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Progressive Icon and Ex-US Rep. Barbara Lee Wins Race for Mayor of Oakland

SAN FRANCISCO — Progressive icon and former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee declared victory Saturday as the new mayor of troubled Oakland, a San Fran...

Progressive Icon and Ex-US Rep. Barbara Lee Wins Race for Mayor of Oakland

SAN FRANCISCO — Progressive icon and former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee declared victory Saturday as the new mayor of troubled Oakland, a San Fran...

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As Dem Candidates for Governor Increase, They Wait for Harris to Decide

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Irish playwright Samuel Beckett’s tragicomedy “Waitin...

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Xavier Becerra Enters 2026 California Governor’s Race

Former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Wednesday that he will run for California governor in 2026, joining a growing field of...

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Elon Musk with a check for $1 million as he headlines a rally in support of conservative judicial candidate Brad Schimel in Green Bay, Wis., March 30, 2025. Elon Musk and groups tied to him have spent more than $25 million backing Schimel, the conservative candidate for the open court seat. (Jim Vondruska/The New York Times)

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Big Elections in Wisconsin and Florida

MADISON, Wis. — Two states nearly 1,000 miles apart will on Tuesday provide the best evidence yet of whether President Donald Trump and his ...

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Musk Announces $1 Million for Wisconsin Voter in Supreme Court Race

MADISON, Wis. — Billionaire Elon Musk says a Wisconsin voter has been awarded $1 million days before the conclusion of a fiercely contested ...

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Fresno Business Advocate AJ Rassamni Will Enter Council Race

AJ Rassamni has long advocated for cleaning up Blackstone Avenue. Now the head of the Blackstone Merchants Association plans to officially d...

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Vang Clings to Majority Lead After Latest Fresno Election Vote Count

Brandon Vang’s lead slipped, but he is still above the 50% plus one vote margin to avoid a runoff in Fresno City Council District 5. V...

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George Soros and Elon Musk Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

MADISON, Wis. — When Republicans are looking for a political bogeyman, they point to liberal megadonor George Soros. Democrats recently have...

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Fresno Special Election Turns Dirty With ‘False’ Attack Mailer

A campaign mailer is accusing a Fresno City Council candidate of statutory rape from more than 30 years ago. He says the claim is “com...

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Ellis Wins Assembly Special Election for Kern-Tulare Seat

After nearly eight months without representation, voters in Assembly District 32 voted to send Bakersfield-area businessman Stan Ellis to Sa...

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Progressive Icon and Ex-US Rep. Barbara Lee Wins Race for Mayor of Oakland

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