— Rural Inyo County was one of two California counties to vote for Biden in 2020 after supporting Trump in 2016. — The red-to-blue flip came after an influx of new residents, who skewed Democrat, from other counties. — Progressives in the small town of Bishop have become more visible in the Trump era.

Confident of victory, activists see this year's marriage-equality amendment as an opportunity to make amends for strategy, tactics and imagery deployed in failed effort to defeat Prop 8.

Our reporters and editors break down each state proposition in short videos that aim to cut to the chase and make your voting decisions easier.

I am pro-life and support exceptions such as rape, incest and the health of the mother,” Republican challenger Kevin Lincoln previously said.

Newsom often seems unwilling to concede that California’s critics have some valid points, however politically motivated they may be.

Graton Rancheria — the biggest federal political spender among all Native American tribes, and among the top federal donors from California — has rapidly built itself into a political force.

A victory in this election would represent a critical pickup for Democrats, potentially setting the stage for a shift in power that could reshape the legislative agenda for the entire nation.

Rising retail theft over the past several years, often done by organized crime, has California voters more inclined to repeal Prop. 47, which lessened penalties for theft under $950.

Campaigns in California’s hottest congressional races are being boosted by outside groups. That money is on top of fundraising by the candidates, where Democrats are besting Republicans.

Denise Aguilar Mendez is challenging Democrat Rhodesia Ransom in the race for outgoing Democratic Rep. Carlos Villapudua’s Stockton-area Assembly seat.

County elections officials in California have already mailed ballots to active registered voters for the 2024 presidential election, according to the California Secretary of State’s voter guide. Ballot drop-off locations are also open, according to the California Secretary of State website.