Politics Apr 14 What happens to the California governor's race after Swalwell's exit? In a crowded race with no clear leader in the heavily Democratic state, Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit presents an opportunity for his one-time rivals to pick off former supporters just weeks before mail ballots go to voters.
Politics Apr 13 Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation’s…
Politics Apr 01 A messy governor's race in California raises Democratic fears of a potential loss Democrats have run California for years, but in a nationally critical election the party is being confronted by the limits of its own power: the race for governor is out of control.
Politics Mar 20 Swalwell sees attacks from left and right as California's race for governor heats up There is finally a breakaway leader in California’s crowded race for governor, at least by one measure: Eric Swalwell is just about everyone’s favorite target.
Politics Feb 18 Sanders and Newsom clash over proposed tax on California's billionaires As national Democrats search for a unifying theme ahead of the fall's midterm elections, a California proposal to levy a hefty tax on billionaires is turning some of the party’s leading figures into adversaries just when Democrats can least afford…
Politics Dec 15 DOJ and California go to court over new congressional map designed to favor Democrats California voters decisively approved the map last month. The Justice Department has accused California of racial gerrymandering by favoring Hispanic voters.
Politics Nov 13 DOJ sues to block California map that could tip control of Congress to Dems The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026.
Politics Nov 08 WATCH: Newsom says Trump is 'weakness masquerading as strength' at Texas rally With Proposition 50, Newsom successfully bet he could persuade California voters to throw out independently drawn U.S. House maps in favor of new districts designed to help Democrats win five more seats. His gamble was a response to Trump's redistricting push in Texas, where Republicans…
Politics Nov 04 California approves new Democratic-backed congressional map California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that will help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026 and, with it, the power to thwart or…
Politics Oct 06 Voting underway in California on new maps that could swing House control The fight for control of the U.S. House is underway in California. Voters are considering whether to drastically reshape congressional districts to add as many as five Democratic seats in advance of the 2026 midterm elections.