State Government

California’s Top Elections Official Continues To Balk At Request From Trump’s Voter Panel

July 19, 2017 | Chris Nichols

On the first day of hearings by the Trump Administration's voter fraud commission, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla expressed continued concerns about the panel's request for what he called sensitive voter data.

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Hillary Clinton Named Democratic Presidential Nominee

July 26, 2016 | Ben Bradford

UPDATE 10:07 p.m.: Delegates officially named Hillary Clinton the first female nominee for a major party to run for president of the United States Of America Tuesday.

California Voters Continue To Choose No Party At All

February 22, 2016

(AP) - New state voter registration figures continue the trend of the fastest growing segment of the California electorate registering without any political affiliation.

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Why Don't More Californians Vote?

January 29, 2016

California public media are asking why some people don't cast their ballots and how they're engaged in their communities.

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California's Election Chief Knows Firsthand Why So Many Don't Vote

January 29, 2016

As the son of Mexican immigrants, Secretary of State Alex Padilla saw why so many Californians don't bother to vote or even register to vote.

State Government

Governor Signs Bills To Expand Voting Rights In California

October 10, 2015 | Chris Nichols

In a move advocates say “will make our democracy stronger,” California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a package of bills to expand and strengthen voting rights in the state.

State Government

Tracking Money in California Politics Might Get Easier

September 2, 2015 | Chris Nichols

California officials are launching a new search engine to better track campaign money for state candidates and ballot measures.

State Government

Senate Passes Fundraising Blackout Bill

June 17, 2014

(AP) -- State senators voted to approve a fundraising blackout periods.