California Elections

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton appear to have commanding leads in the governor's race, according to new polling released just days before the primary election.

The races for governor and Los Angeles mayor offer candidates in contrast: some with years of experience running bureaucracies and others proud to have none.

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.

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.

Some in the Democratic Party urged voters to wait to see if any Democratic candidates bow out of the race. But how long is too long to wait?

One of the 61 gubernatorial candidates ranted about Israel and Jewish people instead of describing himself. Did the state have to publish it?

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.

Adam Miller, a Democrat, is running in the business-person-turned-candidate lane, which has had mixed election success in Los Angeles.

Antonio Villaraigosa was always the man of destiny in Los Angeles politics. Now, in his second run for California governor, he trails a man he once defeated in a mayoral primary: Xavier Becerra.

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