Ericka Lesley focuses her campaign on the working class and marginalized communities, bringing a grassroots perspective to the council race. She emphasizes the need for inclusive advocacy and economic justice
Ashley Oelsen enters the race as an independent conservation biologist, positioning herself as a data-driven alternative to the established political blocs. Her campaign emphasizes a science-based methodology for
Lana Negrete advocates for a "resident-first" leadership style based on her lived experience as a small business owner and former Mayor. She positions herself as a pragmatic
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California Republicans have an unusual shot of claiming an upset victory in the governor’
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
By Dan Walters, CalMatters
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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
By Tracy Hernandez, Special for CalMatters
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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
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.
