John Cox | CalMatters

Electoral confusion in California's top-two primary. Image via iStock

In California primaries, sometimes the winning strategy is to help a foe

by Ben Christopher March 11, 2020March 10, 2020

These days, campaigning doesn’t just mean attacking all challengers. A sly boost for a favorite opponent can also prove useful.

Close up of a young woman's hand typing text message on her smartphone. African young woman is typing on touch screen mobile phone.

The year in California politics, as told through Twitter: #2018

by Matt Levin December 27, 2018June 23, 2020

California Republicans gathered in San Diego for an election night celebration during which there was precious little to celebrate. Photo by Ben Christopher

“A Failing Franchise:” Is the California GOP doomed?

by Ben Christopher November 7, 2018June 23, 2020

Sen. Dianne Feinstein addresses supporters on election night after California voters awarded her a fifth term.

Gavin Newsom is elected governor, Feinstein wins 5th term

by Dan Morain November 6, 2018June 23, 2020

Gubernatorial candidates Republican John Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom.

The California Dream takes center stage in governor’s race

by Amita Sharma, KPBS October 29, 2018June 23, 2020

New poll erases most uncertainty about Nov. 6 election

by Dan Walters October 25, 2018

New poll: Rent control prop is tanking, Dems are surging, and other unexpected, and totally expected, results

by Ben Christopher October 24, 2018June 23, 2020

Gavin Newsom smiles at a campaign stop at Stakely's Barber Salon in Los Angeles, as he campaigns for governor. Photo by Damian Dovarganes, Associated Press

Behind the smile: Why Gavin Newsom is striving for his next “Big Hairy Audacious Goal”

by Ben Christopher October 23, 2018June 23, 2020

Poizner’s independent run has a red tint

by Dan Morain October 16, 2018June 23, 2020

Those DMV snafus, lead paint decision and cancer rates

by Dan Morain October 16, 2018