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CalMatters is a nonpartisan and nonprofit news organization bringing Californians stories that probe, explain and explore solutions to quality of life issues while holding our leaders accountable. We are the only journalism outlet dedicated to covering America’s biggest state, 39 million Californians and the world’s fifth largest economy.
CalMatters is a longstanding partner of LAist and its reporters in Los Angeles have desks in the LAist newsroom. Both nonprofit newsrooms have grants from The LA Local, which at LAist funds two reporters and an editor on the watchdog journalism team.
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Democrats say the recall process has gotten out of hand and they want to drop the "second question" to replace a politician.
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California voters haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot since 1994. Our analysis shows voters to reject new taxes.
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The federal program sends the money to low-income families whose children are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches or who receive MediCal.
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The Board of Equalization oversees property tax practices. In L.A. County, two Democrats are on the ballot.
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The Board of Equalization oversees property tax practices. A Democrat and a Republican face off in a district covering Orange, Riverside, San Diego and Imperial counties.
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Democrat Malia Cohen is running for reelection as California state controller in 2026. Republican Herb Morgan wants to use the office to investigate fraud.
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Incumbent Rob Bonta, a Democrat, faces challenge from Republican Michael E. Gates.
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Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, a Democrat, is running against Republican Jennifer Hawks for California treasurer in the 2026 election on Nov. 3.
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Democrat Shirley Weber, the incumbent, and Republican Don Wagner, a longtime Orange County supervisor, are running for Secretary of State in California's 2026 election.
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Democrat Fiona Ma and Republican Gloria Romero face off for California lieutenant governor in the November 2026 election.
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After a chaotic and crowded primary, Democrat Xavier Becerra faces Republican Steve Hilton to take over the state's highest office.
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Democrat Richard Barrera and Republican Sonja Shaw are running for superintendent of public instruction in the 2026 California election on Nov. 3.
