Silicon Valley Spent Millions on California’s Primaries with Mixed Results
California, a state viewed as more receptive to the tech industry, served as an early test for how AI money…
As the Dust Settles on California’s Primary, November Battles Take Shape
Many of California’s November matchups are set: Becerra faces Hilton for governor, Bass faces Raman for LA mayor.
Two Democratic Challengers Make the Case for Change
Two Democratic congressional candidates attempting to unseat longtime incumbents share what they think their party needs to do to win…
Is California’s Election System ‘Crooked’? An Election Integrity Expert Weighs In
An election integrity expert explains why California's vote counting takes so long and whether the state can do anything to…
Daniel Lurie’s Endorsements Are Dominating San Francisco’s Early Returns
San Francisco’s early primary returns suggest Mayor Daniel Lurie’s endorsements are holding, a sign of his popularity and political capital.
California’s Slow Count and What the Results Mean So Far
The votes are still being counted, but trends are already emerging in congressional contests, the governor's race and Los Angeles…
Becerra Defies Doubters, Surges in California Governor’s Race
Xavier Becerra’s surprising rise in California’s 2026 governor’s race, fueled by a broad working-class coalition and a late collapse by…
California’s Primary Election Results Are Coming In. Here Are the Races to Watch
KQED's politics team breaks down California's primary election results, from the governor's race to the night's most hotly contested congressional…
Tom Steyer Vows to Challenge Corporate Power and Protect Workers from AI at KQED Town Hall
Democratic candidate for governor Tom Steyer wants voters to judge him by his enemies, pointing to the big oil companies,…
Governor’s Race Enters the Final Stretch and Down-Ballot Races to Watch
In the final days to vote in California's primary election, KQED's politics team breaks down the latest polling in the…