During President Trump’s second term, the disaster declarations that unlock money are taking longer than in the past. Blue states wait the longest and they hear ‘no’ more often. Go …
Voter guide to the 2026 California primary election
California’s primary election takes place on June 2. Learn about L.A.’s city and county races and others for state offices. Read full story Author: Los Angeles Times staff
How to vote in California’s June 2026 primary election
What you need to know about how to vote in California’s June primary election, and where to access more information about the ballot and races. Read full story Author: Karen …
Where to vote in California’s June 2026 primary election
As the June primary election nears, Californians soon will begin voting by mail, drop box and in person. Here’s what you should know about where to submit your ballot. Read …
Your guide to the race for California Governor: Who will replace Newsom?
The wide-open race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor has attracted a large and diverse field of candidates. Read full story Author: Phil Willon, Seema Mehta
Your guide to the California governor candidates’ views on housing and homelessness
Eight gubernatorial candidates offer competing visions for California’s housing affordability and homelessness crises, revealing deep ideological divides over whether solutions require more supply, less regulation or expanded social services. Read …
Your guide to the race for L.A. mayor: Four major challengers look to unseat Karen Bass
Karen Bass faces Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman and more in the L.A. mayoral race. Here’s where the leading candidates stand on issues like housing, homelessness and public safety. Read full …
Your guide to the California attorney general race: Rob Bonta vs. Michael Gates
Incumbent Rob Bonta faces challengers, including Republican Michael Gates, after Democrats cleared the path in the California Attorney General race. Read full story Author: Kevin Rector
Your guide to the California Congressional District 26 race: the battle for Julia Brownley’s seat
California Congressional District 26 race: Democrats and Republicans will compete for Julia Brownley’s seat representing Ventura County’s suburbs and agricultural communities. Read full story Author: Clara Harter
Your guide to the California Congressional District 40 race: Orange County and the Inland Empire
Two Republican House incumbents, Young Kim and Ken Calvert, share the newly drawn 40th District after redistricting and face an unusually strong Democratic field spanning Orange and Riverside counties. Read …
Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Derek Tran faces five challengers
California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran, who won by just over 600 votes in 2024, faces five Republican challengers to represent this Orange County district. Read full story …
Your guide to the California Congressional District 47 race: the battle for Orange County
California Congressional District 47 race: Democratic incumbent Dave Min defends his Orange County seat after redistricting transformed it into a safely Democratic area. Read full story Author: Hannah Fry
Your guide to the California Congressional District 48 race: a battleground that could reshape Congress
California’s 48th District flipped from Republican stronghold to Democratic-leaning territory after redistricting, setting up a race that could determine control of Congress and challenge President Trump. Read full story Author: …
Your guide to the California state treasurer race: Who will replace Fiona Ma?
The California state treasurer race will feature six candidates, including two Democrats and three Republicans, competing to replace termed-out Fiona Ma. Read full story Author: Katie King
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 1 race: Four challengers take on Eunisses Hernandez
Incumbent Eunisses Hernandez seeks a second term in City Council District 1, facing a quartet of challengers who say her progressive record has failed the neighborhood. Read full story Author: …
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 3 race: Who will replace Bob Blumenfield?
Three Woodland Hills residents are competing for the open 3rd District City Council seat in the southwest San Fernando Valley after term limits force out incumbent Bob Blumenfield. Read full …
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 9 race: six candidates seek South L.A. seat
Curren Price will be replaced by one of six Latino candidates after 12 years representing this South L.A. district that’s been represented by a Black council member since 1963. Read …
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 11 race: Traci Park vs. Faizah Malik
Challenger Faizah Malik is backed by Democratic Socialists of America in the District 11 race. Police and fire unions support incumbent Traci Park. Read full story Author: Noah Goldberg
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 13 race: Hugo Soto-Martínez faces three challengers
L.A. City Council District 13 race will feature incumbent Hugo Soto-Martínez and challengers Colter Carlisle, Rich Sarian and Dylan Kendall. Here is your election guide. Read full story Author: Melissa …
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 15 race: Tim McOsker vs. Jordan Rivers
Jordan Rivers, 22, is challenging incumbent Tim McOsker for the L.A. City Council District 15 seat representing the Harbor area and Watts. Read full story Author: Sandra McDonald