Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer raised his profile as a foe to President Donald Trump when he spent $13 million on ads touting Proposition 50. Now, Steyer is jumping in the 2026 California governor’s race.
Author Archives: Maya C. Miller, CalMatters
Posted in2025 Election
Gavin Newsom’s congressional maps face their final test at the ballot box
Tuesday is the final day for California voters to weigh in on whether to approve Newsom’s plan to redistrict congressional lines to favor Democrats.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Supporters are way ahead in fundraising for Newsom’s Prop. 50, but the race remains close
Opponents of Prop. 50 want voters to resist gerrymandering. Supporters are doing everything they can to make the election about Trump.
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California GOP takes Newsom to court over redistricting, again. Will Trump sue next?
California Republicans are suing again to try and keep Gov. Newsom and Democrats’ redistricting plan off voters’ ballots. President Trump floated the idea of suing, too
Posted inBusiness & Labor
California grocery prices could rise if this self-checkout bill passes, grocers argue
Labor unions are trying once again to regulate self-checkout lanes at California stores. This year’s bill waters down a version that died last session, but businesses still warn it will increase costs and lead to consumer frustration.