Election 2024

Mental Health

Gavin Newsom hits the road for Prop. 1 as support falls for his mental health measure

Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting four cities to drum up support for Prop. 1, a $6.4 billion bond for mental health facilities. Opponents say the state can't afford the plan.

에 의해 크리스틴 황 그리고 나이젤 두아라 • 3월 1, 2024

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Assessing the path to office for each contender seeking Los Angeles district attorney

A large field of candidates is taking on unpopular incumbent George Gascón in the race for Los Angeles district attorney, but only four challengers are worth taking seriously. Next week's primary will determine whether Gascón cruises to re-election or faces an uphill battle.

에 의해 Jim Newton • 2월 29, 2024

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California made primary elections boring. Voter participation reflects that

Changes to California's primary election system were meant to be an improvement but have instead made the elections boring, which in turn has reduced voter participation.

에 의해 댄 월터스 • 2월 29, 2024

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How California Democrats may protest Biden’s Israel policy in the primary

Democrats in Michigan voted “uncommitted” in their presidential primary Tuesday to demonstrate their opposition to the president’s support of Israel in the Gaza war. It isn’t that simple in California’s primary. California leaders with the Council on American-Islamic Relations are calling for Democratic voters to leave the presidential race blank.

에 의해 린 라 • 2월 28, 2024

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What would Adam Schiff do as California’s U.S. senator?

The representative from Burbank, leading in the polls in the U.S. Senate primary, calls for ending the filibuster to break the logjam in Washington, D.C. , on issues such as gun control, the minimum wage and voting rights.

에 의해 유 스텔라 유 • 2월 27, 2024

정치

Gavin Newsom faces another recall attempt. Will it do any better than 2021?

Conservative critics of California's governor announce another attempt to recall him from office. Voters overwhelmingly rejected a 2021 bid. But activists say the effort will at least force him to focus on the state's problems.

에 의해 알렉세이 코세프 • 2월 26, 2024

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What California voters want to know about the 2024 election

Voting in California can be complicated. Here are answers to some common questions, plus what the leading U.S. Senate candidates say they would do if they’re elected.

에 의해 CalMatters Staff • 2월 26, 2024

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What would Barbara Lee do as California’s U.S. senator?

The representative from Oakland is trying to move up from fourth in the polls to the top two in the March 5 primary. She says voters should consider her life experience and her courage to stand alone.

에 의해 유 스텔라 유 • 2월 26, 2024

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Why does California elect local judges?

Of all the races on your ballot, the least information is often available on local judges. Here are some ways to find out more about these candidates.

에 의해 사메아 카말 • 2월 23, 2024

Mental Health

California voters will decide on Newsom’s mental health overhaul. How did we get here?

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 1 is the latest milestone in California’s long struggle to address mental illness. It would allocate new funding for housing and treatment facilities, aiming to address a crisis that plays out on city streets.

에 의해 조셀린 위너 • 2월 21, 2024