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Politics

California redistricting: What to know about the final maps

This is a modified version of the original story by CalMatters reporter Sameea Kamal for use in classrooms. California voters have the brand new districts they’ll use to elect members of Congress and state legislators, after a state commission voted to approve its final maps. These districts took effect with the June 2022 primaries and will continue […]

By CalMatters Staff • August 10, 2022

Politics

California redistricting: What to know about the final maps

This is a modified version of the original story by CalMatters reporter Sameea Kamal for use in classrooms. California voters have the brand-new districts they’ll use to elect members of Congress and state legislators, after a state commission voted to approve its final maps.  These districts took effect with the June 2022 primaries and will continue for […]

By CalMatters Staff • August 10, 2022

Politics

California primary results: Who is advancing to November?

The June primary is when California voters choose the top two for governor, statewide offices, U.S House, Assembly members and some senators.

By CalMatters Staff • June 7, 2022

CalMatters en Español

Verificación de hechos del discurso sobre el estado del estado de Gavin Newsom 2022

En resumen Esto es lo que él gobernador de California dijo durante su discurso de lo hecho en el estado en 2022. CalMatters recopiló información e hizo correcciones y aclaraciones. Read this article in English.    Buenas tardes a todos. Buenas tardes a todos. Buenas noches. Gracias a todos. Gracias. Bueno, señora vicegobernadora, es bueno poder decir […]

By CalMatters Staff • March 8, 2022

Politics

Fact-checking Gavin Newsom’s State of the State speech 2022

Here's what California's governor had to say in his 2022 State of the State address — alongside corrections, clarification and context from the CalMatters reporting team.

By CalMatters Staff • March 8, 2022

Economy

Eleven new California laws for 2022, explained in one minute

The new year brings a raft of new laws for Californians. They’re likely to affect what your neighborhood looks like, how safe you feel, what recourse you have against discrimination — even how you take out your trash. In 2021 the Legislature’s super-majority of Democrats sent Gov. Gavin Newsom hundreds of bills that he signed […]

By Byrhonda Lyons and CalMatters Staff • December 28, 2021

CalMatters en Español

En vivo: Resultados de las elecciones de destitución en California 2021

En resumen Obtenga resultados actualizados sobre la elección de destitución del gobernador Gavin Newsom en California. Los números comenzarán a llegar después del cierre de las urnas a las 8 p.m. Read this article in English.    Después de campañas de petición, anuncios, debates y millones de dólares, pronto sabremos si Gavin Newsom será el segundo gobernador […]

By CalMatters Staff • September 14, 2021

Politics

California recall election results 2021: Live updates statewide and by county

Get up-to-date results — by county and statewide — on California's recall election.

By CalMatters Staff • September 14, 2021

Politics

Newsom’s call: Governor’s final say on the top 21 bills of ’21

The second year of the coronavirus pandemic in California was shaped by two political undercurrents at the state Capitol: a budget awash with cash, thanks to a booming stock market and federal aid, and a looming recall election asking voters to throw Gov. Gavin Newsom out of office.   The massive budget surplus allowed Newsom and […]

By CalMatters Staff • September 8, 2021

Politics

Newsom recall basics: How to vote in California’s election

A FAQ on the California election on whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. There's some confusion and mixed messages on voting, so this can help sort things out.

By CalMatters Staff • August 4, 2021