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LAist’s coverage of civic life and citizen issues in Southern California. We cover elections, examine who gets listened to and why, and provide a guide for anyone who wants to more fully participate in civic life.
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Despite its substantial-sounding name, the Electoral College isn’t a permanent body: It’s more of a process. For decades, a majority of Americans have wanted it to be changed.
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With a majority of votes counted in L.A. County, candidates in two of the three open seats on the LAUSD school board appear to have solid leads.
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Measure G, if passed, would changesa county governance structure that has mostly stayed the same since 1912 when L.A. County had a population of about 500,000 people.
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The Orange County city was poised to become the first city in California to allow non-US citizens to vote if Measure DD passed.
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From O.C. to L.A. county races, statewide elections, and the battle for the White House, here's how you can stay connected and track the results.
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O.C. turnout is now at just over 73%. L.A. County lags behind at nearly 65% so far.
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The Republican is beating out Democratic challenger Frances Marquez, who has conceded.
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Trump’s overall closing focus on the economy and immigration ultimately resonated with enough Americans — more than the message from Harris, who called for unity and warned that Trump was a “petty tyrant” obsessed with revenge.
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Californians overwhelmingly backed Prop. 36 to lengthen criminal sentences for certain theft and drug offenses, and to direct more people to drug treatment after convictions. Voters’ views changed on public safety after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Expect four more years of combative showdowns between California’s Democratic leadership and a second Trump White House.
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Becoming just the second president to be defeated and then reelected to a subsequent term, former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Harris and will be the 47th president.
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Former state Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian won the race to replace Paul Krekorian.
