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Multiplicando fuerzas: cómo una red de donantes está influyendo en el dinero de campañas en California
En resumen Govern For California está utilizando una red de sucursales locales para ampliar la influencia de sus donantes en las carreras legislativas. Entre los mayores beneficiarios hasta ahora se encuentra el asambleísta Robert Rivas, quien quiere convertirse en el próximo presidente de la Asamblea. Read this article in English. Revise las contribuciones de campaña […]
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Force multipliers: How one donor network is pushing the envelope on California campaign money
Govern For California is using a network of local chapters to amplify the influence of its donors on legislative races. Among the biggest beneficiaries so far is Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who wants to become the next Assembly speaker.
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How big is California’s historic budget, visualized
Where does California's historic budget proposal rank compared to previous budgets, and just how big is $300 billion?
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Dinero de la policía: Los departamentos de Policía en California dan mucho dinero a las campañas
En resumen Los grupos encargados de hacer cumplir la ley de California están haciendo donaciones considerables a los candidatos a fiscal general, tesorero y legislador antes de las primarias del 7 de junio. El mayor destinatario es la fiscal de distrito del condado de Sacramento, Anne Marie Schubert, que está tratando de derrocar al fiscal […]
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Cop cash: California law enforcement gives big to campaigns
California law enforcement groups are making sizable donations to candidates for attorney general, treasurer and Legislature before the June 7 primary. The biggest recipient is Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, who is trying to unseat Attorney General Rob Bonta.
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Look up your California election districts
California voters approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Prop. 50 in November 2025, which temporarily gerrymanders the state’s congressional districts in favor of Democrats. The move was in response to the Texas legislature redrawing their districts to favor Republicans outside the typical redistricting cycle. Based on some forecasts, Democrats could flip as many as five congressional seats […]
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Will California redistricting mean better congressional maps than Texas?
California's independent redistricting commission is struggling to finish new congressional maps. While its deliberations are contentious, Texas is being sued over its maps, pushed through by the Republican legislature and governor.
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¿Cuánto cambiará el poder político con la redistribución de distritos en California?
EN RESUMEN La comisión de redistribución de distritos de los ciudadanos de California está diseñada para no ser partidista, pero sus mapas legislativos y legislativos finales podrían cambiar la política de los partidos. Esta semana, la comisión está revisando muchos comentarios públicos y considerando posibles cambios. Read this article in English. La redistribución de distritos no […]
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How much will California redistricting shift political power?
California's citizens redistricting commission is designed to be nonpartisan, but party politics will be influenced by its final congressional and legislative maps. Most studies say Democrats will still have the upper hand.