State GovernmentGavin Newsom, John Cox Make Closing Arguments In California Governor’s RaceNovember 5, 2018 | Ben AdlerRepublican John Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom have been barnstorming the state for much of the past week — often joining candidates in California’s competitive congressional races that could decide control of the House of Representatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom, Feinstein Retain Large Leads In Latest Poll, Support For Rent Control DropsOctober 24, 2018 | Steve MilneThe frontrunners in the California governor and U.S. Senate races — Gavin Newsom and Dianne Feinstein — continue to hold commanding leads. Meanwhile, support for rent control is lagging. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFact-Checking The California Governor's Debate With John Cox And Gavin NewsomOctober 8, 2018Republican John Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom met for their only debate in the California governor’s race, with the two candidates agreeing that they hold very different positions on a number of topics, including regulation and immigration.
State GovernmentThe Key Moments From John Cox and Gavin Newsom's Only California Governor's DebateOctober 8, 2018 | Ben AdlerIn their only scheduled debate before the November 6 election, California gubernatorial candidates John Cox and Gavin Newsom clashed on fiscal issues like housing affordability, and also social issues such as gun control and same-sex marriage.
State GovernmentJohn Cox, Gavin Newsom Poised For Only Debate Monday As California Governor’s Race Enters Home StretchOctober 8, 2018 | Ben AdlerNewsom and Cox will meet for their only general election debate Monday morning as counties begin sending out vote-by-mail ballots. In a state of nearly 40 million people, where campaigns know they must reach voters on TV, the debate is radio-only. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
GOP Governor Candidate John Cox Shares Story Comparing Long California DMV Waits To HolocaustAugust 15, 2018 | Ben Adler | Andrew Nixon | Nick MillerThe Republican gubernatorial candidate and businessman relayed the story of a Holocaust survivor during a California DMV visit on Wednesday. A campaign spokesperson says Cox “misspoke.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom, John Cox Debate Debates In California Governor’s RaceAugust 2, 2018 | Ben AdlerWith large leads in both polls and fundraising, Democrat Gavin Newsom is signaling that he’ll only hold one general election debate against Republican John Cox in the California governor’s race. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Did Gavin Newsom 'Separate Families And Deport Children' In San Francisco?July 12, 2018 | Chris NicholsJohn Cox, Newsom's GOP opponent in the race for California governor, made this claim. PolitiFact California found there's some truth, but it's also missing some important context.
State GovernmentJerry Brown Endorses Gavin Newsom In California Governor's RaceJune 13, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe governor’s endorsement is no surprise. He and Newsom are both Democrats and their family ties go back decades.
Charter Schools Regroup After Big California Election LossJune 11, 2018After charter school supporters poured money into the California governor's race to support a longtime ally who failed to advance, the school choice movement may face uncertainty in a state with some of the most robust charter school laws in the U.S.