Tag: california
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Both candidates for Thousand Oaks, Calif., city council complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both candidates running in the general election for Thousand Oaks, Calif., City Council District 4—Al Adam and Jeff Schwartz—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. All survey respondents are asked to tell voters what characteristics or principles they believe…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoes bill that would provide unemployment insurance to individuals residing in the country without legal permission
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed Senate Bill 227 on September 28, 2024, which proposed an excluded workers unemployment insurance program. These excluded workers, particularly those without legal immigration status, are unable to access traditional unemployment benefits. The proposed Excluded Workers Program would have created a framework for financial assistance for these individuals, directing the…
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California remains state with most officials targeted for recall since 2010
Ballotpedia has tracked 1,011 officials included in recall efforts in California since 2010, which is more than any other state. Those officials account for 19.2% of all recalls Ballotpedia has tracked as of September 30, 2024. Michigan had the second-most with 986 (18.7%), and Colorado was third-highest with 355 (6.7%). Both California and Michigan had…
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Responses to California bill banning gender identity parental notification policies (AB 1955)
On July 15, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom of California signed Assembly Bill 1955 (AB 1955) into law, which will become effective January 1, 2025. AB 1955 prohibits school districts and charter schools from adopting or enforcing any policy requiring an employee to disclose any information related to a pupil’s sexual orientation or gender identity. This…
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California voters will decide on amendment to eliminate successor election at state officer recall elections in 2026
The California State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot before adjourning on Aug. 31. The amendment makes changes to the recall process for state officers by eliminating the simultaneous successor election when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law…
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Adam Schiff (D) and Steve Garvey (R) are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in California
Adam Schiff (D) and Steve Garvey (R) are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in California on November 5, 2024. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D) did not run for a full term. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) appointed Butler after Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D) died on September 29, 2023. Republicans have not won a…
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Two candidates are running in the general election for California’s 16th Congressional District in November
Sam Liccardo (D) and Evan Low (D) are running in the general election for California’s 16th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Anna Eshoo (D) is retiring from public office. In the all-party top-two primary on March 5, 2024, Liccardo finished first with 21.1%. Low finished in second place with 16.6% after a recount.…
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Incumbent Ken Calvert and Will Rollins are running in the general election for California’s 41st Congressional District
Incumbent Ken Calvert (R) and Will Rollins (D) are running in the general election for California’s 41st Congressional District on November 5, 2024. This is a rematch of the 2022 election. Calvert was first elected to the U.S. House in 1992, and he has represented various districts due to redistricting. He was first elected to…
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Incumbent David Valadao (R) and Rudy Salas (D) are running in the CA-22 general election
Incumbent David G. Valadao (R) and Rudy Salas (D) are running in the general election for California’s 22nd Congressional District on November 5, 2024. The election is a rematch from 2022, when Valadao defeated Salas 51.5% to 48.5%, becoming one of 14 Republicans to win in a district that President Joe Biden (D) won in 2020. Valadao said he is running because the district…
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Incumbent John Duarte (R) and Adam Gray (D) are running in the CA-13 general election
Incumbent John Duarte (R) and Adam Gray (D) are running in the general election for California’s 13th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. The race is a rematch from 2022, when Duarte defeated Gray by 564 votes. The 2022 race was the second-closest House race in the country that year. Duarte’s 2022 victory was the first for a Republican in the district…