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Newsom says California will hold special election to combat Trump, Texas redistricting

Voters will be asked in November to approve a redrawing of the state’s congressional districts.

Eleni Kounalakis won’t run for California governor

The lieutenant governor’s decision to shift to state treasurer resets the 2026 state elections.

Tech’s Democratic donors have gone dormant — while conservatives double down

Some Bay Area big-money donors are holding back on federal spending, as Democrats scramble to keep up in the fundraising fight.

Matt Haney pays huge lawyer fees amid 2 open investigations

The San Francisco legislator's burn rate on campaign cash suggests his mixing of business with pleasure is coming back to bite him.