Election ballots mailed on Nov. 4 may not be counted, state officials warn
The votes of Californians who drop their ballots in mailboxes on Nov. 4 may not be counted because of U.S. Postal Service processing delays, state…
How to vote in California’s Nov. 4 special election
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Head to the secretary of state’s website to find out if you’re registered. You’ll need to enter a California driver’s license or ID…
Where to vote in 2025 special election: Drop box, ballot boxes and more
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> California’s special election is almost here, and there are many ways to cast your ballot. You can vote by mail, drop your ballot…
Inaccurate congressional maps mailed to voters for November election
Californians were mailed inaccurate voter guides about the November special election asking them whether to redraw congressional district boundaries, according to the secretary of state’s…
As Prop. 50 fight intensifies, Newsom and others rally their base
The multimillion-dollar jousting over redrawing California’s congressional districts to boost Democrats and counter President Trump was on full display in recent days, as both sides…
Millions of dollars flow into redistricting battle on November ballot
Millions of dollars began flowing into campaigns supporting and opposing an effort to redraw California’s congressional districts on the November ballot, notably $10 million from…
Powerful labor group backs redrawing California congressional maps to fight Texas and Trump
One of California’s most influential labor organizations endorsed redrawing the state’s congressional maps to counter President Trump’s effort to push Republican states, notably Texas, to…
Texas redistricting move would ‘trigger’ new California maps, Newsom says
WASHINGTON — A last-ditch effort by California Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional map for the 2026 election, countering a similar push by Texas Republicans, is now…
Hotel union proposal could force 2028 Olympic venues onto the ballot
L.A.’s plan to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games was already facing a thorny set of challenges, including the scramble to secure lucrative sponsorships…
L.A. County accidentally undid its anti-incarceration measure. Now what?
Los Angeles County leaders are scrambling to restore a sweeping racial justice initiative that voters accidentally repealed, a mistake that could threaten hundreds of millions…
LA County’s charter reform accidentally repealed anti-incarceration ballot measure
Last November, voters approved a sprawling overhaul to L.A. County’s government.They didn’t realize they were also repealing the county’s landmark criminal justice reform.Eight months later,…
Trump, GOP target ballots arriving after election day that delay counts, feed conspiracy fears
ATLANTA — President Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after election day. This year has seen a flurry…
Glenn Whipp’s Emmy ballot: Read his list of dream nominees
Emmy nominations voting ends tonight at 10 p.m. PT. Still need help with your ballot?I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for the Los Angeles Times and host…
Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes
NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as…
Survey shows Californians want ballots in more languages
SACRAMENTO — The vast majority of California voters support expanding access to translated ballots for people who speak limited English, an effort that would likely increase turnout,…
Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach
ATLANTA — A federal judge on Friday blocked President Trump’s attempt to overhaul elections in the U.S., siding with a group of Democratic state attorneys general who…
Streeting urges doctors to vote no in strike ballot
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has urged doctors in England to "vote no" in a ballot on industrial action which gets under way on Tuesday.In a…
Most Californians favor proving citizenship to vote, poll finds
While California voters are sharply divided along partisan lines when it comes to election integrity and voter fraud, they broadly support a politically-charged proposal from…
Black smoke emerges as cardinals fail to elect new pope in first ballot | Religion News
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vatican City’s St Peter’s Square as cardinals voted in first ballot.Thick black smoke has emerged from the Sistine…
London Marathon 2026 ballot: Has the UK become a nation of runners?
Running hasn't always been popular.It wasn't until the mid-late 1970s when a jogging boom took off across the UK.Inspired by trends in the United States,…