Elections Billionaire tax, affordable housing: See the measures on California’s November ballot By Yue Stella Yu and Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | June 25, 2026 Californians will vote on 14 statewide ballot measures on environment, taxation, election, housing, and healthcare.
Elections Want faster election results? California Democrats won’t clamp down on late voters By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | June 20, 2026 Democratic leaders in California won't pursue changes that would decrease voter access.
California California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition By Kristen Hwang | June 18, 2026 The governor is reportedly trying to negotiate a last-minute deal that would pull the initiative before the ballot is finalized on June 25.
Bay Area Oakland mayor casts tie-breaking vote to put charter reform measure on November ballot By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 Voter approval would give the mayor more responsibility and power, and would require councilmembers to work full-time in their elected roles.
Elections Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | June 9, 2026 The British American former Fox News host secured about 25% of the vote in the primary.
Oakland After 1 year, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee launches campaign for reelection By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 8, 2026 Lee, 79, won a race to finish out the term for her predecessor Mayor Sheng Thao who left office in disgrace.
Elections Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to November race for California governor By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | June 5, 2026 His challenger is still TBD as votes continue to be counted.
Elections The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop? By Ben Christopher and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | June 4, 2026 California voters approved a top-two primary election designed to encourage moderation.
Education Piedmont says yes to parcel tax extension By Exedra staff and Dan McMenamin | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | June 4, 2026 Voters appear to reject funding measures in two other Alameda County school districts.
Bay Area June 2 primary election | Track results as votes are counted By Exedra Staff | June 2, 2026 Check results as they're reported to local and statewide elections offices.