California redistricting – California Globe

Thoughts on the Lawsuit Against Prop. 50

August 27, 2025 2:20 pmAugust 27, 2025 2:24 pm

As I have been asked about my thoughts regarding the legislative process challenges to the redistricting legislative package, I prepared this brief article in response. Being the legislative geek that I am, as well as teaching the course “Lawmaking in...

Temporary Redistricting Change Doesn’t Mean Temporary

August 25, 2025 7:00 amAugust 25, 2025 7:01 am

Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to sell his partisan redistricting measure by claiming it is only temporary for three election cycles, after which the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will take back the job of drawing legislative and congressional districts after...

Newsom’s Gerrymander: A Power Grab to Silence Californians

August 19, 2025 11:16 amAugust 19, 2025 11:16 am

Governor Gavin Newsom isn’t just mismanaging California – he’s trying to rig it. His latest scheme is a shameless gerrymander designed to cement one-party rule by wiping out conservative voices. Republicans, independents, and working families already know how hard it...

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill That Pushes Non-Presidential Year Primaries Back To June

September 21, 2020 5:12 pmSeptember 21, 2020 5:15 pm

During the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that will move all non-presidential year primaries back to June. Senate Bill 970, authored by Senator Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana), would specifically change the primary date to the first...

California’s Primary May Be Moved Back to June For Most Years Under Proposed Bill

March 11, 2020 1:30 pmMarch 11, 2020 1:47 pm

A new Senate bill will be introduced in the next few weeks with the goal of moving California’s Primary election for all non-presidential election years back to the month of June. Under a rewritten Senate Bill 970, authored by Senator...