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Election workers collect ballots from voters turning them in at the Alameda County Ballot Drop Stop in Oakland on Nov. 8, 2022.

California Republicans buy into ‘ballot harvesting’

by Sameea Kamal October 18, 2023October 17, 2023

President Trump claims mail balloting is rife with fraud. But to win more elections, the state GOP is expanding its efforts to collect mail ballots to boost turnout.

Laphonza Butler, President of EMILY's List, speaks during an event in Washington on June 23, 2023. Photo by Susan Walsh, AP Photo

Newsom’s pick to replace Feinstein: Laphonza Butler

by Lynn La October 2, 2023October 2, 2023

Former President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of supporters during the California GOP Fall 2023 Convention at Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim on Sept. 29, 2023. Photo by Lauren Justice for CalMatters

Trump to California Republicans: ‘No way we lose this state in a real election’

by Sameea Kamal September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

The California Republican Party Convention in Sacramento on March 11, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Why California Republicans are facing a moment of truth

by Sameea Kamal September 28, 2023September 30, 2023

Masked and unmasked commuters are seen at a Metro station in Los Angeles on July 13, 2022. Photo by Jae C. Hong, AP Photo

How to stay safe in California as COVID surges

by Lynn La September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

A collection of medicine at the McArdle and Swaney home on Dec. 15, 2022 in Carmel. Photo by Grace Hollars, Reuters.

The debate over flavored medicine for California kids

by Lynn La August 2, 2023August 2, 2023

An attendee prepares to leave after U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke during the the state Republican Party convention in Sacramento on March 11, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Trump is still the favorite for California GOP delegates

by Alexei Koseff March 13, 2023March 12, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom cast their ballots on election day at the California Museum in Sacramento on Nov. 8, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Why California keeps repeating same election story

by Emily Hoeven November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the media at a Prop 1 celebration event at The Citizen Hotel in Sacramento on Nov. 8, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

California election drama may be yet to come

by Emily Hoeven November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Gubernatorial candidates Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, and Republican challenger state Sen. Brian Dahle shake hands after their debate held by KQED Public Television in San Francisco on Oct. 23, 2022. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo Pool

Elections, Politics

What you need to know about the California governor debate

by Alexei Koseff October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

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