L.A. Times - Politics

A quarter of California voters unsure they will respond to the next census, poll finds

Nicole Nixon — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A quarter of California voters are unsure if they will participate in the 2030 Census, according to a Berkeley IGS poll. Younger and voters of color cite privacy concerns.

The U.S. and Iran are at war. But ICE is still working with Tehran on deportations

Suhauna Hussain — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Historically, the U.S. has rarely deported people to Iran, and has often welcomed Iranian dissidents, exiles and others who fled the country after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. But the Trump administration has reversed decades of that approach.

Newsom names Nancy Pelosi, Barry Bonds, Robin Williams to California Hall of Fame

Taryn Luna — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:17:12 GMT

The honorees include a total of 18 Californians selected by the governor and his wife because of their contributions to film, viticulture, sports, dining, art, literature, music, education, politics and business.

Trump pulls Vance from Iran talks, saying 'we don't need a deal'

Ana Ceballos — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:59:11 GMT

The reassignment came as Vance and other Republicans have blamed the Iran war for the party's sweeping losses in last week's midterm elections.

Stephen Miller expected to push hard-line Trump agenda. Will courts stand in the way?

Sonja Sharp — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

President Trump's chief of staff, Stephen Miller, says federal judges don't have authority to rule on issues such as immigration. Legal experts see pushback in court.

Commentary: Christmas came early thanks to the Dems' midterm sweeps. The tree is going up

Lorraine Ali — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Is it too early to put up the Christmas tree? I get it. We're barely into November.

After historic losses, California GOP faces a fight over its future

Seema Mehta, Dakota Smith — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:03:28 GMT

In the aftermath of widespread Republican midterm losses, California GOP Chair Corrin Rankin announced Wednesday that she would not seek reelection next year.

Targeted by Trump, L.A. County took action to speed up counting votes. Officials say it worked

Kevin Rector — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:13:52 GMT

In the wake of attacks from President Trump and others, Los Angeles County election officials made changes to speed up the vote count. A week out from the midterm election, they appear to have worked.

White House warns of criminal inquiries into House Democrats who investigate Trump

Ana Ceballos — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:55:57 GMT

The White House counsel made the warning in a letter dated Monday to Rep. Robert Garcia of Long Beach, who is in line to lead the House oversight committee.

Nithya Raman's election sets up an intense showdown with the LAPD

Libor Jany, Richard Winton — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Mayor-elect Nithya Raman faces decisions on the fate of the police chief, a new LAPD contract and potential changes in policies on immigration enforcement and other issues.

Sacramento Rep. Doris Matsui wins reelection, defeating progressive challenger

Karen Garcia, Nicole Nixon — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:02:04 GMT

Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) has successfully defended a challenge from fellow Democrat Mai Vang to continue representing California's 7th Congressional District.

Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra names transition team

Nicole Nixon — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:44:06 GMT

California Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra names his transition team, which includes longtime aides and advisors to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Newsom travels to Turkey for climate conference, blasts Trump as a 'no-show'

Taryn Luna — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:22:48 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom's trip to Antalya, Turkey, for the U.N. Climate Change Conference is a chance for him to fill the void left by Trump on the world stage.

House GOP blocks move to impeach Hegseth, handing embattled Defense secretary a win

Kevin Rector — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:33:04 GMT

The vote sending the resolution to committee all but kills it — at least until the many Democrats elected last week take office next year.

Shasta County measure that sought to eliminate most mail-in voting violates state law, judge rules

Iris Kwok — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A Northern California judge on Monday permanently barred Shasta County from implementing a voter-approved initiative that sought to dramatically reshape voting in the conservative stronghold.

In a first, L.A.'s three citywide elected offices will all be held by Asian Americans

Melissa Gomez — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Mayor-elect Nithya Raman came to the U.S. from India as a child. City Atty.-elect Marissa Roy's mother emigrated from India. And City Controller Kenneth Mejia, who won reelection in June, has Filipino heritage.

Chabria: Inside the prison cell where Newsom made his death row decision

Anita Chabria — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to commute every California death sentence involved a mafia murder, warm socks and an unexpected meeting in a San Quentin prison cell.

Voters approve Prop. 38 medical research bond measure

Karen Garcia — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:01:30 GMT

California voters have passed Proposition 38, authorizing the state to issue $8.4 billion in bonds to fund immunology and immunotherapy research aimed at curing and preventing certain chronic diseases.

Rep. Calvert declared winner in contested Southern California congressional race

Dakota Smith, Hannah Fry — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:41:11 GMT

Longtime Rep. Ken Calvert has survived a fierce reelection battle against fellow Republican Rep. Young Kim to represent a newly drawn Southern California congressional district.

