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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Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money
LA Politics August 7, 2026

Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money

Latino communities are one of Los Angeles’ most powerful voting blocs, but ... 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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Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall
2026 Races August 20, 2026

Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall

The first general-election debate centered on a larger question: Should Los Angeles ... 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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We Fact-Checked the Bass vs. Raman Debate. The Claims Checked Out-the Context Didn’t We Fact-Checked the Bass vs. Raman Debate. The Claims Checked Out-the Context Didn’t
2026 Races August 22, 2026

We Fact-Checked the Bass vs. Raman Debate. The Claims Checked Out-the Context Didn’t

Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman came armed with ... more

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Kenneth Mejia Endorses Nithya Raman for Los Angeles Mayor, Reshaping the City’s Runoff Race Kenneth Mejia Endorses Nithya Raman for Los Angeles Mayor, Reshaping the City’s Runoff Race
Politics News July 16, 2026

Kenneth Mejia Endorses Nithya Raman for Los Angeles Mayor, Reshaping the City’s Runoff Race

The alliance between Los Angeles' City Controller and a leading mayoral challenger ... more

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Trump Says Most Latinos Support Stricter Voter ID Rules. What California Voters Need to Know Trump Says Most Latinos Support Stricter Voter ID Rules. What California Voters Need to Know
Politics News July 16, 2026

Trump Says Most Latinos Support Stricter Voter ID Rules. What California Voters Need to Know

President Donald Trump used a primetime address to argue that stricter voting ... 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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Can South Los Angeles Become the Most Influential Latino Political Region in Los Angeles? Can South Los Angeles Become the Most Influential Latino Political Region in Los Angeles?
Nov. 2026 Elections August 10, 2026

Can South Los Angeles Become the Most Influential Latino Political Region in Los Angeles?

District 9's historic 2026 election could be the beginning of something larger: ... 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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