2022 Election News

Will women rule in the 2022 California election?

Will women rule in the 2022 California election?

While female candidates still face challenges, voters could elect a record number of women to the state Legislature in November. The roster of female lawmakers could rise to 45 of the 120 seats, according to a CalMatters analysis.

by Sameea Kamal and Ariel Gans September 21, 2022September 21, 2022

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What’s next for Eleni Kounalakis as California lieutenant governor?

What’s next for Eleni Kounalakis as California lieutenant governor?

by Alexei Koseff September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

The new face of No on 30: Gavin Newsom

The new face of No on 30: Gavin Newsom

by Ben Christopher September 13, 2022September 13, 2022

How one community pizza party is inspiring CalMatters Pizza & Politics events across California

How one community pizza party is inspiring CalMatters Pizza & Politics events across California

by Sonya Quick September 28, 2022September 27, 2022

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Back to school: California Republicans bet big on local board races

Back to school: California Republicans bet big on local board races

by Sameea Kamal August 17, 2022August 17, 2022

Force multipliers: How one donor network is pushing the envelope on California campaign money

Force multipliers: How one donor network is pushing the envelope on California campaign money

by Ben Christopher, Alexei Koseff and Jeremia Kimelman August 4, 2022August 26, 2022

Is it too easy for write-in candidates in California elections?

Is it too easy for write-in candidates in California elections?

by Sameea Kamal July 28, 2022July 28, 2022

California ballot measures: What you need to know

California ballot measures: What you need to know

by Ben Christopher and Sameea Kamal June 30, 2022July 1, 2022

Commentary

California just opened the door to ending state’s abortion rights

California just opened the door to ending state’s abortion rights

by Guest Commentary July 8, 2022July 7, 2022

Planned ballot initiative would restore clean air by reducing emissions

Planned ballot initiative would restore clean air by reducing emissions

by Guest Commentary March 16, 2022March 15, 2022

More Coverage

Three state officers face policy pitfalls

Three state officers face policy pitfalls

by Emily Hoeven September 27, 2022September 27, 2022

When California industry takes its beef to the ballot

When California industry takes its beef to the ballot

by Ben Christopher September 21, 2022September 21, 2022

Voters push to take local redistricting from politicians

Voters push to take local redistricting from politicians

by Sameea Kamal September 15, 2022September 18, 2022

In big California campaigns, no room for debate

In big California campaigns, no room for debate

by Ben Christopher September 14, 2022September 14, 2022

Your guide to sports betting and everything else to know about gambling in California

Your guide to sports betting and everything else to know about gambling in California

by Grace Gedye September 7, 2022September 9, 2022

CalMatters 2022 general election Voter Guide makes nonpartisan information accessible to all Californians

CalMatters 2022 general election Voter Guide makes nonpartisan information accessible to all Californians

by Sonya Quick September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

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