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The Mercury News - Politics

Election Day: Five things to watch for in California

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California ballot returns outpace 2022. The Bay Area isn't seeing the same surge

13 hours ago

When will we know who won? Here's when Bay Area election results arrive

1 day ago

Has my 2026 ballot been counted? How to check — and what to do if there's an issue

6 days ago

Lawsuit alleges 'torture' at Indiana prison holding immigrants, many from Chicago area

17 minutes ago

Trump's agenda meets the ballot box as states vote on abortion, redistricting and voter ID mandates

17 minutes ago

Democrats press to win a majority of governors' offices in midterms after power struggles with Trump

40 minutes ago

After Election Day, Trump stares down the specter of Democratic probes and the race to succeed him

40 minutes ago

When will we know who controls Congress? It could be a while

7 hours ago

The Cheesecake Factory is a punchline. But it's also the California dream

17 hours ago

How proposed billionaire tax could impact California sports teams

19 hours ago

State report warns Oakland Unified is at high risk of being unable to pay its bills

17 minutes ago

They said it: San Jose's plaza renamed again

1 day ago

3 ICE agents and volunteer monitor treated at San Jose hospital as tensions rise

1 day ago

Witness in Sheng Thao's Oakland corruption trial alleges payoffs in gym bags stuffed with cash

2 days ago

Oakland reaches tentative deal with SEIU, averting strike

1 day ago

Merl Craft, former Pittsburg mayor, dies at 72

1 day ago

Ex-Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's trial: Prosecutors' star witness takes the stand

3 days ago

Bill inspired by possible release of California high school mass shooter signed into law

13 days ago

California test scores reveal modest growth; education experts say it's not enough

18 days ago

What is nepotism? California policy updated after manager fired for helping friend get job

19 days ago

California now has tougher DUI laws. But not this one.

20 days ago

Endorsement Cheat Sheet: Mercury News and East Bay Times Editorial Boards' picks for California's Nov. 3 general election

6 days ago

Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on California voter rolls, analysis finds

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Which political party is better for your pocketbook?

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