Elections and voting in California: where the candidates stand

Elections and voting in California: 0 recorded candidate positions and 24 articles, alongside 127 races on the California ballot.

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California governor signs SB 913, SB 905 and SB 868

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The governor acted on all three California Senate bills on September 30, with no election or candidate directly tied to the measures.

The Ballot California DeskOct 5, 2026

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California Governor Signs Worker AI Protection Laws

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The new California laws are intended to protect workers from risks associated with artificial intelligence.

The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 5, 2026

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California enacts law addressing misuse of courts by abusers

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The new state law is intended to prevent abusers from using legal proceedings to continue harming survivors.

The Ballot California News DeskOct 5, 2026

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California Governor Signs Three AI, Workplace Surveillance Bills

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The three measures establish California laws addressing artificial intelligence and monitoring in the workplace.

The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026

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California limits use of AI in employee dismissals

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A new California law restricts how artificial intelligence may be used when employers decide to dismiss workers.

The Ballot California DeskOct 3, 2026

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Newsom signs California SB 690 on pen-register claims

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The new California law changes the legal landscape for lawsuits involving pen registers, without a directly linked election or candidate race.

The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 3, 2026

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California and six states sue over federal funding

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The states accuse the Trump administration of withholding money that Congress approved.

The Ballot California DeskOct 3, 2026

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Newsom signs California laws addressing worker AI risks

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The new state laws are intended to protect California workers from risks connected to artificial intelligence.

The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 1, 2026

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Newsom signs California ban on officials issuing memecoins

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state measure prohibiting public officials from issuing memecoins.

The Ballot California News DeskSep 29, 2026

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California court orders return of 650,000 seized ballots

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The California Supreme Court directed the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 ballots taken into custody.

The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 29, 2026

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California governor signs bill framed as contrast with Trump

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The governor approved a state measure described as a counterpoint to Trump, turning the proposal into California law.

The Ballot California News DeskSep 29, 2026

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California governor signs marijuana policy bills

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The new laws address marijuana testing, product tracking and consumers’ access to information.

The Ballot California DeskSep 29, 2026

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California makes Native American Day a paid holiday

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The governor also proclaimed Native American Day and approved legislation formalizing a state apology.

The Ballot California News DeskSep 28, 2026

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Five races highlighted in California’s 2026 elections

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California voters will choose statewide officers and representatives to Congress in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.

The Ballot California DeskSep 28, 2026

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Newsom signs faith and nonprofit security bills

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The California measures focus on security and safe access for faith-based and nonprofit communities.

The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 28, 2026

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Court orders Riverside sheriff to return 650,000 ballots

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The California Supreme Court directed the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.

The Ballot California News DeskSep 28, 2026

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California court orders return of 650,000 seized ballots

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The California Supreme Court directed the Riverside sheriff to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.

The Ballot California DeskSep 27, 2026

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Newsom signs measure to speed California EV charger rollout

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The California legislation is intended to accelerate the deployment of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across the state.

The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 27, 2026

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California Supreme Court rules against Chad Bianco

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The court ruled against Bianco in a legal matter that has no direct connection to a candidate race or election.

The Ballot California News DeskSep 27, 2026

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Newsom signs legislation supporting Native Americans

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The governor signed legislation that California describes as supporting Native American communities across the state.

The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 27, 2026

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California court says sheriff violated law in ballot seizure

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The California Supreme Court found that a sheriff’s seizure of ballots violated state election law.

The Ballot California News DeskSep 27, 2026

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Newsom signs Braun’s Law and DUI bill package

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law and other measures intended to strengthen California’s response to DUI offenses.

The Ballot California DeskSep 27, 2026

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California Supreme Court orders seized ballots returned

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The California Supreme Court directed that seized ballots be returned, changing who has custody of the election materials.

The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 27, 2026

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Newsom signs Braun’s Law and DUI bill package

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Braun’s Law is part of a group of signed bills aimed at strengthening California’s response to DUI offenders.

The Ballot California DeskSep 27, 2026