Election 2026: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

Política

California governor’s race: See the candidates’ incomes and tax payments

Here’s a snapshot of the top candidates for governor’s incomes and taxes. Billionaire Tom Steyer dwarfs them all.

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Yue Stella Yu

• marzo 28, 2026

A close-up view of a person's hand inserting a stack of ballots into a counting machine.

Política

Judge rejects Green Party candidate’s bid to appear on California governor ballots

A Sacramento judge on Thursday rejected a Green Party candidate’s lawsuit against California Secretary of State Shirley Weber’s office seeking to get on the June primary ballot for governor, concluding that he did not file the correct tax returns in time to qualify. Rudolph “Butch” Ware, an associate professor of history at UC Santa Barbara […]

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Yue Stella Yu

• marzo 26, 2026

The light of a television camera illuminates a person, as they speak into a reporter's microphone and look directly at the camera. The person wears a white shirt with a gold sheriff's badge on it while surrounded by people holding political signs behind them.

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California sheriff says his seizure of more than 600,000 ballots is ‘normal law enforcement’

Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco says it's coincidence he got a California ballot seizure warrant from a judge who praised him and whom he endorsed in 2022.

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Juana Kuang

• marzo 26, 2026

A person with a mustache and a sheriff’s uniform speaks at a podium, saying, “Safety Over Sanctuary.” In the background is a row of people dressed professionally and listening to the speech.

Política

Court denies California’s bid to halt Riverside sheriff’s recount of 2025 election ballots

Chad Bianco, a Republican sheriff running for governor, seized 2025 ballots for a voter fraud investigation. California is asking a court to halt the inquiry.

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Cayla Mihalovich

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Juana Kuang

• marzo 24, 2026

A blue sign advertising gas prices from $5.99 to $6.39 per gallon towers over a clear blue sky at a gas station.

Política

Some California Democrats pitch gas price relief as prices at the pump soar

Experts say the latest gas price spike is driven by global oil markets and the Iran conflict, while California’s higher base price stems from refinery closures, the state’s market and environmental rules.

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Juana Kuang

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alejandro lazo

• marzo 18, 2026

CalMatters California Voter Guide 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

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Get ready for California’s 2026 primary. Your questions about voting, answered

Where do I vote? Am I registered to vote? Does everyone get a ballot in the mail? Answers to your election day questions ahead of June 2.

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Personal de CalMatters

• marzo 13, 2026

The top of a unidentifiable person's head as they stand in front of a voting booth. The person wears a black hat, red shirt and brown shorts.

Política

Voter ID could be headed to the California ballot. Opponents plan to make it about Trump

A voter ID ballot initiative is gaining momentum in California as opponents aim to mount a campaign focused on President Donald Trump’s push for similar nationwide requirements.

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Nadia Lathan

• marzo 10, 2026

Candidates stand at podiums on a stage during a televised debate titled “The Race for California Governor.” A large screen in the foreground displays a close-up of one candidate speaking with live captions visible.

Política

The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor

Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.

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Yue Stella Yu

• marzo 6, 2026

A U.S. lawmaker sits at a desk with a microphone during a congressional hearing. A nameplate reading “Rep. Issa” is visible on the desk in front of them, with wood-paneled seating and other officials in the background.

Política

GOP Rep. Darrell Issa to retire rather than run in redrawn San Diego district

The 12-term congressman said Friday that he will not seek reelection in his new district, which was redrawn after Prop. 50 to favor Democrats.

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Nadia Lathan

• marzo 6, 2026

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Política

Would Sacramento voters send a Republican to Congress? Kevin Kiley is betting on it

Kiley's much-anticipated decision comes after Prop. 50 turned the two-term congressman's current district solidly Democratic and left him with no easy path to reelection.

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Maya C. Miller

• marzo 5, 2026