Billionaire tax rejected on concern punishing the ultra-rich would hurt California's economy

Queenie Wong, Seema Mehta — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:38:15 GMT

Supporters of Proposition 40, a proposal to tax California billionaires to mostly fund healthcare, faced opposition from politicians, a teachers union and other powerful groups before residents cast their votes.

In search of post-midterm message, Trump waffles on trusting election, immigration policy

Kevin Rector — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 22:56:52 GMT

President Trump and others in his administration have waffled in their public messaging on election integrity, immigration policy and other issues since the Republican Party's massive losses in last week's midterms.

Lawmakers briefed on Nvidia affair as security concerns mount

Michael Wilner — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 21:51:18 GMT

Congressional Republicans have called on Huang himself to provide an update, warning the incident raised 'significant national security concerns.'

Supreme Court OKs border wall construction in Big Bend area of Texas

David G. Savage — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 20:37:19 GMT

A broad coalition of environmentalists, cattle ranchers, farmers, river boat guides, outdoor activists and church leaders had gone to court seeking to stop the construction.

Supreme Court could bar most victims from suing federal agents

David G. Savage — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 19:09:41 GMT

The issue has taken on new significance because of the aggressive and sometimes violent actions of federal immigration agents.

Empowered congressional Democrats gear up for battles over immigration and ICE oversight

Andrea Castillo — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Once Democrats have the majority in the House and Senate, they plan to drastically level up agency oversight and attempt to rein in the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies.

Backlash against Trump, ICE raids, high food prices fuels changing political tide in California heartland

Ian James, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Resilient Republican David Valadao in the San Joaquin Valley can't survive Trump backlash, loses seat to Randy Villegas, a Democrat who ran on economic populism.

Barabak: This sheriff crossed a line pandering to Trump. He should pay, from his own pocket

Mark Z. Barabak — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Chad Bianco betrayed public trust by seizing ballots in hopes of winning Trump's endorsement. Riverside County was right to say Bianco should pony up for his legal bills.

Newsom appoints former aide convicted in domestic violence case to state commission

Lila Seidman — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 01:33:28 GMT

Nathan Ballard, Newsom's former communications director, is returning to public service after pleading no contest in a domestic violence case. Some have criticized his appointment to a state commission.

Lopez: L.A. mayors have long promised to end homelessness. Can Raman break the cycle of failure?

Steve Lopez — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Mayor-elect Raman says she will cut homelessness in half by 2028, end it by 2030. Can she deliver?

As Stephen Miller rises, California hopes it can blunt his force with Democratic gains

Grace Toohey, Suhauna Hussain, Karen Garcia — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

President Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller — the architect of the administration's extreme crackdown on immigration — to White House chief of staff has sparked alarm among immigrant advocates and politicians in California.

Trump, weighing new Iran strikes, faces a divided party and a ticking clock

Michael Wilner — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A sudden bipartisan push to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could constrain President Trump's ability to resume the fight with Iran before Democrats take control of Congress.

With death sentence clemency, Newsom takes another big political risk

Taryn Luna — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 03:29:48 GMT

Amid speculation about how the mass commutation could help or hurt his presidential prospects in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision pushes the boundaries of his authority and sends a clear message to the nation about where he stands.

Feds move to dismiss case over 20,000 California ballots after Supreme Court denied appeal

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 01:18:46 GMT

The Trump administration's emergency request to sequester 20,000 California ballots it alleged were sent to "likely noncitizens" had been rejected by the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.

California's 'billionaire tax' is still undecided. Here's where Proposition 40 stands

Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee, Vanessa Martínez — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 00:56:46 GMT

How each county in California voted for the billionaires tax Proposition 40 and its two counter ballot measures, Proposition 41 and 42.

California picks a new insurance commissioner and she's a San Francisco progressive

Laurence Darmiento — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 22:49:25 GMT

Former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim declared victory Friday in the race to be California's next insurance commissioner, with veteran legislator Ben Allen conceding.

Trump taps Stephen Miller as chief of staff, doubling down after midterm rout

Kevin Rector, Michael Wilner, Justine McDaniel — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 19:33:04 GMT

President Trump on Friday announced his appointment of Stephen Miller as his chief of staff to replace Susie Wiles.

Trump vows to fight on as clock ticks on permanent daylight saving time bill

Iris Kwok — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Trump has vowed to 'keep fighting' for permanent daylight saving time. A bill to accomplish that passed the House this summer but has stalled in the Senate with weeks left before recess.

