California State Senate
Coverage of California State Senate in the Nexus archive.
- GOP showdown: Battle for Congressional District 40 heats up
Congressional District 40 in California is a competitive Republican primary race between Young Kim and Ken Calvert. Both candidates emphasize alignment with President Donald Trump, and polls show them closely matched. The newly drawn district spans eastern Orange County and the Inland Empire, with Democratic challengers aiming to capitalize on a potential split in the Republican vote.
- California State Senate
The California State Senate, part of the state legislature, drafts laws affecting issues like paid family leave, in-state tuition for undocumented students, and minimum wage standards. It has 40 districts with 15 in LA County, four-year terms, and a supermajority of Democrats. Recent laws include ethnic studies requirements and ending single-family zoning.