California Elections

Commentary

Change automatic voter registration process to track equity in elections

An oversight in California’s implementation of automatic voter registration creates a missed opportunity to understand the impact of voters of color.

By Guest Commentary • February 28, 2022

Commentary

How to fix California’s recall elections

The Little Hoover Commission’s recommendations will strengthen our recall system while also better protecting democratic principles.

By Guest Commentary • February 15, 2022

Commentary

Proposed ballot measure would create water infrastructure

California needs to upgrade its water infrastructure for the 21st century and voters deserve the chance to make that happen.

By Guest Commentary • January 18, 2022

Politics

California redistricting: Four key questions

California's independent redistricting commission reaches a key milestone by releasing its preliminary congressional and legislative maps for public comment. But many changes are likely before final districts are adopted in late December for the 2022 election.

By Sameea Kamal • November 11, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Redistribución de distritos en California: Cuatro preguntas claves

En resumen La comisión de redistribución de distritos independiente de California alcanza un hito clave al publicar sus mapas preliminares del Congreso y la Legislación para comentarios públicos. Pero es probable que se produzcan muchos cambios antes de que se adopten los distritos finales a fines de diciembre para las elecciones de 2022. Read this […]

By Sameea Kamal • November 11, 2021

Politics

Recall fact and fiction: What you need to know about the election fraud rumors you’re seeing

While rumors are rampant about stolen ballots and suspicious holes in voting envelopes, state and local officials say they have put measures in place to keep elections secure.

By Sameea Kamal • August 31, 2021

Politics

Meet Kevin Paffrath

Kevin Paffrath, a real estate agent with 1.6 million followers on his finance-focused YouTube channel, is the only Democrat polling high as a replacement for Newsom.

By Sameea Kamal • August 18, 2021

Politics

Meet Larry Elder

The conservative talk radio host, columnist and author got into the California recall race late, but has zoomed to the top of the polls.

By Sameea Kamal • August 12, 2021

Politics

Meet John Cox

The Republican businessman from Rancho Santa Fe lost in 2018 for governor, but is running again in the California recall election.

By Sameea Kamal • August 12, 2021

Politics

Could Latino voters make the difference in whether Newsom survives California’s recall election?

Gov. Newsom is trying to secure a voting bloc that backed him in 2018, but Republicans see an opening in communities hit hard by COVID.

By Laurel Rosenhall • August 11, 2021