Can Newsom’s California Still Lead the Trump Resistance?
Fact Check: Gavin Newsom Is Not Trying to Secede California from Union
Newsom makes Capitol Hill appearance as he works to ‘Trump-proof’ California
Some California House races haven’t been decided yet. Campaigns are making sure every ballot counts
Democratic and Republican activists are asking voters to correct technical errors on their ballots in several close races that could determine control of the House.

California, Kamala Harris and Governor

Kamala Harris for California governor: Poll finds many voters like the idea
Nearly Half of California Voters Would Back Harris for Governor, Poll Shows
A late-October survey in Vice President Kamala Harris’s home state showed strong Democratic backing if she ran in the 2026 race for governor. She has not said what she plans to do next.
Could Kamala Harris Become Governor of California? What Poll Shows
Decisive election waits for California’s results. What’s the hold-up?
Vote-by-mail ballot envelopes are checked to ensure they’re signed and the signature matches the signature on file. If a voter’s signature is missing or does not match the signature on file, California law requires elections officials to notify that voter and give them an opportunity to fix the problem, which can also delay the process.
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Republican Ken Calvert wins re-election to US House in California's 41st Congressional District
Incumbent Republican Rep. Ken Calvert won re-election to California's 41st Congressional District – which was deemed a tossup by observers – against Democratic challenger Will Rollins. The current balance of power in the House of Representatives with ...
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Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, especially on China and Mexico, could hit California hard
Donald Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.
Why California Takes So Long to Count Votes—and How Florida Does It So Fast
Florida’s deadlines are set to avoid having ballots arrive any later than when officials press “go” on the tabulator machines. The state has a receipt deadline for its absentee ballots, which means ballots that do not arrive by 7 p.m. local time on Election Day are not counted, regardless of when they were mailed.
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Republican David Valadao, Democrat George Whitesides win US House races in California
Republican David Valadao Secures California House Win
How does Rep. David Valadao keep winning?
The House GOP incumbent's successful record in his purple California district is, to quote one former Democratic pollster, “ridiculous.”
California Counts Methodically as House Control Hangs in the Balance
Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.
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Who won U.S. House races in Southern California? See updated results
Rep. Garcia won the seat in 2022 by 6 percentage points over Democrat Christy Smith and held on to advance from the March primary. Whitesides finished second in the primary and had 50.9-percent of the votes counted early Monday in one of five California districts that voted for Joe Biden in 2020. Garcia stood at 49.1 percent.
Trump’s star rises as California shifts to political center. ‘Even progressives have limits’
Donald Trump’s win challenges the state’s progressive policies on climate, immigration, abortion and LGBTQ rights. Meanwhile, Gavin Newsom may benefit politically.
Republicans keep House of Representatives majority in 2025. How it affects California
Republicans maintained a slim House of Representatives majority in 2025, the Associated Press projected, thanks in part to California GOP incumbents holding onto their seats in close elections.