Nadia Lathan

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Democrat Ma and Republican Romero in a close race for lieutenant governor

The race for California's second-highest political office features a competitive slate of Democratic candidates, from Treasurer Fiona Ma to Newsom administration official Josh Fryday and the former mayor of Stockton.

By Nadia Lathan • June 2, 2026

Elections

Even while courting moderates on voter ID, GOP leaders still push debunked fraud narrative

While GOP lawmakers try to convince moderates that a voter ID requirement is a "common sense" idea, they continue to push President Donald Trump's debunked fraud narrative.

By Nadia Lathan • May 20, 2026

Politics

California legislators kill new spending programs and blame Trump for funding cuts

Down the hall from where Gov. Gavin Newsom bragged about his balanced two-year budget proposal, California lawmakers went on a rapid-fire spree culling their colleagues’ pricey proposals.

By Maya C. Miller and Nadia Lathan • May 14, 2026

CalMatters en Español

Estos son los candidatos a vicegobernador de California: ‘Un trabajo sobre nada’

Cinco candidatos principales, entre ellos la tesorera estatal Fiona Ma y el ex alcalde de Stockton, Michael Tubbs, compiten por el puesto, notoriamente decepcionante, de vicegobernador.

By Nadia Lathan • April 30, 2026

Politics

Meet the candidates for California lieutenant governor: ‘A job about nothing’

Five major candidates, including state Treasurer Fiona Ma and former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, are competing for the notoriously anticlimactic gig of lieutenant governor.

By Nadia Lathan • April 30, 2026

CalMatters en Español

La iniciativa de identificación de votantes califica para las elecciones de noviembre en California

En California, votar es fácil gracias al voto por correo y al registro en el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados (DMV). Una próxima votación propone nuevos requisitos de identificación para los votantes, obligando a demostrar su ciudadanía antes de emitir su voto.

By Nadia Lathan • April 25, 2026

Politics

GOP initiative to strengthen voter ID requirements qualifies for November ballot

California makes it easy to vote, with mail-in ballots and registration at the DMV. An upcoming ballot measure would add new voter ID requirements compelling people to prove their citizenship before they cast a ballot.

By Nadia Lathan • April 24, 2026

Politics

California Republicans are caught between Trump loyalty and winning swing districts

California Republicans embrace Trump at their convention while candidates in competitive races keep him at arm's length to win over voters.

By Nadia Lathan • April 12, 2026

CalMatters en Español

Papel divisivo de Trump en la política californiana queda en evidencia en los respaldos electorales del Partido Republicano

Los republicanos de California se reúnen en San Diego para su convención anual, donde considerarán a quién apoyar en la contienda por la gobernación y trabajarán en planes para mantener y ampliar su presencia legislativa.

By Nadia Lathan and Maya C. Miller • April 10, 2026

Politics

Trump’s divisive role in California politics is on display as GOP prepares election endorsements

California Republicans meet in San Diego for their annual convention where they’ll consider who to back in the governor’s race and work on plans to maintain and expand their legislative presence.

By Nadia Lathan and Maya C. Miller • April 10, 2026

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