Clint Reilly, influential California political consultant, dies at 79
Clint Reilly, a Bay Area milkman’s son who rose to manage the campaigns of California’s most influential political…
A new piece of Democrats’ midterm strategy: Being ‘practical’
WASHINGTON — Democrats are making a growing effort to adopt a pragmatic focus as they campaign on affordability in the…
Preview: California governor, LA mayor primary elections
Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders LOS ANGELES —…
Preview: California governor, LA mayor primary elections
California spiraled toward a primary election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty and a pair…
Efforts underway to get rid of California’s top-2 primary system
The Brief California’s top-two “jungle” primary system is facing renewed criticism more than a decade after voters approved…
Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor’s race
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom has dismissed questions about the race to succeed him in California for much of the…
Republican candidates lead governor’s race poll funded by California Democratic Party
A new poll paid for by the California Democratic Party shows two Republicans lead the pack in the…
Governor’s race is revealing flaws in California’s primary system
To the editor: This column highlights a flaw in California’s top-two open primary (“Too many Democrats in California…
Ian Calderon endorses Eric Swalwell for California governor
Days after California’s Democratic Party chair called on candidates for the governor’s race to consider dropping their campaigns,…
Too many Democrats in California governor’s race? That’s a great thing
After months of fretting, California Democratic leaders are now truly freaking out about too many of their own…
Inside California Politics: Feb. 21, 2026
(Inside California Politics) — This week on Inside California Politics, two political insiders break down an exclusive poll…
Democratic delegates gather in San Francisco to weigh key endorsements
The California Democratic Party convention is underway in San Francisco, where delegates and party leaders from across the…