How California-style ‘jungle’ primaries could fix Washington
The average U.S. House district encompasses about 590,000 people of voting age. How many of them would you expect to cast a ballot for their…
Democratic Party chair Rusty Hicks assailed as outsider in bid for North Coast Assembly seat
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — At first glance, the Sonoma County Democratic Party’s 36th annual Crab Feed seemed the political schmoozefest it has been for nearly four…
California U.S. Senate race’s biggest donors: Who is giving to super PACs, and why
The California candidates vying for the late Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the U.S. Senate face strict rules on how much money they can accept from…
Few fireworks in the race for De León’s City Council seat
Nearly 15 months ago, the Los Angeles City Council chamber was a turbulent place to conduct business, a byproduct of a scandal centering heavily on…
Underdog Republican presidential candidate Ryan Binkley drops out, endorses Trump
Texas pastor and long-shot Republican presidential candidate Ryan Binkley ended his race for the White House and endorsed his political party's favored candidate, former President…
L.A. County D.A. campaign contributions: Hochman and other rivals out-raise Gascón
One week out from the primary, 12 candidates for Los Angeles County district attorney have raised nearly $6.8 million combined, according to campaign finance filings.…
She ran a dark-money group. Now Senate candidate Tammy Murphy wants to reform them.
“The amount of money in politics is really disgusting. I will be the first to say that. We need to overturn Citizens United. I can’t…
California lawmakers can’t take lobbyist donations — unless they’re running for Congress
State Sen. Susan Rubio has a powerful position in Sacramento. As chair of the Insurance Committee, the Baldwin Park Democrat can help pass or kill…
Trump enters South Carolina primary looking to embarrass Haley
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former President Trump is looking to win his fourth straight primary state Saturday over Nikki Haley in South Carolina, aiming to hand a…
LAUSD candidate Graciela Ortiz under district investigation, removed from counseling job during probe
Los Angeles school board candidate Graciela Ortiz has been removed from her job as an L.A. Unified counseling administrator pending a confidential investigation, school district…
The Democratic establishment is ‘pulling out all the stops’ for this California candidate
In addition to members and leadership PACs, Aguilar’s CA House Majority Fund PAC has helped Salas raise nearly $50,000 this primary season. “We’re pleased to…
Why do Gascón’s challengers’ campaign ads all look the same?
The ads open with a stirring violin track, the subject striding confidently past the Broadway facade of the L.A. County Hall of Justice, or the…
Trump the candidate of stability? That’s how many see it
Looking at the election as a contest over stability also highlights the risks Republicans face. To start, there are Trump’s personal liabilities, which will certainly…
Teachers union halts support for LAUSD candidate, citing offensive social media activity
The influential Los Angeles teachers union has suspended its campaign on behalf of school board candidate Kahllid Al-Alim amid rising criticism over his social media…
Adam Schiff’s low-drama race for California’s U.S. Senate seat
Adam B. Schiff stepped from a white Porsche Carrera, laced his brown walking shoes and headed down Hill Street in Los Angeles’ Chinatown. He beelined…
LAUSD school board candidate Kahllid Al-Alim under fire for social media posts
Los Angeles school board front-runner Kahllid Al-Alim — who is endorsed by the influential teachers union — is under fire for social media activity that…
Trump endorses Vince Fong for McCarthy’s former House seat
In a show of just how contested the race for former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s district has become, President Trump weighed in Tuesday, offering his…
L.A. Congressional District 30 election candidates: The race to replace Schiff
The last time there was a competitive race for the congressional district now known as California’s 30th, Santana was topping the charts, Steve Jobs had…
Sitting MP Ian Goodenough ousted as Liberal candidate in WA seat of Moore
In short: Moore MP Ian Goodenough has lost his bid for Liberal preselection to former Member for Stirling Vince Connolly.It was the second time Mr Connolly…
For this lawyer and Assembly candidate, 'save the children' isn't a hashtag
ALESSANDRO, left, has dinner with lawyer Maggy Krell and her family. The boy, who just completed first grade, still fears being apart from his mother.…