Vice President Kamala Harris must defend her California roots and record against attacks by the Trump campaign. Voters and politicians in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona say that might not be the deciding factor.
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TikTok, Brat and Kamala Harris: Will newly fired-up young voters flip elections in California?
Young voters in California and across the country are excited about Vice President Kamala Harris. Democrats are trying to capitalize, counting on a surge at the polls to win key congressional races.
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November elections are coming – are you ready?
Lookout politics columnist Mike Rotkin recently unplugged on a three-day backpacking trip in Big Sur. It got him thinking about the importance of recharging before November’s local and national elections. Santa Cruz will elect two new supervisors to the county board and shake up its current makeup, while Watsonville and Scotts Valley will elect new city councilmembers. Nationally, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will try to keep Donald Trump and JD Vance from a second term. Rotkin asks readers both to relax and get geared up for November, to make a plan for engagement.
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Deep-blue California is a piggy bank for Kamala Harris — and Donald Trump. How they’re trying to cash in
Kamala Harris is bringing back Democratic donors who soured on President Joe Biden. Donald Trump is counting on his pick of running mate, JD Vance, to raise money in Silicon Valley.
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With Biden’s departure, only three Santa Cruz County voters will get a say in nominating his successor
The timing of President Joe Biden’s departure from his reelection bid means choosing the next Democratic presidential nominee will be up to 3,949 Democratic delegates across the country, not party primary voters. Three of those delegates live in Santa Cruz County. Who are they?
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‘Earth-shattering’: In deep blue Santa Cruz County, politicians react to Biden bowing out
Facing mounting pressure over the past month from fellow Democrats, President Joe Biden has ended his bid for reelection, ensuring a chaotic next 106 days before the November vote. What do Santa Cruz County’s elected officials think?
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California helped give the GOP control of the House in 2022. Biden’s decision could swing districts in 2024
Democrats in key swing House districts face a pivotal choice: whether or not to back President Jod Biden. Many are staying silent, but they’re under more pressure after U.S. Senate candidate Adam Schiff called on Biden to drop out.
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Ballot measure madness: How California lawmakers are scrambling the November list
In late deals with Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders, proponents are pulling measures off the Nov. 5 ballot. But the Legislature could add others by next week.
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The cost to inform California voters? $118,000 a page for official guide
The official state voter guide comes with printing, postage and other costs. The March primary guide cost $13.2 million, with only one ballot measure. What will be the price tag for November, with many more propositions?
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Scotts Valley Unified School District weighs November bond for new stadium, other upgrades
Scotts Valley Unified School District is considering a bond measure after its board unanimously backed a plan detailing $76 million in facility upgrades. Officials hope better athletic facilities can stem the district’s declining enrollment.