The Governor spoke about “legitimate anxiety” over potential efforts by the Trump Administration and its “acolytes” to interfere in the democratic process.

SB 73, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, also tries to prevent a repeat of Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure of 650,000 ballots.

Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield California elections from federal interference, saying he expected President Donald Trumps

You're reading the Essential California newsletter Sign up to start every day with California's most important stories. By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, which include arbitration and a class action waiver.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation aimed at protecting the state's elections from potential interference by the Trump administration.

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are leading the packed race for California governor just days before the June 2 primary election, according to a new survey released Thursday. The Public Policy Institute of California survey conducted earlier this month showed 23% of those surveyed backing Becerra,

California’s June 2 primary is reshaped by new district maps under Prop 50, shifting key races and raising stakes statewide.

In California, as long as a voter’s ballot is postmarked on or before Election Day — and received by the county elections office within a week of Election Day — it still counts. But election officials are encouraging voters who wish to drop their ballots in the mail to do so sooner rather than later because of changes to how the U.