Protesters call for Rep. Steel to resign over 'hurtful' campaign ad

Michelle Steel is running for reelection in California's 48th Congressional District in Orange County. Protesters are calling for her to resign after a recent campaign ad.

The Issue Is: The final countdown to Election Day

Control of Congress hangs in the balance, as momentum shifts, and a number of California Congressional races now appear to be up-for-grabs.

The Issue Is: The Midterm preview
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This week, Elex gives us a preview of the key California races ahead of the November general election.

Poll: Rick Caruso closing in on Bass in race for LA Mayor
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We're just days away from the November general election and recent poll shows the race for Los Angeles Mayor may be a very close one.

Biden urges voters to save American democracy from lies and violence

Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.

California: What to expect on election night

California has multiple competitive congressional races that, should Republicans win, could give the GOP a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.

City Council sets special election to fill former President Martinez's seat

A special election will be held on April 4, 2023, to fill City Council's Sixth District seat vacated by Nury Martinez following a racism scandal.

Saudi Arabia tells US Iran may attack the kingdom, officials say

An official describes it as a credible threat of an attack “soon or within 48 hours.” Concerns of a possible attack come after the Biden administration criticized Tehran for sending drones to help Russia in its war in Ukraine.

California Midterm Election 2022: Voter guide

There are several key races and propositions on the California ballot this year

Chief Justice Roberts delays handover of Trump tax returns to House panel

The House Ways and Means panel first requested Donald Trump’s tax returns in 2019 as part of a probe into the Internal Revenue Service’s audit program and tax law compliance by the former president.

Rick Caruso in home stretch of campaign trail on Halloween
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The race for LA Mayor is in the home stretch, with businessman Rick Caruso and his dog Hudson spending their Halloween campaigning before families and young trick-or-treaters.

Election 2022: Who's on the ballot in Southern California?

Why do you have to vote for the same Senators twice? What does the the State Board of Equalization do? What's the difference between a Controller and a Treasurer? There are a lot of questions ahead of the November election. Here are answers.

LA Councilwoman Rodriguez wants state legislation for redistricting reform

The council will vote next week on an ordinance that would schedule a special election on April 4, 2023 to potentially create an independent redistricting committee.

LA mayoral race: Former President Obama endorses Karen Bass

President Barack Obama is the latest top democrat to endorse Karen Bass in the race for Los Angeles mayor. 

The Issue Is: California AG Rob Bonta makes his final pitch to voters

In this final stretch of the midterms, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins Elex Michaelson on The Issue Is to make his final pitch to voters.

Bernie Sanders visits Playa Vista to show support for Karen Bass

Sen. Bernie Sanders made his way to Playa Vista to show his support for Congresswoman and LA Mayoral Candidate Karen Bass.