Articles by Maya C. Miller
September 2026
Will Republicans Help This Underdog Liberal Unseat a Longtime Democratic Congressman?
With Mail-In Rules Uncertain, Here’s How Californians Can Prepare to Vote in November
Why a Signature Newsom Power Move Flopped in the Last Days of the Legislative Session
May 2026
Panicked California Democrats Are Pushing a Risky Strategy: Wait ’til the Last Minute to Vote
Who’s Running for Congress in California? These Races Could Determine the Majority
April 2026
California Election Officials Face False Choice: Count Votes Quickly or Count Them Right
California Democrats Can’t Decide on a Governor. Don’t Count on Newsom or Pelosi for Help
Trump Wanted California Republicans to Back Steve Hilton. They Didn’t Listen
California Billionaire Tax Is a No-Brainer for Progressive Democrats, Right? Wrong.
February 2026
California Rep. David Valadao Voted for Medi-Cal Cuts. Will Voters Hold It Against Him?
January 2026
California Democrats Urge Government Shutdown After ICE Agents Kill Minnesota Nurse
California’s New Senate Leader Wants Democrats United. A Budget Shortfall Could Divide Them
November 2025
Young California Democrats Are Challenging Veteran House Members in Safe Blue Seats
Democrat Eric Swalwell Joins Crowded California Governor’s Race to Succeed Gavin Newsom
Billionaire Activist Tom Steyer Joins Race to Succeed Newsom as California Governor
Rep. Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement After 38 Years in Congress
Alex Padilla, a Favorite to Succeed Gavin Newsom, Won’t Run for California Governor
California Democrats Made Prop. 50 About Trump. Polls Show It’s Working as Voting Ends
October 2025
California Latinos Take Pride in Casting Ballots in Person. ICE at Polls Could Deter That
He’s Known for Reshaping California Housing Laws. Now He’s Running for Nancy Pelosi’s Seat
August 2025
California Republicans Sue to Block Newsom’s Gerrymandering, Point to Legislative Gamesmanship
Gavin Newsom Wants an Election in a Hurry on His Gerrymander. Here’s What Has to Happen
California Grocery Prices Could Rise if This Self-Checkout Bill Passes, Grocers Argue
Northern California Republican Heckled at Packed Town Hall Over Trump and Medi-Cal
Should Lyft and Uber Charge More if Your Battery Is Low? California May Soon Ban That