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.
Unions are still a powerful force for reelecting Karen Bass. But their support could split among the candidates, and groups such as the Democratic Socialists of America are entering the fray.
The Supreme Court upended the political landscape in 2010 with a decision that allowed corporations to spend unlimited cash to influence elections. One state lawmaker has a plan to set things right.
California voters will be inundated with calls, texts and mailers from political campaigns that aren't always straightforward about their intent. Golden State is here to help.
Could Nithya Raman catch fire the way that Zohran Mamdani did in New York City? Yes. She has much of his dignity, credentials, attractiveness and flash. And she has a receptive electorate.
Yes, she declined the option to run for governor. But that was seven months ago — and before the field of Democrats got so crowded it means two Republicans might advance to the general election.
