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Ellis takes commanding lead, likely win Fong’s Calif. Assembly outright
Based on early vote results, the Bakersfield businessman is on-track to win a seat in the California State Assembly outright on Tuesday night.
February 25, 2025
Protester throws tomato at Macedo during High-Speed Rail press conference
The freshman GOP lawmaker was assaulted by protesters amid a press conference with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on California's high-speed rail.
February 21, 2025
Kolstad confirmed as Fresno Co. GOP leader
A meeting at a Denny's last month was not enough to sway the California GOP to recognize Peter Halajian as the new party chair.
February 21, 2025
Report: Democratic donors rally behind Tubbs for Lt. Gov. amid speculation that Harris will run for governor
Democratic donors fear that the race for Lt. Gov. could get crowded if former Vice President decides to run for governor next year.
February 19, 2025
Costa introduces bill to enhance epilepsy research
Millions of people around the world suffer from epilepsy. A bipartisan group of lawmakers are looking to boost the care provided for epilepsy.
February 17, 2025
Bianco launches campaign for governor
The Republican sheriff is calling for California to return to sanity and govern with common sense.
February 17, 2025
Richard Grenell talks governor run if Harris jumps in
The Republican diplomat thinks the former vice president would be easily beaten in the 2026 race.
February 14, 2025
Michael Maher launches campaign for State Senate
The former Congressional candidate would like to hold Sen. Shannon Grove's seat once she hits her term limit.
February 13, 2025
Report: Riverside Co. Sheriff Chad Bianco to launch campaign for governor
Bianco will reportedly end months of speculation and be the first Republican to enter a crowded field of Democrats.
February 12, 2025
Valadao vexed Dems in 2024, delivering a Trump win in a deep blue seat. How is he managing the impossible?
For years, the Hanford Republican dairyman has overcome heavily Democratic registration advantages. What's the secret sauce?
February 10, 2025