'An extinction-level event': How the GOP's midterm collapse upends 2028 race for White House

Justine McDaniel, Ana Ceballos, Kevin Rector — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Democratic upsets in this year's midterms could reshape the electoral map, and the fight for the White House in 2028.

California's contemplative governor-elect still mulling over how to lower prices, provide healthcare

Nicole Nixon — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 03:53:33 GMT

In his first news conference since being elected governor, Xavier Becerra remained noncommittal on taxes, energy and healthcare policy.

Social media companies sue California over new law restricting use for children

Dakota Smith — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 21:03:44 GMT

Technology giants are pushing back against efforts to block teens from endless scrolling.

Chabria: Newsom wants to empty death row. Most politicians wouldn't bother — or dare

Anita Chabria — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 19:27:35 GMT

Newsom's decision, as he ponders a run for the White House, is a self-inflicted test of political endurance from a savvy politician who didn't need to go there.

Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life in prison without parole

Taryn Luna, Sonja Sharp — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 19:21:59 GMT

The outgoing governor's plan to remove the threat of capital punishment hanging over more than 500 condemned inmates comes as he considers a run for president.

Harmeet Dhillon, California attorney who radically reshaped DOJ civil rights unit, resigns

Kevin Rector — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 18:47:07 GMT

Dhillon has been a powerful and divisive figure inside the Justice Department since her confirmation last year as assistant attorney general.

Billionaire tax continues to trail as many Californians vote to spare the state's ultra-rich stars

Queenie Wong, Seema Mehta — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call.

Commentary: Say his name: Abdul El-Sayed becomes the nation's first Muslim senator

Lorraine Ali — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Beyond the political implications, El-Sayed speaks for those of us who have been othered by our "foreign" heritage, the color of our skin, the food we eat, our accents or the way we pray.

State Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Pelosi in San Francisco House seat, as Chan concedes

Kevin Rector — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 02:33:51 GMT

Scott Wiener handed retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi a rare loss in her home city at the tail end of a historic, nearly 40-year run in Congress by defeating her handpicked successor.

Becerra prepares to take helm as governor with few political debts. But there's questions about his agenda

Nicole Nixon — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 00:45:47 GMT

California is about to enter the 'Becerra era,' though the governor-elect who coined that phrase has dropped few hints about what will define it.

California Democrats crush GOP opponents in first test of new district maps

Dakota Smith, Seema Mehta — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 23:53:52 GMT

California Democrats won pivotal House races up and down the state in the first election under maps approved by Proposition 50.

Latin Grammy winner Bobby Pulido wins Texas seat

Andrea Flores — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 23:11:02 GMT

Bobby Pulido becomes the first Latin Grammy winner elected to Congress. He will represent Texas' 15th Congressional District.

How Latino voters helped secure blue victories

Andrea Castillo — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 22:50:11 GMT

In Texas, voters in majority-Latino districts near San Antonio and along the border helped Democrats break Republicans' longstanding grip on the state to win the races for governor, lieutenant governor and senator.

Democrats sweep California's down-ballot races but one remains too close to call

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 22:34:48 GMT

Democrats swept California's statewide down-ballot races — no surprise in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a nearly two-to-one margin, and voters haven't elected a Republican to a statewide office since 2006.

'Kornacki Cam' is the streaming hit of the midterm elections, boosting NBC to a ratings win

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:47:45 GMT

NBC was on track to be the most-watched network on election night thanks to its popular number cruncher.

How Marissa Roy plans to transform the L.A. city attorney's office

Sonja Sharp, James Queally — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:43:07 GMT

Marissa Roy, a 34-year-old deputy state attorney general, has vowed to use the power of the L.A. city attorney's office to serve as "the people's lawyer," saying she will file lawsuits against predatory landlords, wage-thieving companies and the Trump administration.

Paul Pelosi barred from driving for six months after Napa hit-and-run crash

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:11:10 GMT

Nancy Pelosi's husband was accused of striking an unoccupied parked vehicle and leaving the scene in July. He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor hit-and-run.

How Robert Luna toppled Alex Villanueva to win two terms as L.A. County sheriff

Connor Sheets — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:07:54 GMT

On Tuesday, voters extended L.A. County's Robert Luna era, electing him to a second consecutive term as sheriff — a feat not seen since Lee Baca's tenure ended in 2014.

Multiple California ballot measures remain undecided as vote tally continues

Hayley Smith — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:52:22 GMT

Some ballot measures have received decisive action from voters on issues such as public funding for housing and voter identification.

