State GovernmentNewsom, Feinstein Retain Large Leads In Latest Poll, Support For Rent Control DropsOctober 24, 2018 | Steve MilneThe frontrunners in the California governor and U.S. Senate races — Gavin Newsom and Dianne Feinstein — continue to hold commanding leads. Meanwhile, support for rent control is lagging. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHow Helpful Is The California Democratic Party’s Endorsement Of Kevin De León Over Dianne Feinstein?July 16, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California state senator got a boost over the weekend in his underdog campaign to unseat Feinstein this fall: an endorsement from the state Democratic Party. But it might not bring De León as much help as his backers hope. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democratic Party Snubs Feinstein, Endorses de León In Senate RaceJuly 14, 2018(AP) — The California Democratic Party has snubbed U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein by giving its endorsement to her rival, state Sen. Kevin de Leon. It's an embarrassment for Feinstein, who had urged members to stay neutral in the race.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: The Race For Second Place In Governor’s RaceMay 24, 2018Candidates for governor enter the final stretch of campaigning before the statewide primaries. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains which of them have the best chance to move on to the general election. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Obama Backs California's Feinstein In Re-Election FightMay 4, 2018(AP) — Former President Barack Obama waded into California's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Friday, throwing his support to incumbent Dianne Feinstein.
State GovernmentRadically Different Polls Suggest Uncertainty In California Governor, Senate RacesMay 2, 2018 | Ben BradfordState level primary election polls are turbulent things, and need to be taken with a heavy grain of salt, experts say. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Endorses Feinstein For US SenateApril 10, 2018(AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein won California Gov. Jerry Brown's endorsement Tuesday in her bid for a fifth full term in Washington.
State GovernmentOdds That Two Democrats Advance In California's U.S. Senate Race IncreaseMarch 12, 2018 | Ben BradfordFor the second consecutive election, two Democrats are positioned to advance to the run-off for a U.S. Senate seat in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSen. Dianne Feinstein Fails To Earn Party Endorsement At State Democratic ConventionFebruary 25, 2018The longtime incumbent failed to clinch the party's endorsement over state Senator Kevin de Leon, who is courting the support of the party's more progressive wing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPoll Finds Low Recognition Of California Senate, Gubernatorial CandidatesDecember 21, 2017Most of the candidates at the top of next year’s California ballot still have to introduce themselves to voters.