Clarissa Cervantes’ campaign for AD 58 reports an endorsement from IE Votes. Release here. Cervantes, a Democrat, is a Riverside City Councilmember. Contact: Natalie Reyes, natalie@bergmannzwerdling.com.

Jessie Lopez’s campaign for AD 68 reports an endorsement from the National Union of Healthcare Workers. Release here. Lopez, a Democrat, is a Santa Ana city councilmember. Contact: contact@votejessielopez.com.

US Rep. Julia Brownley’s campaign for CD 40 reports Brownley endorses “the special election to allow California voters to weigh in on a new Congressional map,” says “we cannot stay silent as Donald Trump and Texas Republicans march ahead with plans to draw five new Republican seats in order to let Donald Trump continue to […]

Chris Shoults’ campaign for AD 63 responds to “the confusing ballot design that risks misleading voters” for the district’s special general election on August 26, says: “The numerous complaints and spoiled ballots we are hearing about from voters is deeply alarming… The oval for [Republican opponent] Natasha Johnson appears very close to the left of […]

UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies releases results from its online poll conducted August 11 – 17 among 4,950 California registered voters, finds “Californians initially back Governor Newsom’s proposed redistricting ballot measure 48% to 32%… although a sizeable proportion (20%) are undecided,” states that “huge partisan differences characterize voting preferences, with Democrats in support nearly […]

Courage California urges a yes vote on Prop. 50, Nov. 4 special ballot initiative that would redistrict California’s congressional seats, say “California voters now have the opportunity to take back the power and draw the line for our communities against this regime of bullies and billionaires by voting Yes on Proposition 50 on November 4. […]

Legislative Republicans report having “formally requested” that Republican Leaders Brian Jones (Senate) and James Gallagher (Assembly) “be appointed to write the ballot arguments” opposing Prop. 50, what they call the “Election-Rigging Act,” note that state code requires the Pro Tem and Speaker “to select one member from each of their houses who voted against the measures on […]

Republican Party of Orange County reports 128 elected officials have joined the “Orange County Coalition Against Proposition 50,” say proposition would “strip voters of the power to select their representatives and Gavin-mander Congressional districts so that hyper-partisanship eliminates debate and competition;” federal and statewide electeds listed: US Reps. Young Kim and Michelle Steel (former); Sens. Steven […]

Paul Seo’s campaign for AD 66 reports an endorsement from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 40 . Release here. Seo, a Democrat, is a deputy attorney general for the Dept. of Justice and vice mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes. Contact: info@jzstrategies.com.

Common Cause reports a “false mid-cycle redistricting mailer” was sent to voters from “Protect Voters First” regarding Prop. 50, Nov. 4 special election ballot initiative that would redistrict California’s congressional seats, notes the mailer “includes a quote from Common Cause California Exec. Dir. Darius Kemp, wrongly implying that Common Cause is part of this coalition,” […]