'Lawyer up': Democrats seize Congress, plot ways to rein in Trump

Ana Ceballos, Justine McDaniel — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 19:56:45 GMT

Congressional Democrats vowed to put the Trump administration on the defensive with subpoenas and hearings, but said their priority is to make life more affordable.

Fears of election day interference fizzle, but federal war on voter fraud could continue

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 18:50:31 GMT

The lack of federal election interference on Tuesday does not mean an end to the administration's war on alleged voter fraud by noncitizens.

2026 election results: Here are the California races that are still too close to call

Data and Graphics staff — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 18:12:08 GMT

By Wednesday morning there were still many races across California with no announced winner

Democrats' historic rout was fueled by massive voter swing to the left

Justine McDaniel, Michael Wilner — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 17:47:45 GMT

Not since voters were repulsed by President Nixon after the Watergate scandal half a century ago has the popular vote swung so decisively in a single election cycle.

Wins and losses: Sports figures turned politicians have mixed results in midterm elections

Steve Henson — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 16:50:07 GMT

Former athletes NFL linebacker Colin Allred, MLB slugger Mark Teixeira, and Paralympian Josh Turek are a few of the sports figures who participated in the midterm elections and won.

Lopez: Trump, who so bitterly divided us, was awful enough to unite us. At least temporarily

Steve Lopez — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 14:41:53 GMT

Trump once said he could shoot someone and not lose any voters. He's lost them now.

'Not a hit on me': Trump faults candidates and Fox News, not himself, for Republican losses

Ana Ceballos — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 12:33:07 GMT

Reflecting on the losses, Trump largely put the onus on the candidates, some of whom he said he only endorsed for the good of the party.

Inglewood, Rams owner declare victory amid split in early billboard, tax election results

Sam Farmer — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 06:36:06 GMT

SoFi Stadium owner Stan Kroenke and other Hollywood Park venue operators may avoid a ticket tax change, but their push to remove billboard ads is failing.

Billionaire tax ballot measure trails; California voters reject voter ID

Seema Mehta, Queenie Wong — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 06:31:55 GMT

Californians weigh in on proposed billionaire tax, voter ID requirements, several other ballot measures.

Marissa Roy surges to early lead over John McKinney in L.A. city attorney race

James Queally, Sonja Sharp — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:43:54 GMT

Marissa Roy, 34, a deputy state attorney general, has campaigned on a promise to convert the city attorney's office into a massive "public interest law firm," while her opponent, veteran L.A. prosecutor John McKinney, has pitched himself as a more traditional law-and-order candidate.

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna tops challenger Alex Villanueva

Connor Sheets, Itzel Luna — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:40:22 GMT

In a rematch of the 2022 race, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna defeated Alex Villanueva, who sought to reclaim the office he held for a single term.

Xavier Becerra makes history as California's first elected Latino governor

Nicole Nixon — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:08:32 GMT

Veteran Democrat of anti-Trump state easily defeats Republican Steve Hilton.

Supreme Court considers whether a state's preschool funding rules are discriminatory

David G. Savage — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 22:22:44 GMT

The high court's conservatives say states need not fund private schools but if they do, they may not discriminate against some based on religion.

The L.A. mayoral election is today — who are these celebrities voting for?

Laura Zornosa — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 21:11:43 GMT

Jane Fonda, Samuel L. Jackson, George Lopez, Stevie Wonder, Bob Odenkirk, Mindy Kaling, Adam Scott and Jaboukie Young-White reveal whether they're voting for Karen Bass or Nithya Raman.

Democrats take Congress in historic sweep as voters rebuke Trump

Justine McDaniel, Michael Wilner — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 20:05:10 GMT

Voters handed the Democrats commanding control of Congress, putting a powerful check on President Trump during his final two years in office.

2026 election results: How many votes are left to count

Data and Graphics staff — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 18:52:57 GMT

2026 election live results: How many ballots have been processed so far? Which counties have the most ballots left to count? How high was turnout and where did people vote early? Here's what you need to know about the November midterm results.

Feds deploy election monitors to L.A. as 9th Circuit sides with Trump in ballot dispute

Sonja Sharp — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 18:26:38 GMT

The Justice Department announced Tuesday it would send out "1,000 election monitors and observers" across the U.S. in what it called "the largest monitoring effort in DOJ history," with Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento and Alameda listed as the California counties to be scrutinized.

Which races might predict a 'blue wave'? Here's what to watch

Justine McDaniel — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The night's big question is whether a true wave will materialize for Democrats and how sizable it might be.

