Mayor Karen Bass faces a fierce reelection challenge from Councilmember Nithya Raman, setting up a generational contest between two Democrats with…
Month: October 2026
Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Tran vs. Vo
California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran faces upstart Chuong Vo, a retired police officer who beat out a slew…
Influencers filed ethics complaint against Raman campaign — with help from Bass lawyers
Two influencers have accused Nithya Raman’s mayoral campaign of paying social media influencers who improperly disclosed the payments. The legal fees…
Your guide to the California Congressional District 48 race: Von Wilpert vs. Desmond
Democrat Marni von Wilpert will face Republican Jim Desmond to represent California’s newly redrawn 48th Congressional District. …
Your guide to the L.A. city attorney’s race: McKinney vs. Roy
After a primary battle that ousted the incumbent, L.A. County prosecutor John McKinney squares off against Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney…
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 3 race: Gaspar vs. Worth Girvan
Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan oppose each other to represent the southwest San Fernando Valley, after Bob Blumenfield, who held…
Your guide to Proposition 4: Allowing public campaign financing in California
Prop 4 would repeal California’s 1988 ban on public campaign financing, allowing state and local governments to create programs for candidates…
Your guide to Proposition 3: Making a high-income tax extension permanent
Prop 3 would make permanent an expiring income tax on the top 2% of California taxpayers that provides money for education,…
Your guide to the California treasurer race: Kounalakis vs. Hawks
The race for California’s open treasurer seat is between Eleni Kounalakis, the current lieutenant governor, and Republican Jennifer Hawks, who has…
Your guide to Proposition 41: Special tax audit proposal could block billionaire tax
Prop 41 would require audits for new state special taxes and prohibit certain new state taxes. It also could nullify the…