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Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race
Fearful that an election quirk could result in heavily Democratic California installing a Republican as its next governor, a top Democrat on Tuesday sent his party’s lagging candidates a blunt message...

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In California’s governor race, Democratic candidates press on despite party chair’s plea for some to exit
Democratic Infighting Begins in California Governor’s Race
California Democrats defy call from party to abandon crowded race: ‘Voters choose the next governor’
One day after California’s Democratic party urged candidates without a “viable path” in the state’s crucial race for governor to drop out, the crowded field showed no sign of winnowing down.

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California Democratic Party chair urges candidates to drop out of governor's race
Hallelujah! Dems finally tell weaker candidates to quit California governor’s race | Opinion
Can’t win? Drop out: California Democrats plead with governor hopefuls as party fears Republican surge
On Tuesday, the state’s Democratic party chair, Rusty Hicks, wrote in an extraordinary open letter to the candidates: “If you do not have a viable path to make it to the general election, do not file ...

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Effort to disqualify GOP state Senate primary candidate continues
California Democratic chair warns crowded governor race could hand GOP a top-two win

California’s primary is around the corner. Who are the candidates?

The deadline to file for candidacy for the California governor race is quickly approaching. Who are the gubernatorial candidates?

WATCH/EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: California Voter ID measure gets over 1 million signatures

An initiative imposing new voter identification requirements in California is one step closer to getting on the ballot. Roughly 1.

Voter ID appears headed for California's November ballot. What you should know

Voter ID appears headed for California's November ballot. What you need to know

Poll finds leading candidates for California governor in ‘virtual tie’

California's gubernatorial race is wide open, with the five leading candidates in a "virtual tie," according to a new poll.

California Republican targeted by Prop 50 announces district he will run for in 2026 elections

U.S. House Rep. Kevin Kiley, a Republican targeted by a Democrat-led effort to send more Democrats to Congress, has chosen the district he will choose to run for in the 2026 midterm elections.

How to check your voter registration as California’s primary nears

California's primary election is June 2. Learn how to register, check your status, and vote in the upcoming election.

California voter ID petition set to be officially submitted after netting 1.3M signatures: ‘Common sense’

The initiative aims to “verify the identity of individuals casting ballots in our elections,” claiming it would address any concerns about voter fraud.

With midterm elections looming, California lawmakers focus on protecting polling sites from immigration enforcement

California has both the constitutional right and responsibility to run our own safe and secure elections, and we intend to do exactly that,’ state Sen. Tom Umberg said.