Becerra wins but faces a gauntlet of problems as California's next governor

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Democrats maintain a firm grip on California. But they face mounting pressure to balance the state budget, usher in more government efficiency, build homes and solve affordability, figure out wildfire liability and regulate AI.

L.A.'s next mayor faces high expectations, little room for error

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Whoever becomes the next mayor of L.A., she will face a slew of challenges: homelessness, affordable housing, potholes, streetlights, the Olympics, unstable city budget.

Majority of California voters fear federal government may try to stop vote count, poll finds

Clara Harter — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Nearly two-thirds of California voters are worried that the Trump administration may try to halt the vote count early, according to a new poll that found disquieting levels of election anxiety on the eve of the midterms.

Utilities lobby for shield from wildfire costs

Melody Petersen — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

As a criminal investigation into Southern California Edison actions before last year's deadly Eaton fire continues, the state's for-profit utilities are lobbying for legislation that would protect their shareholders from paying for future catastrophic fires they cause.

California officials brace for unprecedented election interference by Trump administration

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 23:06:40 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom and others have warned of Trump administration interference in the midterm election, including potentially through attempted ballot seizures.

Trump's closing message to American voters highlights repairs to Reflecting Pool

Ana Ceballos — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 22:13:58 GMT

Heading into Tuesday, most polls are predicting a Democratic wave amid a voter backlash to Trump's handling of the economy and a war in Iran.

Trump's aura of invincibility faces one more test

Michael Wilner — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 20:53:08 GMT

The Trump administration's broad assertion of executive privilege and politicization of the Justice Department could complicate oversight from a Democratic Congress.

Lachlan Murdoch says 'viewer fatigue' is cutting into Fox News ratings

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 19:55:17 GMT

Fox News' October audience fell 28% from a year earlier, with its 25-to-54 audience at a 25-year low, as executive Lachlan Murdoch cited "viewer fatigue."

Newsom proposes $1-billion cap for film and TV tax incentive

Cerys Davies, Stacy Perman — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 17:16:22 GMT

In an effort to maintain California's role in the film and TV industry, Governor Newsom is asking to expand the state's tax credit program again.

Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots

David G. Savage, Kevin Rector — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 16:41:01 GMT

The appeal by the Trump administration came just before the midterm election, and after federal judges rejected the bid to set aside the 20,000 California ballots.

Didn't register to vote? Here's how you still can cast a ballot

Karen Garcia — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

How to cast a ballot using same day voter registration to vote in California for the 2026 general election.

A campaign season of surprises peaks with Tuesday's midterms

Justine McDaniel — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The campaign has been defined by affordability and economic issues that have spurred an expected turn toward Democrats by voters and created headwinds for Republicans.

From an LGBTQ+ rally to Trunk or Treat, Becerra and Hilton barnstorm California hoping to be next governor

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 19:35:14 GMT

With Tuesday's election barreling toward them, Becerra and Hilton traded barbs and did their the best to gin up support as they crisscrossed California in what has been a relatively sedate race to succeed Democrat Gavin Newsom

A potential Democratic wave looms over Trump. Where does MAGA go after the midterms?

Ana Ceballos, Michael Wilner — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Republican reckoning tests a party infrastructure reshaped around President Trump since his insurgent rise in 2015 transformed the GOP.

Barabak: This desert duel is a key test of Trump's effect on the midterm election

Mark Z. Barabak — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Democrat JoAnna Mendoza are battling over some of the hardest-fought political turf in America. But for voters, it's more of a proxy fight over the president.

Cascade of court rulings rebuffs Trump administration's election efforts

Kevin Rector — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:10:01 GMT

Federal judges have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration's efforts to wrest control over state voting processes and intimidate state and local elections officials.

Your last-minute guide to the L.A. County sheriff's race: Luna vs. Villanueva

Karen Garcia — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

What you need to know about the rematch between Robert Luna and Alex Villanueva to be the next L.A. County sheriff.

Lopez: No undecideds here: Why Bass backers are on board, and Raman fans are fired up

Steve Lopez — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The L.A. mayor's race suddenly looks like a tossup. These voters explain why they're Team Bass or Team Raman.

Proposed billionaire tax could impact California sports teams

Seema Mehta — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The proposed billionaire tax on California's November ballot could slap a one-time 5% levy on wealthy residents, including sports team owners, to raise healthcare funds

Election night TV coverage is going full nerd for the 2026 midterms

Stephen Battaglio — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From NBC's "Kornacki Cam" to CNN's Sightline tool, networks are streaming the raw data behind their midterm election calls. Here's how to follow it Tuesday.