Could mysterious news site with ties to Orange County influence 2026 election?
The California Courier uses the name of an established paper and doesn’t disclose apparent Republican...
2026 Elections
What to expect from the California governor race in 2026?
While the campaign certainly hasn't lacked candidates, it has been missing star power. Could that...
Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won’t seek reelection to House
Stefanik was facing Bruce Blakeman in what was expected to be a bitter Republican primary.
Laguna Beach to have voters to decide if councilmembers need term limits
The ballot initiative will go before voters during the November 2026 general election.
Because of redistricting, Paula Swift is now running for a California Legislature seat
Swift is a longtime advocate for foster youth and domestic violence victims and said she...
The White House says the midterms are all about Trump. Democrats aren’t so sure
Republicans remain united in their strategy, using Trump to energize their base.
Shonique Williams, a criminal justice advocate, jumps into a House race to represent LA and Orange counties
California's new 41st Congressional District represents communities in southeast LA County and parts of Orange...
Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote
The signatures still must be formally verified by election authorities.
Costa Mesa will explore putting two tax increase measures before voters in 2026
The city is looking into raising the hotel tax and business license fees to bolster...
Former Assemblymember Hector De La Torre to run for House seat representing LA and Orange counties
De La Torre's entry sets up a Democrat-on-Democrat contest with Rep. Linda Sánchez in the...
Former Cypress Mayor Paulo Morales is the latest to jump into Assembly race
Morales has launched a 2026 bid for California's 67th Assembly District.
Laguna Hills setting district map for future elections, Mission Viejo chooses staggered term limits
The Laguna Hills City Council is scheduled on Tuesday to hold a final public hearing...
Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections
Florida's state Constitution bars redrawing maps to favor or disfavor a political party.
Republican Laura Bassett, interested in coastal issues, launches bid for state Senate seat
Bassett is vying for the 38th Senate District, represented now by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, a...
Republicans brace for tough midterms after Tennessee special election
A tighter margin is contributing to a gloomy outlook for the GOP.
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.
Sen. Tom Umberg is vying for Board of Equalization seat
Term limits prevents the Santa Ana Democrat from running for a spot in the California...
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of Long Beach could represent conservative Orange County cities if reelected
The new 42nd Congressional District will include OC communities of Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and...
Chad Bianco, who’s running for governor, asks donors to help pay legal bills
The Republican, who serves as Riverside County’s sheriff, launches a legal defense fund, which he...
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...
Ché Ahn, a pastor from Pasadena, wants to be California’s next governor
A Trump supporter, Ahn sued California over COVID lockdowns when parishioners were barred from attending...
Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries
Since it was created in 2018, the federal government’s cybersecurity agency has helped warn state...
Rep. Eric Swalwell announces bid for California governor
The Democrat who served as a House manager in President Donald Trump’s 2021 impeachment trial,...
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)...
Billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer announces run for California governor
The Democrat joins an already-crowded field of candidates seeking to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
Civil rights groups and Black and Hispanic voters argued the map is an illegal racial...
Trump administration sues California to invalidate Prop 50 maps ahead of 2026 midterms
The Justice Department is joining California Republicans in a lawsuit that argues California's Prop 50...
Judge adopts Utah congressional map creating a Democratic-leaning district for 2026
A Utah judge rejected a new congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers.
Rep. Linda Sánchez will run for re-election in new district following Prop. 50’s passage
Prop. 50 redrew congressional lines just in time for next year's midterm elections — shaking...
The most vulnerable senators of 2026, a year out from Election Day
Democrats’ hopes of securing control of the Senate next year begin with Georgia.
The most vulnerable House members, a year out from 2026 elections
Mid-decade redistricting will have a major impact on the House battlefield.
Could California’s Prop. 50 be scaled back? There’s already an effort to ask voters to limit the new maps to 2026
OC attorney James V. Lacy filed a proposal with the California attorney general's office this...
Appeals court strikes down Huntington Beach voter ID law
The appeals court struck down Huntington Beach's voter ID requirement in local elections, ordering a...
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.
Tourism tax ballot measure is a no-go for Anaheim City Council majority
The proposed 3% tax on admission tickets and 10% on parking would have affected Disney...
Where does President Donald Trump fit into California’s Prop. 50 debate?
Supporters of Prop. 50 highlight the election's national impact; opponents focus on how it would...
Gov. Newsom says he’ll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms
Asked in an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” whether if would be fair to say...
Steve Hilton, Katie Porter lead latest poll in the California governor race
As speculation continues about another contender jumping into the race, polling also shows a plurality...
Anaheim to decide whether to ask voters about taxing tickets, parking for entertainment
The council will weigh a ballot measure for a 3% tax on tickets to privately...
DOJ prepares to send election monitors to California, New Jersey following requests from state GOPs
The Department of Justice is preparing to send federal election observers to California and New...
Huntington Beach voter ID case centers on ‘burden’ for voters
A California appeals court heard arguments Wednesday in the cases challenging the city's voter-approved ID...
What’s next for Katie Porter’s California governor campaign after the viral videos?
It may not be solely up to the former Orange County congresswoman, or how much...
Former Rep. Katie Porter faces backlash after saying she might walk out of CBS interview
The gubernatorial candidate from OC draws fire from rivals after a tense exchange over a...
