California’s Top-Two Primary Falls Short of Voters’ Expectations
When California voters approved the state’s top-two primary system in 2010, supporters promised it would weaken partisan extremes and reward candidates who could appeal...
California Population Growth Stalls as Immigration and Birth Rates Decline
California’s decades-long population boom has slowed to a near standstill, reshaping debates over housing, transportation, schools, water and the state’s long-term economic future.
The shift...
California Governor’s Race Raises Concerns About Democracy’s Resilience
California Democrats may be breathing easier after the latest results in the governor’s race, but the outcome so far offers little reason for confidence...
Anti-Tax Ballot Measure Could Drain Local Housing Funds, Prompting Calls for State Action
California legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom are facing a narrowing deadline to address a statewide anti-tax ballot measure that housing advocates warn could undermine...
Did California’s Top-Two Primary Deliver on Its Promise to Reshape Politics?
California’s top-two primary system was designed to shake up state politics, reward candidates who appeal beyond party loyalists and give voters more meaningful choices...
