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California Midterm Election 2026

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Live results in California’s 2026 midterm election: Billionaire’s tax, governor’s race, more

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California state Senate election results 2026: Live updates for all 20 races

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While you were sleeping: Here are 5 stories from California’s election night

Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra celebrates his victory at The Barn in West Sacramento on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. — Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra celebrates his victory at The Barn in West Sacramento on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com

Becerra wins by a mile: 4 lessons from a race that wasn’t ever close

Becerra wins by a mile: 4 lessons from a race that wasn’t ever close

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Cast a ballot in California midterm election? Here’s how to track your vote

Cast a ballot in California midterm election? Here’s how to track your vote

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California approves $11 billion housing bond. Where the 14 propositions stand

California approves $11 billion housing bond. Where the 14 propositions stand

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Cast a ballot in California midterm election? Here’s how to track your vote

Cast a ballot in California midterm election? Here’s how to track your vote

According to the California Secretary of State, voters can receive text notifications for updates on their ballots.

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Democrat James Talarico defeats Republican Ken Paxton in Texas U.S. Senate race

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For the first time since 1998, South Carolina elects a Democratic U.S. senator

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While you were sleeping: 5 stories from California’s election night

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Early results favor $1.1 billion bond for Los Rios college facilities

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1 dead, 2 seriously injured including toddler after Sacramento County head-on crash

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1 dead, 2 seriously injured including toddler after Sacramento County head-on crash

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Cast a ballot in California midterm election? Here’s how to track your vote

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AP projects Richard Pan to win Sacramento region’s 6th District race

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How late is too late to vote on Election Day in California? Here’s the deadline

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Lincoln City Council election results: Andreatta, Short lead in early returns

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Sacramento sheriff’s detectives investigate man’s death while in custody

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Sacramento sheriff’s detectives investigate man’s death while in custody

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Billionaire wealth tax remains behind, supporters say fight will continue

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Billionaire wealth tax remains behind, supporters say fight will continue

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AP projects Richard Pan to win Sacramento region’s 6th District race

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AP projects Richard Pan to win Sacramento region’s 6th District race

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AP projects Fiona Ma will become California’s next lieutenant governor

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AP projects Fiona Ma will become California’s next lieutenant governor

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Democrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump

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UC Davis to phase out health plan subsidy for some employees

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How late is too late to vote on Election Day in California? Here’s the deadline

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