Tag: Los Angeles Politics
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Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study
Immigration June 30, 2026

Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to remove a proposal allowing ... more

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Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office
Cover Story June 4, 2026

Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office

As California waits for final election results, research shows political life is ... more

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Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.” Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.”
California May 10, 2026

Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.”

A new analysis suggests Proposition 50 gained stronger support in Latino California ... more

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Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles
LA Politics July 5, 2026

Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles

The proposal would have expanded voting eligibility in certain Los Angeles local ... more

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How Hispanic Voters, Men, and Young Americans View Donald Trump Today How Hispanic Voters, Men, and Young Americans View Donald Trump Today
Latinos April 23, 2026

How Hispanic Voters, Men, and Young Americans View Donald Trump Today

A new AP-NORC poll shows Trump approval drops among Hispanic voters, with ... more

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Becerra Gains Ground After California Debate as Betting Markets Shift, Raising Stakes for Latino Voters Becerra Gains Ground After California Debate as Betting Markets Shift, Raising Stakes for Latino Voters
Politics April 23, 2026

Becerra Gains Ground After California Debate as Betting Markets Shift, Raising Stakes for Latino Voters

Xavier Becerra gained ground in betting markets after the debate, signaling a ... more

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Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections
Politics May 12, 2026

Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections

From campaign money to volunteers and voter trust signals, endorsements can influence ... more

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Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain
Politics May 4, 2026

Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain

Housing, jobs, healthcare, and immigration fears are shaping California’s 2026 governor race. ... more

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What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer
LA Politics June 19, 2026

What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer

  Fresh off her reelection, the District 1 councilmember outlined an ambitious agenda ... more

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Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race
LA Politics January 29, 2026

Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race

As the MacArthur Park City Council election dominates headlines, voters across Los ... more

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The Crisis That Could Cost Xavier Becerra the California Governorship The Crisis That Could Cost Xavier Becerra the California Governorship
California May 14, 2026

The Crisis That Could Cost Xavier Becerra the California Governorship

As Xavier Becerra gains momentum in California’s governor race, renewed attention on ... more

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Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust
Cover Story June 21, 2026

Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust

Political scientist Matt Barreto says rising Latino turnout, especially among younger voters, ... more

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Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates
LA Politics April 2, 2026

Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates

“She is a very capable student and politically active. It’s important to ... more

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Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote? Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote?
LA Politics May 18, 2026

Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote?

Polls show Karen Bass with a clear advantage among Latino voters, but ... more

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Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks
Education April 14, 2026

Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks

Karen Bass LAUSD strike intervention highlights tensions over political leadership, union pressure, ... more

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Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass
Cover Story May 19, 2026

Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass

The split inside Los Angeles’ progressive City Council bloc is exposing tensions ... more

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