State GovernmentIn Search Of Electoral Relevance, California Considers Earlier PrimarySeptember 14, 2017 | Ben BradfordA measure in the California Legislature would move the state's presidential primary from June to March. It’s an effort to increase California’s relevance in primary season, but it could set off an arms race among states over which will vote earliest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Elections Head Pushes For Earlier PrimaryApril 11, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornians could have an earlier say in who the 2020 presidential nominees are, under a proposal from the state’s top elections official. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Poll: Voter Turnout To Exceed 2012 In Today’s Primary ElectionJune 7, 2016A new Field Poll estimates that about 8 million people will vote in today’s California presidential primary election. The poll predicts that more eligible voters will cast ballots than in 2012, but still fewer than in 2008.
Clinton, Sanders Duel Over Latino Vote In CaliforniaMay 22, 2016(AP) — Hillary Clinton has had a big advantage among Hispanic voters, but Bernie Sanders' campaign isn't conceding anything going into the important California primary on June 7.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: California's Primary ElectionMay 20, 2016Capital Public Radio’s Ben Bradford updates us on the state government news in this week’s Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cruz To Headline California GOP Conclave Ahead Of PrimaryApril 2, 2016(AP) — Ted Cruz will headline a California Republican Party convention later this month, in advance of the state's potentially decisive presidential primary in June.
5 More States Ready To Chip In Delegates To Campaign 2016March 5, 2016(AP) — Five more states are chipping in verdicts on the Republican and Democratic presidential contests in races largely overshadowed by Super Tuesday and the big contests still to come.
Hillary Clinton Wins South Carolina Primary In A Rout Over SandersFebruary 27, 2016After a bruising loss in the Palmetto State eight years ago, Clinton easily won the Democratic primary over rival Bernie Sanders.
Super Tuesday: Here's What You Need To KnowFebruary 27, 2016It's the day when the most states vote and the most delegates are at stake. It can be determinative in who becomes the presidential nominee for either party.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBen Adler: Nevada Republican Caucus PreviewFebruary 23, 2016Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us from Reno, Nevada, for a preview of today's Republican presidential caucuses. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.