California outlaws voter ID requirements. Here’s what Western states say about voter ID
Gavin Newsom Bans California From Requiring ID to Vote
Elon Musk compares Newsom to 'The Joker' after voter ID requirements banned in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning local governments from requiring voters to present an ID at the ballot box, drawing backlash from Elon Musk.
deepfake, California
Judge blocks new California law cracking down on election deepfakes
Conservative humor site sues California over laws banning election-related deception
Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! CONSERVATIVE HUMOR SITE SUES CALIFORNIA OVER ELECTION DECEPTION LAWS Conservative parody humor site the Babylon Bee was unamused when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2839 and AB 2655 into law.
Federal judge blocks California law banning election deepfakes
California's Evan Low hit with FEC complaint accusing him of illegally using money from his state campaign account for his congressional bid
In the latest salvo of the highly charged 16th Congressional District race, a pro-democracy and voting rights group is accusing Assembly member Evan Low of violating federal law by using funds from his state campaign account to support his congressional bid.
California Democratic, Republican strategists weigh in on Walz-Vance debate
How to watch the vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz in California
Vance probably ‘won’ the debate. But Walz might have gained more.
JD Vance (R-Ohio) had a better vice-presidential debate than Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Tuesday night. And instant post-debate polling suggests that’s more or less how swing voters saw it. But the same polling paints a more nuanced picture.
Newsom Tacks to the Middle With California in the Spotlight
While Donald J. Trump has attacked California as too liberal for the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed several bills that could have become political fodder.
California voter guide: Key state, local races
The 2024 presidential election so far has been a whirlwind of unprecedented shocks and surprises, and that's even before votes have been cast. Though the race for the White House inevitably looms large, voters in the nation's most populous state are facing plenty of election drama and critical decisions in their own backyard.
LA Times Today: Takeaways from first debate in 2026 California governor’s race
Although Governor Gavin Newsom’s term doesn’t end until January 2027, the race to replace him is already heating up. On Sunday, four gubernatorial hopefuls appeared at a candidate forum, the first debate of the 2026 campaign.
Central Valley candidates in key California House races cast as moderate. Are they?
Two Central Valley elections are tossups that could help determine if Democrats or Republicans control the House of Representatives in 2025.
It's deep-blue California, not swing states, that may decide House control
California is 'the center of the House battleground this cycle,' expert says, as five of its competitive races are expected to decide House control.
Path for control of US House runs through heavily Democratic California
California is so heavily Democratic that neither the party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris nor her Republican rival Donald Trump even bother to campaign here.
California General Election: 2024 Voting Guide
From how to register to vote, to what's on the ballot in California, here's everything you need to know about how to cast your vote for the 2024 November General Election.
The deadline to register to vote in California and other important dates for the upcoming election
County elections offices will soon be sending California households a vote-by-mail ballot for the Nov. 5 election, but you must first be an active registered voter. If you haven’t registered