court's decision could have wide-ranging consequences for the Voting Rights Act.
Voting by mail? Voters urged to vote early in California’s special election.
Mail service change in certain parts of the state could impact which ballots get counted.
Democrats in governors races see political opportunity amid government shutdown
New Jersey’s and Virginia’s elections are setting up a test of how voters view Trump's...
Judge rejects claims of racial gerrymandering in North Carolina state Senate districts
U.S. District Judge James Dever sided with GOP leaders in his ruling.
Justice Department sues 6 more states, including NY and California, in its quest for voter data
The department sued Oregon and Maine last week.
OC registrar outlines voter roll maintenance amid questions from county supervisors
Supervisors raised concerns at the board’s Tuesday meeting about fictitious registrations following recent news of...
Trump redistricting push threatens minority representation. Black voters worry about its impact
Black voters are worried Trump's efforts will leave them without adequate representation in Congress.
California Republicans pushing to get voter ID initiative onto 2026 ballot
Assemblymember Carl DiMaio says voter ID reform would make voters trust the election process more.
What’s next for California redistricting? An expensive election
With only a little more than two months until Election Day, campaigns will be working...
With Gov. Newsom’s signature, California will have a redistricting special election in November
Texas Republicans, meanwhile, gave initial approval to their redistricting plan on Wednesday.
California Supreme Court rejects Republicans’ efforts to halt redistricting proposals
The court said the petitioners "failed to meet their burden of establishing a basis for...
Former President Obama supports California’s redistricting efforts
The former president says he has 'tremendous respect' for how Gov. Newsom has handled redistricting...
Counties will be paid upfront for special redistricting election, California official says
Local elections officials had expressed concerns about the cost of implementing a last-minute special election.
California Legislature fast-tracks Gov. Newsom’s redistricting proposal
'Revenge politics' or 'protecting democracy?' The debate over mid-cycle redistricting hits the statehouse.
California Republicans say redistricting legislation needs more review time, ask state Supreme Court to intervene
State legislators are scheduled to hold floor votes on Thursday, according to a schedule from...
Texas Democrats end walkout over redistricting as California prepares to retaliate
It's part of a national fight to reshape the congressional landscape.
Sacramento Snapshot: The legislature is back in session. Here’s what we’re watching
For now, it's all about redistricting in the statehouse. But other important environmental and public...
Maps: New California congressional districts, proposed by House Democrats
A picture of how California's congressional maps could change for 2026 is starting to emerge.
Proposed changes to Orange County’s congressional districts emerge
The redistricting maps emerge the day after Gov. Gavin Newsom began his campaign to counter...
Southern California elections officials raise concerns about redistricting vote costs
Changes to congressional maps, and the special election to approve them, could come with a...
What is redistricting? Your questions about maps, California’s feud with Texas and more, answered
The latest feud between President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom could affect who you're...
Gov. Gavin Newsom kicks off California’s redistricting efforts
Voters will be tasked with approving new congressional maps in a special election in November,...
Justice Department demand for state voter lists underscores their importance
Power over voter registration lists is the power to shape the electorate.
OC’s registrar is preparing for California redistricting special election that isn’t official yet
Bob Page, who oversees Orange County's elections, says there wouldn't be enough time to pull...
What’s at stake as more Democrats coalesce around Gov. Newsom’s redistricting proposal for House seats
The effort to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections could make GOP...
DOJ wants non-citizen voter registration requests, including sensitive data, from Los Angeles County
The federal government's request for data follows several similar asks to election officials around the...
DOJ seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds
The requests have come in letters, emails and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the...
How California governor race is shaking out without Kamala Harris
Is it Katie Porter's race to lose? Is there a new avenue for a strong...
Democrats try again to revive the Voting Rights Act but face long odds
Senators reintroduced a bill to restore and expand protections enshrined in the Voting Rights Act...
Court restricts who can bring voting rights challenges in a case involving voters with disabilities
The findings upend decades of precedent and will likely be headed to the U.S. Supreme...
In LA County, voter turnout in 2024 was lower than in 2020. Here’s what that means
“The story of 2024 ... (is) that we actually became a less representative electorate," says...
The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight
This multi-state redistricting battle could be the first step in the fight for House control...
Britain is lowering the voting age to 16. It’s getting a mixed reaction
Britain last lowered the voting age in 1969.
Most US adults think the GOP tax bill will help the wealthy and harm the poor, poll finds
Most Americans think the new tax bill will do more to hurt low-income people.
California Republican lawmakers launch campaign to require voter ID
California is among 14 states that do not require voters to show some form of...