Elections Newsom’s redistrict plan clears Legislature, now on its way to California voters this fall By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatteers | August 22, 2025 Many California Democrats are reluctant supporters but say it’s a necessary step to counter gerrymanders in Republican states.
Elections Newsom’s push for swift action on redistrict vote leaves counties scrambling to prepare By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters | August 19, 2025 Democrats want the proposed California maps to offset Trump and Republicans’ efforts to stack the next congressional election in the GOP’s favor by squeezing more Republican seats out of red states like Texas, Florida and Missouri.
Elections Republicans sue to block Newsom’s gerrymandering, point to legislative gamesmanship By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | August 19, 2025 The rushed legislation for a special election on new election maps violates the state constitution, say Republicans.
Elections California redistricting plan: 5 things to know about Newsom’s bid to redraw election maps By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 18, 2025 Governor Newsom’s plan could give his party five more seats and offset a Texas gerrymander.
Elections Northern California Republican heckled at packed town hall over Trump and Medi-Cal By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | August 11, 2025 Relentless, raucous interjections went on for nearly 90 minutes.
Bay Area Newsom makes seven judicial appointments in Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara counties By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 11, 2025 Here's the scoop on Alameda County's newest judges.
Elections Kounalakis becomes latest Democrat to drop run for governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 8, 2025 Kounalakis was trailing in polling and fundraising in a crowded field of Democrats seeking to replace Governor Newsom.
Elections Newsom wants voters to weigh in on new congressional districts in November By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 31, 2025 Newsom says California must respond to a partisan redistricting war set off by President Trump.
Elections Kamala Harris will not run for California governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 30, 2025 The decision leaves open the possibility that Harris will make another bid for the White House in 2028.
California ‘Everything is at stake’: Newsom pushes for redistricting as Texas weighs new GOP maps By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 29, 2025 Newsom is exploring multiple options to squeeze more Democratic districts out of the state.