Tag: california
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Voters in at least five jurisdictions will decide ballot measures related to data centers in 2026
In 2026, voters in multiple states will decide on at least five local ballot measures related to data center development, including one to allow data center development, and four to limit, prohibit, or create additional steps for data center development. In addition to these local measures, a state ballot initiative has been proposed in Ohio…
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Ten candidates are running in the top-two primary for California's 40th Congressional District
Ten candidates are running in the top-two primary for California's 40th Congressional District on June 2, 2026. Incumbent Ken Calvert (R), incumbent Young Kim (R), Joe Kerr (D), and Esther Kim Varet (D) lead in campaign fundraising and polling ahead of the election. Currently, Calvert represents California's 41st Congressional District, and Kim represents the 40th…
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Three Democrats, four Republicans, and one independent candidate are running in the top-two primary for California's 4th Congressional District on June 2, 2026
Three Democrats, four Republicans, and one independent candidate are running in the top-two primary for California's 4th Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of March 2026, incumbent Mike Thompson (D) and Eric Jones (D) led in fundraising and local media attention. Local political observers describe the primary in terms of the ideological and generational…
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Seven candidates are running in the top-two primary for California insurance commissioner on June 2, 2026
Seven candidates are running in the top-two primary for California insurance commissioner on June 2, 2026. Five have led in media attention: Ben Allen (D), Steven Bradford (D), Jane Kim (D), Stacy Korsgaden (R), and Patrick Wolff (D). Incumbent Ricardo Lara (D) is term-limited and is retiring from public office. The Sacramento Bee's Stephen Hobbs…
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Rep. Kevin Kiley becomes the 10th member of the U.S. Congress to change party affiliation since 2000
On March 9, Rep. Kevin Kiley, who represents California's 3rd Congressional District, announced that he was immediately changing his party affiliation from Republican to independent. His decision means Republicans now have a 217-214 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, with three vacancies. Kiley is the sole independent in the chamber. Although Kiley has changed…
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Incumbent David Valadao (R), Jasmeet Bains (D), Eric Garcia (D), Rudy Salas (D), and Randy Villegas (D) are running in the top-two primary for California's 22nd Congressional District on June 2, 2026
Incumbent David Valadao (R), Jasmeet Bains (D), Eric Garcia (D), Rudy Salas (D), and Randy Villegas (D) are running in the top-two primary for California's 22nd Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of March 2026, Valadao, Bains, and Villegas led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. The election is taking place in the…
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Rep. Darrell Issa becomes the 55th U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) announced on March 6, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Issa said, “But after a quarter-century in Congress — and before that, a quarter-century in business — it’s the right time for a new chapter and…
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Campaign submits signatures in California for a ballot initiative to issue bonds for a homeownership loan program
California Coalition for Homeownership submitted over 900,000 signatures to county officials for verification for a ballot initiative that would issue $25 billion in revenue bonds to fund a homeownership loan program for households with incomes that do not exceed 200% of the area median income for families of similar size. The campaign is sponsored by…
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Nine Democrats and one Republican are running in the top-two primary for California's 11th Congressional District on June 2, 2026
Nine Democrats and one Republican are running in the top-two primary for California's 11th Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of March 2026, Saikat Chakrabarti (D), Connie Chan (D), and Scott Wiener (D) led in fundraising, endorsements, and local media attention. Incumbent Nancy Pelosi (D) is not running for re-election. Mission Local's Joe Eskenazi…
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Over the past two weeks, ballot measures certified in New Mexico and Wisconsin, signatures for initiatives submitted in California and Colorado
As of March 3, 71 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 32 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The last signature…