California Democratic Party

Republican megadonors are boosting California’s voter ID measure in the hopes its success, or failure, can reveal how similar measures can perform in more moderate states.

Californians are dissatisfied with the present and sour on the future, but the Democratic Party can comfortably expect to maintain its hegemony.

If Democrats want to become the party of the future again, they need to stop treating the people building the future like political enemies.

Low turnout among young and non-white voters in California signals that Democrats should focus more on organizing to beat Republicans nationally, a strategist says.

In California’s Legislature, voting against your party is exceedingly rare, but there are a few mavericks who do it anyway.

California voters approved a top-two primary election designed to encourage moderation. But in most races, it ends in a conventional Democrat vs. Republican. Some are ready to scrap the top two.

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.

Republican Herb Morgan is challenging Democratic incumbent Malia Cohen for oversight of California’s spending.

Onetime progressive darling Katie Porter’s campaign for governor stalled over viral videos that critics say showed temperament issues. Seven months later, they’re still her biggest liability.

California's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash. These are the six people vying for the job.