Carl DeMaio

Carl DeMaio, a San Diego Republican, is advocating for California Republicans to adopt a right-leaning strategy to energize their base rather than moderate to attract more voters. His Reform California movement supported candidates like Kristie Bruce-Lane in the June primary, leading to victories over establishment GOP picks in San Diego and the Central Valley. Bruce-Lane, backed by DeMaio's Reform Local Government PAC, defeated Ed Musgrove, a local official with GOP endorsements, in a Senate District 40 race.

Right-wing group Reform California defeated establishment Republican candidates in June primaries. Candidates backed by Reform California, including Kristie Bruce-Lane and Darin DuPont, outperformed party-endorsed rivals despite a cease-and-desist letter from GOP leaders. Reform California's influence grows as it challenges traditional GOP strategies in California.

California's top lawmakers, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón, filed a lawsuit challenging claims in support of Proposition 39, which requires voter ID for in-person and mail-in voting. They argue the proposition's supporters made false statements about cost savings, voting ease, and lack of voter burdens. The Legislative Analyst’s Office contradicts claims of cost savings, and a Republican coauthor criticized the lawsuit.

California voters will decide in November whether to require photo ID to cast a ballot, a measure supported by Republican Carl DeMaio and opposed by Democrats. Nearly 1 million Californians signed in support, but the law faces historic opposition. The effort aligns with conservative voter ID initiatives bolstered by Donald Trump's unfounded claims of election fraud.

Riley Gaines and Nick Shirley criticize California's AB 2624 bill, which they claim criminalizes investigative journalism and targets citizen journalists. The bill, dubbed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' by critics, imposes penalties on publishing images of immigration service providers and restricts public scrutiny of taxpayer-funded organizations. Both argue it violates the First Amendment and enables authoritarian tactics.

California Democrats face criticism for the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' (AB 2624), which aims to protect immigration support workers by concealing their addresses and penalizing those who expose them. Critics, including Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, argue the bill could silence citizen journalists and shield organizations from scrutiny.

California Democrats face criticism for the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' a bill aimed at protecting immigration support workers by concealing their addresses and penalizing those who expose their information. Critics, including Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, argue the legislation could silence journalists and shield organizations from scrutiny.