Most Californians vote by mail, which makes mail theft in the Golden State a major issue for the rest of the country.
Prop. 50, which allows for the temporary gerrymander of California’s map of congressional districts, overwhelmingly passed with 64% voter approval. Spearheaded by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the measure aims to counter similar gerrymandering efforts in conservative states, such as Texas, at the president’s behest.
For candidates for California governor, simply opposing or embracing Trump is ‘not nearly enough’ for effective messaging, one expert says.
Under what has become known as the "Purcell principle," courts must refrain from judging or overturning a state's voting rules shortly before an election.
Rep. Eric Swalwell proposed allowing Californians to be able to vote by phone during his first TV news interview since announcing his gubernatorial campaign.
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