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redistricting

California’s redistricting commission wants to hear from you

by Guest Commentary May 13, 2021May 12, 2021

The redistricting commission will use community input, along with the Census data, to draw the lines for up to 176 election districts.

referendum

Sen. Hertzberg: Proposals would radically improve California’s referendum process

by Guest Commentary May 12, 2021May 12, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the press during a visit to Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Alameda on March 16, 2021. "We will fight it. We will defeat it," Newsom said of the recall effort. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

How to avoid a recall meltdown and improve California elections

by Guest Commentary May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers the State of the State address at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 9, 2021. Photo by Shae Hammond for CalMatters

Why no Democrat should run in the Newsom recall

by Guest Commentary April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

Volunteers with the Recall Newsom 2020 campaign hold a petition signing event at SaveMart in Sacramento on Jan. 5, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Low-turnout recall elections are the Republican strategy for victory

by Guest Commentary April 14, 2021April 14, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the press during a visit to Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Alameda on March 16, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Newsom’s vow to reopen California is a high-stakes political gamble

by Laurel Rosenhall April 6, 2021April 7, 2021

Clockwise from top left: Assemblymembers Lackey, Hurtado, Newman, Petrie-Norris, Gray, Valladares, Mayes and Cunningham. Photos courtesy of the legislators

We intend to change government and make it work for you

by Guest Commentary February 8, 2021February 8, 2021

Assemblymember Shirley Weber on opening day of the 2020 legislative session.

Substantive representation requires Black and Brown leaders

by Guest Commentary December 29, 2020December 29, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with Sen. Kamala Harris before the second of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN, July 31, 2019 in Detroit. Photo by Paul Sancya, AP Photo

Asian American and Pacific Islanders are ready to lead

by Guest Commentary December 21, 2020December 21, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom at a press conference in the state capitol following the first COVID-19 death in California. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Here are three options for Newsom in selecting a replacement for Harris’ Senate seat

by Guest Commentary December 16, 2020December 16, 2020