Four California congressional races remain too close to call, according to the Associated Press, the news organization widely regarded as the most authoritative source for determining determine electoral winners.

If those are any indication, a Trump presidency will likely make it harder for immigrants, including mixed-status households, and other low-income Californians to access subsidized housing. It could also complicate efforts to build housing in the state that’s specifically designated as affordable.

Elon Musk’s social media platform X sued to block a California law aimed at curbing AI-generated deceptive election content on social media, claiming the measure is an unconstitutional affront to free speech.

How expansive the pardons would be, including whether they cover those accused of attacking police, will determine the impact on local defendants.

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Democratic and Republican activists are asking voters to correct technical errors on their ballots in several close races that could determine control of the House.

California Democrat Rep. Josh Harder has declared victory over his Republican opponent, Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln.

Florida’s deadlines are set to avoid having ballots arrive any later than when officials press “go” on the tabulator machines. The state has a receipt deadline for its absentee ballots, which means ballots that do not arrive by 7 p.m. local time on Election Day are not counted, regardless of when they were mailed.

Newsom has vowed to make California a leader of the resistance against Trump’s second term — especially when it comes to disagreements over the state’s voter-ID and climate laws, as well as protections for women seeking abortions and LGBTQ+ rights.

Republicans and Democrats are clawing for crucial U.S. House victories in California even as the GOP has now clinched control of the chamber