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Return of the Resistance State: What another Trump presidency will mean for California
Expect four more years of combative showdowns between California's Democratic leadership and a second Trump White House.
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Live California election results
Here are the California election results for ballot propositions, president, Congress and Legislature. They will be continually updated.
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Californians vote against rent control as Prop. 33 fails
California voters are deciding whether or not to repeal a past restriction on what properties could be affected by rent control, and whether the state can dictate local rent control policy.
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California voters get tough on crime, pass Prop. 36
Supporters of Prop. 36 say it would help the state address homelessness, drug addiction and retail theft. Its critics call it a return to the failed policies of the war on drugs.
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Big spenders: These companies are giving the most to California legislative candidates
Independent expenditure committees have put nearly $100 million into legislative races, funding ads to support, and often attack, candidates. The outside, unlimited spending is increasing with each election.
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Election workers quit in Shasta as self-appointed observers roam office
Shasta County supervisors hired an elections chief without experience just months before the election. He’s already falling out of favor.
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CalMatters 2024 Voter Guide is now a zine
For the first time, CalMatters published a physical Voter Guide zine to further serve California voters.
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It’s hard to vote in California when you’re homeless. Why it matters when their voices are silenced
Homeless Californians face many barriers to casting a ballot, even in elections that affect their lives. Some counties and nonprofits are trying to boost turnout.
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Busloads of Californians are heading to swing states. Can they make a difference?
Californians are heading east to knock on doors ahead of the 2024 election. Democrats in particular are sending busloads of volunteers to Arizona and Nevada.
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Undecided on California propositions? Here’s what the major editorial boards recommend
The six major newspaper editorial boards unanimously agreed on two ballot measures, but disagreed on the rest. While most followed ideological lines, there were a few exceptions.