Elections

This article was updated March 4. If nothing else, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ robust showing in the California Democratic primary proves this: In the state that gave the nation Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and the anti-tax revolt, a decisive chunk of the Democratic electorate is no longer allergic to the word “socialism.” It’s a political milestone […]

“Zombie votes,” or votes for candidates no longer running, could be a factor in California's Democratic presidential primary.

Live results start coming in March 3, 8 p.m. PST. Expect final results in a few weeks.

It's a California campaign finance loophole big enough to drive a $50,000 truck through — and how special interests avoid revealing they're paying for ads.

Our video covers the basics you need to know to size up any bond not numbered 007.

Less than a week out from California’s March 3 primary, campaigns and election administrators here are sweating the small stuff.

No one else is averaging above a 15% statewide threshold. But that could change — and presidential candidates can also pick up delegates within congressional districts.

Nearly half of all unlimited outside spending comes from old-guard industries: Oil and gas. Realtors. Car dealers. Also some rich folks.

Meet the people who've sent the 2020 presidential candidates small campaign contributions — hundreds of times. These add up. Just ask Bernie Sanders. 

The race for California endorsements has ratched up. Taken for granted by campaigns is a debatable premise — that these imprimaturs make a difference.