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Tag: jessica patterson

California Republican Party chair Jessica Patterson closes out the evening during the California Republican Party convention in Anaheim on April 23, 2022. Photo by Alisha Jucevic for CalMatters
Posted inWhatMatters

A do-or-die election for California GOP

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven April 25, 2022April 25, 2022

The Republican Party convention showed both its opportunities and challenges for the 2022 California election.

Posted inWhatMatters

CA GOP smooths party fractures ahead of recall

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven February 22, 2021February 22, 2021
A man wearing an elephant mask sits meditating in a conference room. The California Republican Party, in its first state convention since President Trump was voted out of office, did everything possible to maintain unity. Zoom helped. Image via iStock
Posted inPolitics

In post-Trump convention, California Republicans keep calm and carry online

Avatar photo by Ben Christopher February 21, 2021February 21, 2021
California mail-in ballot on Super Tuesday 2020. Photo illustration by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCoronavirus, Elections

Politics in the pandemic: Two California elections in May provide a preview

by Laurel Rosenhall April 15, 2020April 15, 2020
Democratic Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon embraces former Assembly GOP leader Chad Mayes in December of 2016. Photo by Steve Yeater for CALmatters
Posted inCapitol, Elections, Politics

Fight or switch? One Republican legislator ditches GOP, the other gets primaried

Avatar photo by Ben Christopher December 8, 2019December 8, 2019
Posted inWhatMatters

Assessing Gavin Newsom’s first legislative session, why no microgrids, and a hole in California’s gun laws

Avatar photo by Dan Morain October 14, 2019October 14, 2019
Posted inElections

Bluer than blue: Are California Democrats ready to exploit a possible lopsided primary turnout?

Avatar photo by Ben Christopher August 29, 2019August 29, 2019
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

GOP’s new leader, Trump’s $1 abortion bill, striking teachers and housing costs

Avatar photo by Dan Morain February 25, 2019
Posted inElections, Politics

With new Latina chair, party insiders say GOP “dodged a bullet.” Now what?

Avatar photo by Ben Christopher February 24, 2019June 23, 2020
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

GOP’s future, gerrymandering’s power, prisoners’ healthcare

Avatar photo by Dan Morain February 22, 2019

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