Raman leads Bass in L.A. mayor’s race; Becerra wins governor; Democrats seize control of Congress

Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race in victory for progressives

In defeating Karen Bass, Raman became the first Los Angeles mayoral candidate to oust an incumbent in more than two decades.

Karen Bass slams Nithya Raman over homeless encampments in LA mayoral race

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s campaign slammed her rival, the progressive candidate Nithya Raman, quickly Sunday after Raman was projected to advance to a runoff election for the mayoral position.…

Los Angeles city attorney appears ousted in primary, while city controller glides toward victory

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto all but conceded defeat in her reelection bid Wednesday. City Controller Kenneth Mejia holds a commanding lead over his opponent.

2026 CA Los Angeles Mayor General Election Results

Live 2026 California Los Angeles Mayor General Election results from Decision Desk HQ, with vote counts, the DDHQ race call and polling averages.

‘A win the size of Texas’: Democrats celebrate shrinking Republican dominance in a big state

Voters watched results in near disbelief as James Talarico claimed victory in Senate race and Gina Hinojosa was elected state’s first Latina governor

Democrats triumph in US governor elections after wins in key states

Party sees historic victories with Gina Hinojosa’s win in Texas and Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming first Black female governor in US

Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate

Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor if she wins in November.

Who Won the Election?: The Blue Tsunami and the Superorganism - The Great Simplification

This week, Nate offers a reflection on the U.S. midterm elections, separating the relief of a clear outcome from the deeper questions that remain unsolved. He considers what has changed politically and what hasn’t through a transpartisan lens, highlighting a growing disconnect between political institutions and the biophysical reality shaping our future. While the election has changed the occupants of some government positions, the Carbon Pulse continues, planetary boundaries remain in overshoot, and the global economic Superorganism carries on at its established pace.

The Color of Power — Oakland Public Library

The Color of Power — Douzet, Frédérick — <p></p><p> <i>The Color of Power </i>is a fascinating examination of the changing politics of race in Oakland, California. Oakland has been at the forefront of California’s multicultural changes for decades. Since the 1960s, the city has been a shining example of a fruitful liberal black-and-white political partnership and the successful incorporation of black politicians into the political landscape. But over the past forty years, the balance of power has changed as a consequence of dramatic demographic trends and economic circumstances. The city’s formerly dominant biracial political machine has been challenged by the demands of new multiracial interests.</p><p></p><p>The city, once governed by a succession of black mayors and majority black city councils, must now accommodate rapidly growing Asian and Latino communities. While the black-led coalition still relies on white progressive support, this alliance has weakened due to a shift in the progressives’ agenda and the voting habits of the black community, the rise of a Hispanic-Asian coalition, and a strong demographic decline of the African American population. With similar demographic changes taking place across the nation, Oakland’s experience provides insight in to the multiracial future of other American cities.</p><p></p><p> <i>The Color of Power</i> investigates Oakland’s contemporary racial politics with a detailed study of conflicts over issues like education, elections and political representation, and crime. Trained as a journalist, a political scientist, and a geographer, the author provides a unique perspective supported by numerous maps and extensive interviews.</p><p>Winner of awards from the French Society of Geography and the French National Academy of Sciences</p><br/>Trained as a journalist, a political scientist, and a geographer, the author provides a unique perspective supported by numerous maps and extensive interviews.<p>Winner of awards from the French Society of Geography and the French National Academy of Sciences</p>

beehiiv's CEO backs a MAGA candidate but don't pack your bags just yet.

Tyler Denk, CEO of beehiiv, endorsed MAGA candidate Spencer Pratt in the LA mayor race on Instagram. We knew this was coming. But it's not anything like what's happening at Substack.

Election Night Statement | Allison Montgomery for District 25

I know the headlines tomorrow are gonna be provocative and catchy, but let's focus on the most important part of this victory: we showed that a truly grassroots campaign that stands on its policies and its principles has a real shot in Alabama. We the people are tired of attempts to distract us with culture war issues, whether we’re in a minority group or not. We the people know corporate interests use these issues to pit us against one another while they pick our pockets.

Democrats capture full control of Congress, NBC News projects, fueled by victories in deeply Republican states

Democrats capitalized on voter anger over Trump and affordability, flipping seats in deep-red and major battleground states alike.

David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s governor in upset over progressive Francesca Hong

Crowley pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown Hong as the clear Democratic frontrunner

Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth

Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.

Midterm elections 2026: list of historic firsts, diverse winners - Fast Company

From the first Muslim American U.S. senator to the first Native American woman governor, American voters set a long list of precedents on Tuesday.