2020 general election – Page 5

Placer County Judge Temporary Blocks Gov. Newsom’s Vote-By-Mail Executive Order

June 12, 2020 8:29 pmJune 13, 2020 7:38 am

On Friday, Sutter County Superior Court Judge Perry Parker granted a temporary block on Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order that requires all registered California voters to receive a mail-in ballot for the upcoming November election. Mandatory mail-in ballots in California...

Mail-In Ballot Bill Passes Senate Committee, Moves Up to Appropriations

June 2, 2020 5:29 pmJune 3, 2020 11:49 am

On Tuesday, a bill that would authorize sending a mail-in ballot to every registered voter in California passed the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee by a vote of 4 to 1. One step forward for a second statewide ballot...

Smith Concedes 25th Congressional Election to Garcia

May 14, 2020 2:51 pm

Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) conceded the 25th Congressional District special election late Wednesday night, giving Republican challenger Mike Garcia a virtually confirmed victory. Christy Smith concedes House race, Garcia claims victory While 82% of the final vote was in...

New Bill Will Automatically Mail Absentee Ballots to All Registered Voters for 2020 General Election

April 10, 2020 1:54 pmApril 12, 2020 9:18 am

On Thursday, Assemblyman Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) announced that an updated bill would automatically give a mail-in ballot to every registered California voter for the 2020 general election. Assembly Bill 860, being reauthored by Assemblyman Berman, will be similar to...

2020 March Primary Preview: 49th Congressional District

February 20, 2020 8:22 pmSeptember 9, 2025 1:00 pm

The 49th Congressional District: Much like how the long stretch of the 21st District sits between the major metro areas of Bakersfield and Fresno, the 49th Congressional District sits between the end of Orange County’s sprawl and the beginning of...

2020 March Primary Preview: 35th State Assembly District

January 22, 2020 2:42 amJanuary 30, 2020 8:57 am

The 35th Assembly District: The 35th Assembly District is essentially San Luis Obispo County with a part of Northern Santa Barbara County. It’s a mix of traditionally conservative and traditionally liberal leaning areas. An Air Force Base, farm areas, and...

With Harris Out, California’s Democratic Primary Becomes Wide Open

December 5, 2019 2:20 amDecember 4, 2019 6:04 pm

Tuesday’s announcement of Kamala Harris ending her campaign opened up a new phase for the top four candidates in the Democratic primary. Every major candidate has strengths and weaknesses in the Golden State The campaigns of Senator Joe Biden, Senator...