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www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Former state Controller Betty Yee announces campaign for California governor

Betty Yee is running for California governor in 2026, aiming to become the state's first female governor.
The 2026 governor's race will feature a diverse pool of Democratic candidates vying for the coveted position in the nation's most populous state. [ more ]
The Mercury News
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Rep. Adam Schiff leading former baseball star Steve Garvey in early returns for California U.S. Senate seat

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff leading in early U.S. Senate seat returns over Republican Steve Garvey.
Democrats are in the lead in various U.S. House races in California. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Republican Steve Garvey's remarkable rise to the top of poll in California U.S. Senate race

Republican Steve Garvey leads in the UC Berkeley poll for U.S. Senate primary.
Garvey's surge is attributed to increasing popularity among Republicans despite being outspent by Democratic candidates. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Steve Garvey has barely campaigned for Senate in California. He's surging anyway

Steve Garvey's unconventional Senate campaign is gaining traction without TV ads or public events.
His prominence as an ex-Dodgers player and shifts in Democratic primary dynamics contributed to his breakthrough. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
LA Dodgers

Opinion: Is Steve Garvey, or his California campaign, for real?

Steve Garvey's ex-wife, Cyndy, revealed that Garvey had fathered two children with two women while engaged to a third.
Garvey, a Republican who voted twice for Trump, lacked substantive contributions during a debate among Democratic candidates for the California U.S. Senate seat. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Hardscrabble trailblazer Toni Atkins would be an intriguing candidate for California governor

State Senate leader Toni Atkins is considering running for governor of California.
Atkins has a record of leadership and could be a productive governor. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
US Elections

Why a Republican could place first or second in the California Senate primary

Republicans could have an advantage in the California Senate race due to higher motivation and potential higher voter turnout.
Historically, Republicans have claimed top two positions in past elections when Democrats were united behind a single candidate.
Two Democrats advancing to the general election is still likely, but the race is expected to ramp up after the holidays. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
US politics

New Hampshire's 2024 Primary Will Be Held on Jan. 23

New Hampshire's secretary of state has scheduled the state's presidential primaries for Jan. 23, 2024, continuing its tradition of being the first primary.
Republicans will begin the nominating process with the Iowa caucus on Jan. 15, 2024, followed by New Hampshire's primary eight days later.
The Democratic National Committee has approved a new calendar that includes a primary in South Carolina on Feb. 3, 2024, to increase racial diversity in the early voting states. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
4 days ago
US news

Democrats Hold Leads in 4 Crucial Races That Could Decide Senate Control

Democratic Senate candidates lead Republicans in key states, outperforming President Biden. Maintaining Senate control requires sweeping competitive seats and winning the White House. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

VoteVets Plans $45 Million Push to Lift Biden and Democrats

VoteVets plans to spend $45 million to support President Biden and Democratic candidates in the upcoming elections.
They will focus on reaching out to veterans and military families in key battleground states. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Clackamas County Democrats Black Caucus didn't let Black, Clackamas County lawmaker compete for endorsement

The Black Caucus did not allow a Black Democratic candidate from Clackamas County to compete for its endorsement.
Jamie McLeod-Skinner promoted her endorsement from the Black Caucus despite the lack of opportunity for another Black Democratic candidate. [ more ]
Times Union
1 month ago
NYC politics

In one Assembly race, a test of N.Y.'s public financing system

Four out of seven Democratic candidates for the 109th state Assembly seat qualified for public financing system.
The state's public financing program supports candidates who can raise money from smaller donors and is being tested for the first time in many state races. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Betty Yee officially enters the 2026 California governor's race

Betty Yee launches campaign for Governor of California in 2026 after emphasizing modest upbringing and fiscal leadership.
Yee joins a crowded Democratic field of candidates lacking statewide name recognition. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Young Voters Say Their Discontent Goes Deeper Than Israel and Gaza

Michigan college students show high energy in 2022 midterms but shift to apathy or anger before Democratic primary.
Young voters express disapproval of Biden's support for Israel, leading to apathy towards upcoming elections. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Fact checking the final California Senate debate: Who was right about the economy, oil and ads?

Candidates debate over energy, economy, and corporate ties
Candidates are battling for votes with an increasing number of undecided voters before the March primary. [ more ]
POLITICO
3 months ago
US Elections

The race to succeed Katie Porter is getting nasty. Really nasty.

Democratic candidates in California's 45th congressional district are engaging in negative advertising which may weaken them against the Republican candidate, Scott Baugh.
One ad by candidate Dave Min accuses opponent Joanna Weiss of using money from her husband's defense of Catholic priests accused of child molestation to fund her campaign. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Why is the Biden administration still afraid to talk about abortion? | Moira Donegan

The issue of abortion has become a potent force in American politics, driving Democratic electoral victories.
The Biden campaign has successfully made the election a referendum on Republicans' abortion bans. [ more ]
The Atlantic
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Race: A Cheat Sheet

The 2024 presidential election is expected to be unlike any race before.
Both the Republican and Democratic parties have crowded fields of candidates. [ more ]
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