California, Gavin Newsom and Trump
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Odd-year elections don't get much attention, but there is no shortage of big decisions voters will be making on Nov. 4
As speculation continues about another contender jumping into the race, polling also shows a plurality of voters are still undecided.
With less than two weeks before election day, California voters appear poised to pass the state’s redistricting measure, Proposition 50, to counter Republican redistricting efforts in Texas to
California will elect its next governor in 2026 when Gavin Newsom, who has served in the role since 2019, will see his term end. The state uses a jungle primary system, where all candidates, regardless of political party, run on a single ballot for the primary. The two candidates with the most support advance to the general election.
San Diego Democrat and former state Senate leader Toni Atkins dropped out of the 2026 California governor's race Monday, part of a contraction of the wide field of candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes PFAS cookware ban and some organizations are thankful for the decision.
President Trump and Department of Defense Secretary Hegseth transferred 4,000 members of California’s National Guard—one in three of the Guard’s total active members—to federal control to serve in a civilian law enforcement role on the streets of Los Angeles and other communities in Southern California.