— Rural Inyo County was one of two California counties to vote for Biden in 2020 after supporting Trump in 2016. — The red-to-blue flip came after an influx of new residents, who skewed Democrat, from other counties. — Progressives in the small town of Bishop have become more visible in the Trump era.

Confident of victory, activists see this year's marriage-equality amendment as an opportunity to make amends for strategy, tactics and imagery deployed in failed effort to defeat Prop 8.

Our reporters and editors break down each state proposition in short videos that aim to cut to the chase and make your voting decisions easier.

I am pro-life and support exceptions such as rape, incest and the health of the mother,” Republican challenger Kevin Lincoln previously said.

Denise Aguilar Mendez is challenging Democrat Rhodesia Ransom in the race for outgoing Democratic Rep. Carlos Villapudua’s Stockton-area Assembly seat.

The Yes and No on 33 campaigns have collectively spent more than $140 million. CalMatters fact checked some of the more pervasive claims made by both sides.

Rising retail theft over the past several years, often done by organized crime, has California voters more inclined to repeal Prop. 47, which lessened penalties for theft under $950.

A victory in this election would represent a critical pickup for Democrats, potentially setting the stage for a shift in power that could reshape the legislative agenda for the entire nation.

Campaigns in California’s hottest congressional races are being boosted by outside groups. That money is on top of fundraising by the candidates, where Democrats are besting Republicans.

Party and other political committees are spending more than the candidates in key congressional election races.