Los Angeles County election officials are mailing voter outreach materials to millions of registered voters as they begin education efforts for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election, a
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This year California voters will choose a new governor, fill other statewide offices, elect
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press
A late-hour attempt by California's top Democratic official to thin out the party's crowded field for governor
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The California governorship is a peculiar prize. This
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The state Capitol’s longest running political conflict — going at least a half-century and
The race to succeed term-limited State Sen. Ben Allen in California's 24th Senate District has drawn 13 candidates across western Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and the South Bay.
Santa Monica's 2026 election season is underway as Daniel Ivanov, Brett Morrow, Caroline Torosis and Derrick Townsend establish campaign accounts for City Council races. Incumbent Torosis reports $12,175 on hand as three council seats prepare to open.
