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.
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.
Elections California voting ends Tuesday. The results? Don’t expect them anytime soon By Kate Wolffe | CalMatters | June 2, 2026 New rules aim to speed up ballot counting, but elections experts and county officials say close races could still take weeks to resolve.
Elections Follow the money: Who’s backing California’s next governor — and why By Jeanne Kuang and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | May 28, 2026 Billionaires, Big Oil and other interests are spending big to influence the California governor’s race.
Education What would get Gen Z to vote in California’s primary? These candidates are trying By Kahani Malhotra and Chrissa Olson | CalMatters | May 28, 2026 Historical voter turnout data show that voters aged 29 and younger disproportionately sit out primary elections in California compared to the general voting population.
Elections Can you trust that post about Tom Steyer? How paid influencers are flooding into the governor’s race By Jeanne Kuang, Yue Stella Yu, and Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | May 19, 2026 The billionaire is paying influencers to boost his California governor campaign. Some didn’t disclose it.
Elections Nancy Pelosi puts thumb on the scale in race for her successor. Here’s who she endorsed By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | May 18, 2026 A last-minute twist in the three-way Democratic race to become San Francisco’s next congressmember.
Uncategorized Insurance commissioner candidates float bigger California role By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 17, 2026 From a public wildfire authority to a state backstop, California insurance regulator candidates propose greater state involvement.
Elections Panicked California Democrats are pushing a risky strategy: Wait ’til the last minute to vote By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | May 12, 2026 A flurry of very late votes could delay the populous state's already slow ballot-counting process.