Would San Clemente voters approve 1% sales tax to restore beaches, better fire protection?
The new citizen-led effort would raise revenue to help eroding beaches along the sand-starved beach,...
In California, paying someone to vote could result in a $10,000 fine or jail
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two election-related bills into law in early October, criticizing the Trump...
Why county sheriffs in Southern California are weighing in on Prop. 50
Over three dozen sheriffs signed a letter saying the partisan redistricting effort undermines the will...
GOP frontrunners in California’s gubernatorial race hail from different worlds
Sheriff Chad Bianco and former Fox News host Steve Hilton have stark differences but both...
Ian Calderon, former California Assemblymember, announces run for governor
Calderon made history when he became the first millenial elected to the California Assembly in...
California Democrats propose a bill to ban mid-cycle redistricting
The bill, backed by Sen. Alex Padilla, would require all states to adopt independent redistricting...
Could Orange County join a new state? That’s one Republican legislator’s proposal
Republican Assembly Leader James Gallagher is behind a long-shot effort to split California into two...
Why Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is being sued over his uniform
The Republican is running for governor in the 2026 election and seeking to replace Gavin...
LA Mayor Karen Bass backs Antonio Villaraigosa for California governor
The longtime allies, both Democrats, have a history of endorsing each other.
Republicans strategize about upcoming redistricting special election at annual convention
Proposition 50, the Democrat-led redistricting measure, was top of mind at the CAGOP convention.
California Republicans get a momentum gift with redistricting — but what will they do with it?
'Don't let a crisis go to waste,' OC GOP chair Will O'Neill says as the...
Huntington Beach city staff to draft voter ID law as it starts planning for 2026 elections
The voter-approved Measure A called for allowing Huntington Beach to start asking voters for ID...
Is Sen. Alex Padilla running for California governor? Why Democrats are speculating about a 2026 bid
California's senior senator hasn't ruled out a campaign. But for now, he's focused on the...
With California’s congressional maps up in air, campaigns aren’t changing strategies yet
Prop 50 has put political operations in a bit of a holding pattern as folks...
Michael Maxsenti, a Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acolyte, launches congressional bid in Orange County
The Irvine Republican says he is focused on affordability issues as well as the 'MAHA'...
LA County’s Hilda Solis is running for Congress — if redistricting passes
With a long resume of holding public office, Solis immediately becomes a front-runner for a...
California Supreme Court again rejects Republicans’ efforts to stop mid-cycle redistricting
This is the second time in a week that the state's high court has rejected...
California Republicans mount another legal challenge to mid-cycle redistricting
A new petition filed Monday, Aug. 25, claims California's planned ballot measure would violate state...
Democrat Rick Foster launches bid for coastal state Senate seat
Sen. Tony Strickland, a Republican and former Huntington Beach Council member, won a special election...
What’s next for California redistricting? An expensive election
With only a little more than two months until Election Day, campaigns will be working...
Lisa Ramirez, who represented an OC father detained by ICE, is running for Congress
The North Tustin resident jumped into the race after state Democrats signaled they may change...
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...
How California redistricting could impact congressional elections in Orange County
Huntington Beach and Long Beach under the same district. Rep. Young Kim versus Rep. Ken...
What to know as a Texas lawmaker protests police escorts and California takes up redistricting
Both Trump and the Democrats are looking ahead to the 2026 midterms.
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...
Power Play. Democrats release plan to boost party’s California US House seats in fight for Congress
California Democrats are preparing a proposal to counter Republican gains in Texas.
Could California redistricting cost Inland Rep. Ken Calvert re-election?
The Corona Republican accuses Democrats of "taking an axe to the state constitution" in redrawing...
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...
Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans’ redraw of US House maps
Democrats did not say what day they might return.
Gov. Gavin Newsom kicks off California’s redistricting efforts
Voters will be tasked with approving new congressional maps in a special election in November,...
Instagram account linked to nonprofit changed to a CA-40 candidate’s campaign page, spurs FEC complaint
The social media account is the latest thing to turn up the heat in the...
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...
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords advocates for gun violence prevention at Laguna Woods town hall
Over 450 guests packed a clubhouse to hear the former Arizona representative speak about gun...
California redistricting would be ‘triggered’ by Texas, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom warned that if California redrew its maps, it would have "profound impacts"...
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...
Former Rep. Michelle Steel won’t run for Congress in 2026
The Seal Beach Republican says she's focused on advancing President Trump's agenda outside of Congress.
OC Supervisor Don Wagner wants California secretary of state as next job
The first Republican challenger to enter the race, Wagner will be attempting to unseat incumbent...
Former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon jumps into race for state superintendent
"We need thoughtful, proactive leadership to ensure AI enhances education rather than erodes it." Anthony...
How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections
Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in...
Young labor organizer jumps into the race for California’s 40th Congressional District
"It's time for a new generation of leaders," said Meade, 26.
What would California Republicans count as success in 2026? CAGOP Chair Corrin Rankin breaks it down
The early focus has been on bolstering volunteers, investing in voter contact software and rolling...
Is the Inland Empire becoming more Republican? Here’s what the numbers say
GOP voter registration is outpacing Democrats in more than 30 Inland cities. But that's just...
Tanya Cook, a Garden Grove business owner, enters the 70th Assembly District race
Her platform includes immigration policy and pathways to citizenship, health care and reproductive rights, and...