Elections

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.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan dominated fellow Democrats in fundraising, bringing in $13 million. Katie Porter raised $2.8 million, Xavier Becerra brought in $1 million, Antonio Villaraigosa raised $707,000 and Tony Thurmond raised just $62,000. 

California’s notoriously long ballot-counting process has sown distrust in the state’s election systems. But experts can’t agree on how to speed up the process; some say a delayed result is better than potentially disenfranchising voters.

A measure to roll back two kinds of taxes is slated to go before voters in November. The measure would affect cities and taxpayers across the state, but Los Angeles and its controversial “mansion tax” is the prime target.

Progressive former state Controller Betty Yee said voters didn’t appear interested in her “experience and competence,” instead flocking toward candidates who made splashier statements.

Even after Rep. Eric Swalwell’s swift and sudden exit, the race for governor is still frustratingly murky on the Democratic side, with seven major candidates splitting the vote. As party faithful hope for divine intervention, heavyweights like the speaker emerita and the current governor refuse to weigh in.

The Democratic race for governor remains a toss-up, with Tom Steyer and Katie Porter most likely to benefit from Rep. Eric Swalwell's withdrawal.

The California Republican Party failed to endorse a candidate for governor, demonstrating that Trump’s influence only goes so far in California, even among his party’s most faithful.

Swalwell continued to deny the allegations in a post on social media Sunday but apologized to his family for "mistakes in judgment."

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