Elections
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Fire in Los Angeles County ballot box investigated as arson
A fire inside an official Los Angeles County ballot drop box is being investigated as arson and has
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Ballot summaries
Editor's Note: There are 12 state propositions and two local measures on the November ballot. Below
Read moreCalifornia GOP considers adding more disputed ballot boxes
ADAM BEAM and AMY TAXIN Associated Press California's Republican Party no longer will label its bal
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2020 Candidate list
Editor’s Note: There are 21 candidates running for City Council, eight for School Board, four for
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It’s in the mail: California sending ballots to all voters
The Nov. 3 election will test Californians' commitment to voting by mail as the nation's most populous state offers far...
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2 California ballot measures would expand voting rights
Early voting in California began Monday and a pair of propositi
Read moreVision 2020: Electoral College vs popular vote in America
The Associated Press Election Question: Why is it that one candidate can win the popular vote but a
Read moreGOP targets Democratic-run California in election gamble
MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer Republican candidates eager for a turnaround in heavily Democ
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Write-In candidate opens
Santa Monica’s campaign season is in full swing as endorsements are already being made. But there
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SMRR causes a stir
Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights recently endorsed three candidates for the four full-term City
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