Natalie Gee bows out of November race for District 4 supervisor
Natalie Gee, the District 4 candidate who finished second in the June race, said today that she will…
Villegas defeats Bains in Central Valley House race
By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters Progressive Randy Villegas at the Kern County Fair in Bakersfield on Sept. 26,…
Even after teachers strike backlash, Phil Kim left with school board win
Incumbent school board president Phil Kim, known for leading the San Francisco school board through the tumultuous teacher-led…
San Francisco’s ‘Overpaid CEO’ tax fails, big loss for city unions
San Francisco’s “Overpaid CEO” tax has failed. The measure would have raised taxes on businesses whose top executive…
Will California governor’s race impact future of state’s jungle primary system? – The Press Democrat
In the weeks leading up to California’s primary election, a longstanding debate over the state’s so-called “jungle primaries”…
State primary may have seeded San Jose mayor’s future goals
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is going back to City Hall with his hat in his hands. But while…
Election-denying official likely to lose race in Shasta County
In summary In the troubled Shasta County elections office, a journalist alleges a worker pulled a stun gun.…
Top-two primary system changed California elections — but not the way many expected
FOR ALL THE TALK of a governor’s race between two Republicans, or even two Democrats, it’s looking like…
Will San Jose mayor face fallout after running for governor?
When San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced his run for California governor in January, the news divided residents.…
Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seat – The Press Democrat
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI California Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui advanced to the November ballot on Friday after facing a…
Alan Wong the candidate didn’t win the election. Alan Wong, Mayor Lurie’s ally, did.
When Mayor Daniel Lurie went door-knocking with Supervisor Alan Wong two weeks before the election, he told Wong…
How an anti-tax backlash could sap budgets across California
By Brian Hanlon, Special for CalMatters Assemblymembers gather during a floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento…