Who's running for Governor in California (2026)
1 Governor race is on the ballot in California, with 1 declared candidate tracked so far.
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Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Block 20,000 California Ballots
Elections and votingThe Justice Department did not secure an appeals court order blocking 20,000 California ballots.
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California links homelessness decline to Proposition 1 homes
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The Ballot California DeskOct 27, 2026
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Justice Department orders California ballots set aside
Elections and votingThe federal directive covers mail ballots linked to people election officials identify as suspected noncitizens.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 26, 2026
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DOJ presses California ballot action and Alaska suit
Elections and votingFederal prosecutors moved to set aside some California mail ballots and sought limits on certifying Alaska’s Senate result.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 26, 2026
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Appeals court questions DOJ case over California voter rolls
Elections and votingTwo judges questioned the legal basis and timing of the DOJ’s request to separate some California mail-in ballots before the Nov. 3 midterms.
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