The Signal’s California Primary Preview:
May 29, 2026
The 26th Congressional District The 26th Congressional District race is a brand new election for the Santa Clarita Valley and one of two new districts that picked up a slice of the
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The Signal’s California Primary Preview:
May 29, 2026
The 30th Congressional District The 30th Congressional District race is also a brand new seat for the Santa Clarita Valley, the second of two new districts that picked up a portion of the SCV
Vote Centers to open this weekend for primary election
May 21, 2026
News release Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced that 122 Vote Centers will open Saturday for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election. Vote Centers will be open daily
Collins, Dooley advance to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary
May 20, 2026
By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer JACKSON, Ga. — A competitive contest among Georgia Republicans is on its way to a second round. As of 11:52 p.m. ET on Tuesday, none of the major candidates
Massie loses primary to Trump-backed Gallrein
May 20, 2026
By Jeff Louderback Contributing Writer HEBRON, Ky. — Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., lost his Republican primary on Tuesday to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein. President Donald Trump had endorsed Gallrein as part of his effort to get Massie
Trump-backed Andy Barr wins GOP nomination to replace McConnell
May 20, 2026
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., has been named Republicans’ pick to replace outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in the U.S. Senate. The Associated Press called the race for Barr at 7 p.m.
Supreme Court directs lower courts to revisit Voting Rights Act cases
May 19, 2026
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ordered lower courts to reconsider rulings in two redistricting cases that concern whether private individuals may sue to enforce a federal
Trump to seek DOJ investigation of Maryland ballot error
May 19, 2026
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will ask the Department of Justice to launch a probe into a mail-in ballot error in Maryland. Trump’s statement came after the
Primary voter registration deadline Monday
May 15, 2026
News release Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan is reminding eligible voters that Monday, May 18, is the deadline to register to vote and receive a Vote by Mail ballot for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election. Registering to vote can be completed
Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to adopt House map that removes majority-Black district
May 12, 2026
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The U.S. Supreme Court late on Monday cleared the way for Alabama to redraw its congressional election map to comply with the court’s landmark ruling limiting the use of
Republicans claim fundraising advantage 6 months from midterms
May 5, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A GOP congressional committee said that the Republican Party holds a fundraising advantage over Democrats and said it will support Republicans’ thin House majority, six months
Supreme Court restores full access to abortion drug for now
May 4, 2026
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily restored widespread access to an abortion drug called mifepristone, staying a lower court ruling that had blocked it from being sent by mail.
2026 midterms: The latest on the redistricting battles
April 17, 2026
By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers Despite the midterm season underway, the lines of congressional maps have not been finalized as redistricting battles continue nationwide. Since Texas’ opening salvo, lawmakers in both parties
California Democrats are clamoring to tax the rich; Why their proposals could backfire
April 15, 2026
By Yue Stella Yu CalMatters Writer Progressive California Democrats, who have long fought and failed to raise taxes on the rich, are renewing their push this year in light of a specific threat: The seismic
Hayes announces campaign for State Assembly District 40
April 14, 2026
News release Republican Rickey T. Hayes announced the launch of his campaign for California State Assembly in District 40, representing most of the Santa Clarita Valley and portions of the San Fernando Valley, focusing on restoring public safety, lowering the
Swalwell ends gubernatorial bid, resigns from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations
April 13, 2026
By Aldgra Fredly, Joseph Lord Contributing Writers Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday after reports emerged accusing the Democrat of sexual assault — and he announced the following day he
Gutzeit announces re-election campaign for SCV Water board
April 10, 2026
News release Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board President Maria Gutzeit has officially announced her campaign for re-election, pledging to continue delivering safe, reliable, and affordable water while promoting efficiency, transparency and
Preliminary list of congressional candidates released
March 24, 2026
The California Secretary of State has published a preliminary list of qualified candidates for the June Primary, with California’s June 2 election race to determine the top-two candidates for November’s ballot less than 90 days away. There are now three congressional districts
Candidate list complete for 40th Assembly District
March 24, 2026
There are four names on the ballot in the June Primary race for the 40th Assembly District, which is intended to whittle down the choices to two for November’s election. The incumbent
DHS: ICE agents will not be stationed at polling places during midterms
February 26, 2026
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that immigration enforcement agents would not be stationed at polling locations during this year’s midterm elections, while leaving the