A victory in this election would represent a critical pickup for Democrats, potentially setting the stage for a shift in power that could reshape the legislative agenda for the entire nation.

Our reporters and editors break down each state proposition in short videos that aim to cut to the chase and make your voting decisions easier.

Denise Aguilar Mendez is challenging Democrat Rhodesia Ransom in the race for outgoing Democratic Rep. Carlos Villapudua’s Stockton-area Assembly seat.

California voters this year will do something they rarely do: choose someone completely new to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.

California’s battle with climate change comes to the ballot in the form of a $10 billion bond to fund water, wildfire, and energy projects. The state would take on debt to spend big on climate resiliency and environmental health projects. Billions would be spent to prepare for droughts, floods, extreme heat, and other symptoms of climate change.

Like Nixon and Reagan, Kamala Harris put California at the center of national politics. But the state and country have changed.

In California's 3rd Congress District, Republican incumbent Kevin Kiley and Democratic challenger Jessica Morse are going after each other on TV.

California law only prevents those convicted of a felony involving bribes, embezzlement of public money, extortion or theft of public money, perjury or conspiracy to commit any of the aforementioned crimes from holding office, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.

Early voting is taking place in several states, including California, as California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber encourages residents to vote early. “California voters are no longer limited to a single day of voting.

California voters will decide 10 statewide ballot propositions with wide-ranging ramifications in the November election.

California voters will determine the fate of 10 propositions on Nov. 5 — including issues about rent control, marriage equality, climate change, raising the minimum wage, stiffer penalties for stealing and drugs and paying incarcerated people in prison.

With the presidential election looming, it is time to once again adjudicate the existence of the electoral college.