One real benchmark would be that there would be less interest in the insurance commissioners position. Because it's always been kind of under-the-radar. It's become so high-profile because of all the problems that we have.
Doly Begum stated, 'After speaking with so many of you over the past few months, I actually decided to run federally because this is a crucial moment for Canada. I'm running to bring Scarborough Southwest's voice to Ottawa.'
Anthony Beckford, the District Leader for the 43rd Assembly District, stated, 'the party is the district leaders' and emphasized his commitment to supporting Black leadership despite the ongoing investigations.
You called your opponent 'this fat Jew,' and tried to preempt any argument that Bilzerian was just criticizing the Israeli government. So he's not from Israel, but you called a guy in Florida 'this fat Jew.' How is that not antisemitic?
The last three months have been tumultuous in the district. The community was divided by a surprise move in January to add ethnic studies to the high school curriculum, a class that Chinese and Jewish families felt was discriminatory. When new board member Rowena Chiu said publicly she felt bullied by other "woke" school board members for questioning the class, all hell broke loose.
Fourteen Angelenos have qualified to run for mayor, including incumbent Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt. Seven City Council incumbents face at least one challenger, while Councilmember Monica Rodriguez is running unopposed to represent her northeast San Fernando Valley district.
ABC7 is partnering with the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future to host a gubernatorial debate featuring six candidates vying to become California's next governor. "Your Voice, Your Vote: Race for Governor 2026" will take place Tuesday, March 24, at 5 p.m. and will be moderated by ABC7 anchor Marc Brown.