https://www.latimes.com/topic/election-2024 Election 2024 en-US Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:25:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/barbara-lee-surges-into-lead-oakland-mayors-race Though the vote tally isn't final, Lee's lead was commanding enough Friday that the San Francisco Chronicle called the race, declaring Barbara Lee to be Oakland’s next mayor. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:25:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/barbara-lee-surges-into-lead-oakland-mayors-race https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/barbara-lee-loren-taylor-early-lead-special-election-results Former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee was long considered the front-runner in the race. But Loren Taylor, a former City Council member, had gained momentum in recent weeks. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:11:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/barbara-lee-loren-taylor-early-lead-special-election-results https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/the-vibe-shift-is-real-as-san-francisco-mayor-daniel-lurie-becomes-hometown-hype-man 'There’s a sense of hope and optimism people haven’t seen in a long time,' San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said of the city's nascent rebound. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/the-vibe-shift-is-real-as-san-francisco-mayor-daniel-lurie-becomes-hometown-hype-man https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-04-03/in-o-c-former-vice-president-harris-says-shell-stay-politically-active-im-not-going-anywhere The 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, who may run for California governor, makes surprise speech at Dana Point business conference and criticizes President Trump's policies. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:52:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-04-03/in-o-c-former-vice-president-harris-says-shell-stay-politically-active-im-not-going-anywhere https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-28/newsom-podcast-democrats-toxic Democrats find themselves flummoxed by the contrast between the MAGA-friendly host Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be on his podcast and his national image as a liberal prizefighter. Newsom said he was also surprised, but by the response from his critics and his friends. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:21:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-28/newsom-podcast-democrats-toxic https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-03-28/sign-up-deadline-for-army-corps-debris-cleanup-extended-to-april-15-condos-now-eligible The deadline to submit a right-of-entry form to enroll in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' debris cleanup is now April 15. Some multifamily buildings are now eligible. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:13:23 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-03-28/sign-up-deadline-for-army-corps-debris-cleanup-extended-to-april-15-condos-now-eligible https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-03-20/i-wish-youd-be-angry-democrats-in-congress-face-constituent-rage-over-trump-elon-musk In California's deep-blue congressional districts, town hall meetings have become venting sessions for voters fed up with Trump, Musk and what they see as the weakness of the Democratic Party Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-03-20/i-wish-youd-be-angry-democrats-in-congress-face-constituent-rage-over-trump-elon-musk https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-03/2024-november-general-election-california-voter-guide-ballot Voting in California’s general election continues through election day, Nov. 5. Read up on the races in L.A. city and L.A. County, the California statewide ballot propositions and other measures. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:08 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-03/2024-november-general-election-california-voter-guide-ballot https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2024-07-04/2024-california-election-ballot-propositions-voter-guide In addition to a precarious presidential election and high-stakes U.S House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of statewide ballot measures that could significantly shape policy. Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:00:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2024-07-04/2024-california-election-ballot-propositions-voter-guide https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-03/2024-los-angeles-county-district-attorney-gascon-hochman-voter-guide Voters have a choice between Dist. Atty. George Gascón and challenger Nathan Hochman, two experienced attorneys with vastly different visions for criminal justice in L.A. County. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-03/2024-los-angeles-county-district-attorney-gascon-hochman-voter-guide https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-03-17/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-politics-newsletter-template-do-not-use-make-a-copy-politics Katie Porter never backs down from a fight, but is that enough to be governor? Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:00:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-03-17/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-politics-newsletter-template-do-not-use-make-a-copy-politics https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-14/whats-on-the-public-safety-agenda-in-the-wake-of-prop-36 The Democratic-led legislature's efforts to shield immigrants from the Trump administration's aggressive deportation efforts, and attacks on so-called "sanctuary" states, promises to be among the most contentious issues during a session expected to focus heavily on public safety. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:23 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-14/whats-on-the-public-safety-agenda-in-the-wake-of-prop-36 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-03/karen-bass-recall-committee Any recall effort would need to gather valid signatures from 15% of registered voters, or about 330,000 overall. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:43:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-03/karen-bass-recall-committee https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-03-03/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-politics-newsletter-template-do-not-use-make-a-copy-politics New poll shows that Californians are more worried about threats to democracy than about the economy Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:00:16 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-03-03/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-politics-newsletter-template-do-not-use-make-a-copy-politics https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-02-19/tens-of-millions-of-dead-people-arent-getting-social-security-checks-despite-trump-and-musk-claims The Trump administration is falsely claiming tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving improper Social Security payments. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:37:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-02-19/tens-of-millions-of-dead-people-arent-getting-social-security-checks-despite-trump-and-musk-claims