Politics

SACRAMENTO — California voters on Tuesday passed a ballot measure to uphold a 2020 law that banned the sale of most...

L.A. voters weigh tax measures on property transfers and parks

A ballot measure that would fund affordable housing and homelessness prevention policies in Los Angeles by taxing property sales exceeding...

Alex Padilla makes history as first Latino elected to U.S. Senate from California

Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla made history again Tuesday night when he became the first Latino to be elected to represent...

California voters elect Gov. Gavin Newsom to a second term

SACRAMENTO — California voters Tuesday handed Gavin Newsom a second term as governor, choosing the incumbent over Brian Dahle, an...

Biden returns to world stage after midterm election

After Tuesday’s midterm elections, President Biden is shifting his attention abroad. Before all the ballots are counted, Biden will set...

Republicans confident of House control, Senate remains close as first polls close

WASHINGTON — Republicans are favored to take at least one chamber of Congress, shifting the balance of power in Washington, as...

Nevada Democrats in tight races turn to a trusted ally, the ‘Reid machine’

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Nevada Democrats have found themselves in a bit of trouble. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto has trailed her...

‘I’m terrified our world is coming to an end.’ Voters head to the polls across California on a rainy election day

Voters across Southern California braved the rain Tuesday morning to cast their ballots in a midterm election that will determine...

Nancy Pelosi says attack on husband was ‘fueled by misinformation’

In her first sit-down interview since her husband was attacked last month at their San Francisco home, House Speaker Nancy...

Lawsuits over 2022 midterms results could extend well after Tuesday’s elections