California Democratic Party

Tom Steyer, a self-funded billionaire and Democratic donor, failed to win California's gubernatorial election despite spending $558 million. His campaign faced challenges from the state's 'top two' electoral system and internal party dynamics, including backlash against billionaires. The California Democratic Party prioritized preventing a Republican general election matchup over supporting Steyer.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta refutes President Donald Trump's claims of election fraud in the state's primary elections, stating there is no evidence to support such assertions. Bonta highlights the lack of widespread fraud in recounts and audits, criticizes misinformation from figures like Spencer Pratt, and emphasizes transparency in vote-counting processes.

Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, advances to the general election in California's governor's race. He delivered remarks at the California Democratic Party convention in San Francisco on February 21, 2026.

California's gubernatorial primary is criticized for producing chaotic outcomes due to low-turnout primaries and fragmented fields. Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra trails Republican Steve Hilton, while billionaire Tom Steyer is third. The article highlights concerns about the system's reliability and proposes ranked-choice voting as a solution.

Xavier Becerra is projected to advance to the November general election in California's governor's race after narrowly trailing Republican Steve Hilton by about 8,700 votes in the primary. Becerra's campaign highlighted support from working families and unions, while Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer remained in third place. The race remains close as late Democratic votes could influence the outcome.

Randy Villegas, a California Democrat running for Congress, has been tied to secret sex-abuse settlements in his school district despite campaigning on transparency. The Visalia Unified School District settled five confidential cases totaling nearly $14.4 million during his tenure. Villegas's campaign and the school district did not respond to requests for comment.

Nearly 600 unopened ballots were discovered in Humboldt County, California, months after a statewide Democratic redistricting measure passed, but they did not impact the outcome of the election. The error was due to a miscommunication over whether a drop box had been fully emptied before certification. The county has taken corrective action to ensure all ballots get counted.

The June 2 primary includes candidates for the Board of Equalization, which advises on property tax assessments and handles taxpayer appeals. The board’s role has been reduced since 2017, and key candidates across four districts are highlighted, including individuals from diverse professional backgrounds and political affiliations.

The chair of the California Democratic Party, Rusty Hicks, criticizes the state's 'open primary' system, arguing it risks Democrats competing against each other and enabling a Republican victory in the governor's race. He calls for reform or repeal of the system, which he claims is a failure.

A Fox News Digital investigation reveals a 'red-blue' alliance of 600 groups with $2 billion in annual revenue organizing 3,000 May Day protests, linking communist, socialist, and Democratic Party-affiliated organizations. Critics allege the network, including the Democratic Socialists of America and groups funded by tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham, promotes an 'anti-American agenda' through events like 'No Work No School No Shopping' rallies.

California Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán discussed her experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with CBS News 24/7, mentioning TSA agents were present at the event. She focused on security aspects of the venue.

California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra faced scrutiny during a debate over his knowledge of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct. Becerra dismissed 'rumors' about Swalwell's actions, stating they are not facts and require law enforcement investigation. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress and dropped out of the gubernatorial race, faces multiple investigations and ethics complaints, including allegations of leveraging his position to promote a political fundraising startup.

Xavier Becerra has gained nine points in a recent California Democratic Party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13% in the governor's race. The article highlights Becerra's momentum, new endorsements, and improved polling numbers.

Joy Reid criticized California Democrats for inadequate candidate vetting in the gubernatorial race, allowing Republican contenders to lead. She highlighted California's strategic importance for Democratic electoral success, particularly its 54 electoral college votes, and questioned the party's opposition research efforts.

A woman alleges that Eric Swalwell drugged, raped, and choked her, stating she thought she died. The incident is linked to Swalwell's appearance at the 2026 California Democratic Party State Convention in San Francisco.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., faces allegations of using campaign funds to pay a nanny, Amanda Barbosa, who allegedly lacked work authorization. Complaints from the Department of Labor and Homeland Security claim he violated immigration laws by employing her while she was not authorized to work in the U.S. The allegations come amid his gubernatorial campaign and separate sexual misconduct claims.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) lost all 21 congressional Democratic endorsements after allegations of sexual misconduct, leading to his campaign's collapse. Key endorsers including Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Sens. Adam Schiff retracted support, while party leaders urge him to end his campaign.

California Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff, condemned Eric Swalwell over allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Multiple reports claim Swalwell sexually assaulted a former staffer and engaged in inappropriate behavior, leading to calls for him to drop out of the gubernatorial race.

California Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff, condemned Democratic gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell after bombshell allegations of sexual assault and harassment surfaced. The allegations, detailed in a San Francisco Chronicle report, led to withdrawals of endorsements and calls for Swalwell to drop out of the race.