Supreme Court: Late-mailed ballots can count
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Votebeat's editorial director Jessica Huseman responds to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow late-arriving mailed ballots to count.

Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan

The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.

LAFD funding measure heads to November ballot as firefighters warn of lagging response times

Another tax hike could be on the horizon for Los Angeles. The LA City Council voted 14-0 to place a measure on the November ballot that would raise the local sales tax to 10.25%.

10.25% LA sales tax to appear on Nov. ballot
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The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to place a half-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot to secure additional funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department. If approved by voters, the tax hike would push LA's current sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%.

Los Angeles voters could decide whether noncitizens can fill ballot in city elections

The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-5 to advance a measure that would let voters decide whether noncitizens can vote in city and Los Angeles Unified School District elections.

Nithya Raman kicks off runoff push at event
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Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman thanked supporters after advancing to a November mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass.

Spencer Pratt unleashes in social media video, says 'it's war' to Bass and Raman

Former reality star Spencer Pratt conceded the Los Angeles mayoral primary in a bold social media video, declaring "war" and launching heavy attacks against candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.

Nithy Raman reacts to advancing in LA mayor race
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City Council woman Nithya Raman reacts to being a projected finalist for the Nov. 2026 general election in the race for Los Angeles mayor. She will face incumbent Karen Bass.

Steve Hilton advances in race for CA governor
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Republican Steve Hilton has advanced in the race for California Governor. Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in the Nov. 2026 general election.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney leading review into California election
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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says he is leading a federal review into California’s election procedures. Essayli has criticized the state’s system, saying it does not inspire public confidence.

Nithya Raman surges past Spencer Pratt
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Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt to secure the No. 2 spot needed to face incumbent Karen Bass in the Nov. 2026 general election in the race for Los Angeles mayor. Bass is projected to finish No. 1 in the June California primary as Raman pushed Pratt to No. 3.

Nithya Raman advances in race for LA mayor
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Nithya Raman has clinched a spot in the Nov. 2026 ballot in the race for Los Angeles mayor. The City Council woman will face incumbent Karen Bass in the general election.

Live California election results 2026: Tracking the governor and LA mayoral primaries

California election officials continue counting ballots in volatile primary races for governor and Los Angeles mayor, where top-two rules will shape the November matchups.

California's election count under scrutiny
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Political strategist and consultant Luis Alvarado explains the ballot counting process in California, saying that those tallying the votes are under a 24-hour surveillance watch. 

Raman takes No. 2 spot over Pratt in LA mayor's race
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Nithya Raman jumped ahead of Spencer Pratt in the battle for second place in the race for Los Angeles mayor. This comes as 83% of total votes have been counted by officials.