2022 Election News

Lawmakers on the Assembly floor on Jan. 31, 2022. Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Succession: How California lawmakers play the election game

In a year of unprecedented turnover in the California Legislature, several lawmakers are trying to bequeath their seats to relatives and staff members. Critics say they’re trying to game the system.

by Ben Christopher May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

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The State Capitol on Jan. 3, 2022. Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

How much does Yvonne Yiu want to be California controller? Count the cash

by Sameea Kamal May 16, 2022May 15, 2022

Abortion-rights supporters protest a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade, at the Robert T. Matsui Courthouse in Sacramento on May 3, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMatters

California Democrats lean into abortion rights as ‘defining issue’

by Alexei Koseff May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

People wear hats and pins in support of former President Donald Trump during the California Republican Party convention in Anaheim on April 23, 2022. Photo by Alisha Jucevic for CalMatters

Where’s Trump? A campaign fixture in some states, his name is nearly absent in California

by Alexei Koseff April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

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No party Candidate for Attorney General Anne Marie Schubert during an interview with CalMatters reporters on April 19, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

What would Anne Marie Schubert do as California attorney general?

by Ben Christopher May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

Nathan Hochman, candidate for California attorney general, answers questions from CalMatters reporters.p

What would Nathan Hochman do as California attorney general?

by Ben Christopher April 19, 2022April 19, 2022

What would Malia Cohen do as California controller?

by Sameea Kamal May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

Steve Glazer, candidate for California controller, gives an interview at CalMatters in Sacramento on May 3, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

What would Steve Glazer do as California controller?

by Sameea Kamal May 10, 2022May 10, 2022

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Planned ballot initiative would restore clean air by reducing emissions

by Guest Commentary March 16, 2022March 15, 2022

Vote to reduce plastics and clean up our environment

by Guest Commentary March 2, 2022March 1, 2022

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils his 2022-2023 state budget revision during a news conference in Sacramento on Friday, May 13, 2022. California is expected have a record surplus. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

California’s $100 billion surplus: What to know about Newsom’s spending plan

by Ben Christopher May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom poses with workers and volunteers on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at a Planned Parenthood office near downtown Los Angeles. Photo by Michael R. Blood, AP Photo

Will abortion electrify Newsom’s campaign?

by Emily Hoeven May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

People rally in support of abortion rights at the state Capitol in Sacramento on May 21, 2019. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

With Roe in limbo, California vows to protect abortion rights

by Emily Hoeven May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

Newsom takes stance on prickly enviro issues

by Emily Hoeven May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

A man has his reflexes tested at a clinic in Bieber on July 23, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Deal struck to avert big ballot box fight

by Emily Hoeven April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

A doctor listens to a man's heart beat at a clinic in Bieber on July 23, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Medical malpractice deal could replace ballot measure, still raise monetary awards

by Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang April 27, 2022May 12, 2022

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