Meg Whitman couldn't beat Jerry Brown. Rick Caruso lost to Karen Bass. In recent years, the size of one’s war chest didn’t predict the outcomes of an election in Los Angeles or statewide races.
Will the same hold true in 2026? Listen to Mariel Garza and Regardie discuss the roles of money, celebrity and incumbency in state and local campaigns.
Eric Swalwell's exit made a messy race worse. But Democrats do have a fail-safe they could use: Undoing a ban on write-in candidates in the general election.
Moving the city elections to even years kicked off a new era of competition. That's good for Angelenos, who will choose their slate of leaders rather than having it decided by the political establishment.
Could Mayor Karen Bass win reelection by attacking conservative challenger Spencer Pratt and elbowing out candidates on the left in the primary? The strategy worked for Sen. Adam Schiff.
Golden State's Mariel Garza discusses the cancelled USC debate, the top-two primary, the L.A. mayor’s race, Citizens United and other important topics with Josh Gohlke of Laughing Leads to Crying.
Eric Swalwell's exit made a messy race worse. But Democrats do have a fail-safe they could use: Undoing a ban on write-in candidates in the general election.
Golden State's Mariel Garza discusses the cancelled USC debate, the top-two primary, the L.A. mayor’s race, Citizens United and other important topics with Josh Gohlke of Laughing Leads to Crying.
The Democratic establishment is rushing to offer support for women who say they were sexually assaulted by the late civil rights figure. But justice demands more than strongly worded statements.
