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Make It Make Sense
Casting your ballot is one thing. Unpacking what comes after Election Day is another.
Make It Make Sense is a limited-run newsletter that’s your lifeline after the polls close. Which state and local ballot measures passed? Which candidates won office? How are elected officials living up to their promises after getting elected? We’ll unpack the ballot count and results, then check in regularly on the officials voted into office and the measures passed by voters.
What to expect
After the June 2 primary, we’ll keep tabs on election results and the ballot count. Expect one email a day for the week following Election Day, then two or three updates a week until all the results are final. We’ll explain which races are over, which head to a November runoff, and what will change for your life in Southern California. We'll wrap up the series by the end of June.
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At Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School, government class is an opportunity to register to vote, meet local elected officials and shape their community.
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Liberal California activists are urging Democrats to wait until the last minute to vote in the race for governor, then support the frontrunner in the polls.
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An election toolkit with enhanced features is free to all LAist members, and to all others for a $7 fee. Our voter guides remain free for all.
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Republican Herb Morgan is challenging Democratic incumbent Malia Cohen for oversight of California’s spending.
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The California gubernatorial candidate and former UK political advisor discussed housing, taxes and more.
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The California gubernatorial candidate and San Jose Mayor spoke about homelessness, taxation and more.
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Union members say they’re alarmed by her connection to the group Moms for Liberty that's tried to push educational policy to the right nationwide.
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California's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash. These are the six people vying for the job in 2026.
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Today is the deadline for counties to send primary ballots.
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Tom Steyer’s arguably equally famous older brother Jim is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.
