Ahead of fellow Democrat state Sen. Ben Allen with 65% of ballots counted as of midday Friday, Jane Kim declared victory in the California insurance commissioner race, capping off what she called “the first unabashed and unapologetic populist progressive campaign.”
Election 2026
Coverage of local, statewide and national elections in 2026.
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California billionaires faced down a tax and won new protections for their wealth
California billionaires put Proposition 42 on the ballot to counter a proposed wealth tax. It passed, creating a new obstacle to future wealth taxes.
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California has one ballot-counting trouble spot. It’s the one run by an election denier
The only California county having problems counting ballots is Shasta, which has an election office run by Clint Curtis, one of Donald Trump’s election deniers.
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Xavier Becerra is California’s next governor: Five things to know
Unlike his predecessor, Democratic Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra has made few promises on the campaign trail and only hinted at certain policy priorities.
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What we know about results in all 14 California ballot propositions
California’s 14 ballot measures include a billionaire tax, voter ID, changes to recall elections, and a bid to speed up building by limiting environmental reviews.
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Voters punish Trump, and the GOP pays across the country
President Donald Trump repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he was on the midterm ballot. They did. And it’s hard to imagine a worse outcome for the Republican president and his party.
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California voters reject conservative voter ID proposal
California voters rejected a ballot measure that would have required people to prove their citizenship in order to vote under Proposition 39.
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California billionaire tax trailing in early returns
Some of the state’s wealthiest residents have spent hundreds of millions to defeat Proposition 40, the “billionaire tax.” Supporters say billionaires should pay their “fair share” and help fund social services.
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It’s official: California picks Xavier Becerra to replace Gavin Newsom
Democrat Xavier Becerra easily won the race for governor in the most populous Democratic state in the country, defeating Republican Steve Hilton.
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Santa Cruz County voters weigh taxes, housing and political change on Election Day
Residents took to polling places around Santa Cruz County on Election Day to make their voices heard on races and ballot measures at the local, state and national levels.
