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As California voters decide whether the state enters the redistricting wars or stands down, a former redistricting commissioner says a Democratic gerrymander is not the model of government citizens deserve.

California voters backed independent redistricting for congressional seats and giving it up to counter President Trump creates a moral conflict even for Democrats.

California counties are scrambling to prepare for Gov. Gavin Newsom's special election on redrawing congressional districts for the 2026 midterm. The effort will cost tens of millions of dollars.

A declined Real ID application effectively rendered a California man "undocumented" because the names on his passport didn't match his driver's license, a paradoxical byproduct of American assimilation.

Under current law, cities whose at-large election systems are found by courts to have discriminated against voters don’t have to change them if they appeal the decision.

A new law prohibits local governments from mandating voter identification, but Huntington Beach is fighting back.

The California Voter Foundation launched a tool tracking daily vote counts in 18 close contests for Congress and the state Legislature. The tracker aims to show how counts change over time and dispel misinformation about election fraud, the group says.

California’s clout in both presidential and congressional elections is shrinking. It’s a stark reminder of the old adage that demography drives destiny.

As California confronts what another four years under President Donald Trump means, Gen Z should respond not with exasperation but courage to lead.

In recent years, election officials have increasingly become the targets of threats and harassment. Still, these committed public servants persist to ensure that elections in California and nationwide are safe, secure and accurate.