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Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist, enters California governor’s race

By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist and former presidential candidate, became the latest contender Wednesday in the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Steyer launched his campaign around the theme of affordability, echoing messaging that helped Democratic candidates win key races earlier this month, and taking on corporations.

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Legislative breakfast featuring California gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) hosted a Legislative Breakfast featuring California gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco as part of its Legislative Breakfast Series. The program offered chamber members and guests an opportunity to hear directly from candidates in the upcoming governor’s race, with questions focused on issues affecting

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to CNN's Jake Tapper in an interview on November 8.

Newsom says Democrats’ Tuesday wins, including Prop 50, represent ‘a new moment’ for party

By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Democrats’ sweeping election victory on Tuesday, including the approval of a redistricting ballot measure in his state, “represents a new moment” for the Democratic Party as it debates its path forward. “Clarity, conviction, purpose, energy. On our toes, not on our heels. A resurgent

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California Republicans sue over passage of Prop 50

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – One day after California voters approved Proposition 50, redrawing the state’s congressional district lines to boost Democratic representation in Washington, state Republicans filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles today challenging the constitutionality of the measure. Assemblyman David Tangipa, R-Fresno, the California Republican Party, and 18 district voters brought the lawsuit,

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Rep. Darrell Issa and Texas Congressman file lawsuit over California redistricting

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Bonsall, and fellow Republican Congressman Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, have filed a lawsuit challenging California’s efforts to redraw its congressional maps. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in the Northern District of Texas alleges Proposition 50, which goes before California voters in a special election on Tuesday, is unconstitutional and

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Steve Sanchez, La Quinta Councilmember, to run for 4th District RivCo Board of Supervisors seat

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — La Quinta City Councilman Steve Sanchez is running to represent the Fourth District of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. Sanchez made the campaign announcement first with News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij, announcing he plans to unseat Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, who was elected Supervisor in 2018. The fourth district

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Activists rally in La Quinta to support Prop. 50 amid California redistricting battle

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)  – Dozens of local residents peacefully rallied Saturday morning outside La Quinta City Hall to voice support for Proposition 50, a ballot measure aimed at temporarily redrawing California’s congressional districts through 2030 as the state grapples with redistricting challenges. Organized by Democrats of the Desert and friends, the demonstration ran from

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Prop 50: The Stakes in California

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – California voters will be deciding the fate of Proposition 50 in a state-wide special election on November 4th in a little over four weeks.  And the decision could have major implications in the battle for control of Congress in next year’s mid-term elections.  It would redraw the state’s congressional districts, giving democrats

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Rep. Calvert calls Newsom’s redistricting plan a ‘power grab,’ expects his seat to be a prime target

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re hearing from local Republican Congressman Ken Calvert in the wake of Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that California will move forward with putting proposed new congressional maps on the ballot in a November special election. Check Out: First draft of California’s redrawn congressional district maps released Newsom has framed the

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