Elections

Billionaires, Big Oil and other interests are spending big to influence the California governor’s race, making for the most expensive primary campaign in state history.

Historical voter turnout data show that voters aged 29 and younger disproportionately sit out primary elections in California compared to the general voting population. Still, a few governor candidates have been targeting young voters in their campaigns, particularly through social media and college organizations.

Newsom said the new law was just the first in a “mosaic” of legislation to address the “legitimate anxiety” that voters have about the safety and security of California’s elections.

Californians are voting on a wide-open governor's race. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are leading in polls but only two will move on to the general election.

California's Board of Equalization has a quirky history dating back to the 19th Century. It's a launching pad to statewide political office, too.

In the Central Valley, Democratic officials are betting that a candidate running to the middle will woo enough swing voters to topple incumbent Republican Rep. David Valadao.

While GOP lawmakers try to convince moderates that a voter ID requirement is a "common sense" idea, they continue to push President Donald Trump's debunked fraud narrative.

Billionaire Tom Steyer is paying influencers to boost his California governor campaign. Some didn't disclose it. A state law offers little accountability.

Pelosi’s endorsement could push Chan into second place behind Sen. Scott Wiener, who is leading by double digits, ahead of self-funding tech entrepreneur Saikat Chakrabarti.

Candidates for California governor faced off in one last debate before the primary. Republicans begged a liberal state to vote differently, Matt Mahan sought to place himself in the middle and everyone came for Xavier Becerra.