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Californians Vote for Inflation, More Crime, Water Shortages, High Gas Prices, and Abortion

November 9, 2022 9:27 amNovember 10, 2022 5:54 am

We have the worst inflation in 40 years, the highest crime in decades, a President who can’t remember where he is, an energy crisis, high gas prices and a diesel shortage, the open border, and Republicans couldn’t pull off the...

California Globe (Early) Election Night Results

November 8, 2022 9:43 pmNovember 9, 2022 6:53 am

UPDATED 11/9/2022 6:30a.m.: The Globe will keep an updated tally of races across the state. Many races are not expected to be called tonight because of how close many are and because of the high number of mail-in ballots that...

California Globe Live Midterm Election Updates & Commentary

November 8, 2022 4:13 pmNovember 9, 2022 6:30 am

Scroll down for most current updates. 4:00p.m. PST/7:00p.m. EST: The first polls are closing in six Eastern states: Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Vermont, and Indiana. It’s too soon to call any of the races, but we will be updating...

Nine Critical House Races In Play For Both Parties In California

November 8, 2022 1:37 pm

House races across the U.S. began in Tuesday’s Midterm Election, with the GOP expected by 84% to retake Congress. However, with the Republicans needing 30 of the competitive seats to take control, and Democrats needing 53 competitive seats to stay...

Opinion: Why Rep. Katie Porter is the Wrong Person for the Job

November 4, 2022 9:30 amNovember 4, 2022 9:28 am

In June, U.S. Representative Katie Porter (D-CA-45) hijacked a Congressional hearing on gun legislation to trumpet her own agenda, when she falsely accused a witness of perjury, and exploited House committee rules to prevent the witness from defending herself. Fellow members...

President Biden To Stump For Rep. Mike Levin in Southern California

November 3, 2022 1:07 pm

President Joe Biden will swing through Southern California Thursday and Friday to stump for Democratic House candidates in crucial elections, hoping to reverse the tide of Republican advancement in the races, and to help solidify the races before election day...

Rep. Katie Porter Rapidly Losing Ground in Congressional Race Against Scott Baugh

November 2, 2022 1:59 pmNovember 2, 2022 4:12 pm

The Congressional race between Democrat Congresswoman Katie Porter and former Assemblyman Scott Baugh, a Republican, shifted dramatically on Monday, with polls showing that Porter fell several points in a matter of days and political trackers moving the race from “Lean...