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Smartmatic Seeks to Dismiss Money Laundering Charges Linked to Trump's 'Retribution' After 2020 Loss

Voting tech firm claims prosecution is part of former president's campaign against perceived enemies.

Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution

Voting technology firm claims case is political retaliation tied to baseless 2020 election claims

LA Councilwoman Nithya Raman Launches Mayoral Campaign

Raman vows to tackle city's housing and homelessness crisis if elected

California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire, raising stakes for GOP

Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for Southern California's 48th District

California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire, raising stakes for GOP House control

Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for Southern California's 48th District.

California Democratic Party Chair Urges Some Gubernatorial Candidates to Drop Out

Hicks says too many Democrats running could risk a Republican-only general election matchup

California Democrats Fail to Thin Crowded Governor's Race

Party chair's call for lagging candidates to exit contest largely ignored ahead of primary

California Democrats Struggle to Thin Crowded Governor's Race

Party chair's call for lagging candidates to exit flops as field remains largely unchanged ahead of primary

Top California Democrat's call for candidates to exit governor's race falls flat

Party chair's attempt to thin out crowded Democratic field fails, leaving concerns about potential Republican upset

California Voters to Decide on Tax Hikes in LA and Bay Area

Measures aim to offset losses in federal health care funding and shore up public transit systems

Nightmare Scenario Looms for California Democrats

Democrats could beat themselves with a crowded gubernatorial primary field.

Top California Democrat Urges Lagging Governor Candidates to Drop Out

Fears GOP upset in heavily Democratic state if too many Democrats split the primary vote

Key Takeaways from NBCLA's Gubernatorial Forum on LGBTQ+ Issues

Seven Democratic candidates shared their proposals for healthcare, education, public safety, and homelessness affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Caruso Cites Family, Anger in Politics as Reasons for Dropping Out of LA Mayor Race

The billionaire developer says he will continue to help through the private sector.

LA Mayoral Hopeful Spencer Pratt Blasts Newsom as 'Demon from Hell', Criticizes Fire Response

Pratt, a former reality TV star, is running for mayor and slamming the state's leadership over the Palisades wildfire response.

LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath Launches Reelection Campaign

Horvath seeks second term representing over 2 million residents in Third District

Republican Steve Hilton leads in California governor's race, poll shows

Hilton edges out Democrats Porter and Swalwell, as well as GOP rival Bianco, in new PPIC survey

California Democrats Leverage Cardi B Concerts for Campaign Cash

Three state legislators are charging thousands for tickets to the rapper's Sacramento show to raise funds for their reelection bids.

Trump Makes Series of Exaggerated and False Claims in 2026 State of the Union Address

President touts economic policies, immigration enforcement, and claims of ending wars, while Democrats criticize on cost of living

QAnon-Backed Former Politician Sentenced for Campaign Fraud

Omar Navarro, a perennial GOP congressional candidate in Los Angeles, received 4 years in prison for misusing campaign funds.

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