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Villegas trumps Bains in fundraising arms race to face Valadao
Insurgent, progressive contender Randy Villegas (D-Visalia) continues to outpace Democratic establishment-backed Asm. Jasmeet Bains (D-Bakersfield) on the fundraising circuit.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan launches campaign for governor
The San Jose Mayor is the latest Democrat to enter the race to succeed Gavin Newsom in Sacramento.
Bakersfield Councilwoman Manpreet Kaur files to challenge Hurtado for Senate
The Bakersfield City Councilwoman is the second challenger to file for the 16th district race.
U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley to retire at end of her term
The Southern California Democrat is exiting Congress as Prop. 50 shakes up California’s Congressional map.
Newsom schedules special election for LaMalfa’s seat
The special election will fill the remainder of LaMalfa’s term after his death.
Esparza launches campaign for Board of Equalization
The Fresno City Councilman has set himself up for a race against Sen. Shannon Grove.
Former Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates launches AG campaign
Gates, a Republican, pitched himself as a supporter of public safety and promised to tackle crime and demand accountability from homelessness programs.
James Gallagher launches campaign to finish LaMalfa’s term
A one-time staffer for LaMalfa, Gallagher hopes to win the special election to serve out the remainder of his mentor’s term.
Guillermo Gonzalez launches Senate challenge to Hurtado with GOP backing
The businessman and Congressional aide is the lone challenger to Sen. Melissa Hurtado in District 16.
Salas files to challenge Valadao in 2026
The former Assemblyman will try a third time to oust Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford). This time, he faces a crowd of Democrats for the opportunity.
