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Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell enters crowded California governor's race

Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Thursday that he will run for California governor, the latest Democrat to join the crowded race to succeed outgoing Gov. Read More

Bilionaire Tom Steyer declares run for California governor

After spending $12 million of his own money backing California's Prop 50 redistricting race, Democrat Tom Steyer announces his run for governor. Read More

Billionaire activist Tom Steyer joins race to succeed Newsom as California governor

Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer raised his profile as a foe to President Donald Trump when he spent $13 million on ads touting Proposition 50. Read More

Trump could play politics with California disaster relief, emergency experts warn

For decades, Californians could rely on the federal government for help. “The modern era of emergency management … is forever changing,” a state official says. Read More

How politics in California, Kansas could impact Indiana lawmakers' redistricting decision

Shifting political winds nationally could influence Indiana Republicans' decision next month on whether to draw new congressional maps mid-decade. Read More

What you need to know ahead of election night: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign ... Read More

California lobbyist charged in federal investigation says he's shutting down his firm in email to clients and friends

Campbell is facing charges after allegedly helping Gov. Newsom's former Chief of Staff, Dana Williamson, organize a scheme to help steal money from former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary ... Read More

Prop 50 passes in California, boosting Democrats in fight for US House control

California voters resoundingly approved Proposition 50, the ballot measure championed by Democrats to enact new congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms — a fight that became as much a referendum ... Read More

Why a Bay Area congressman is expected to jump into the ‘wide open’ California governor’s race this week

The buzz around Castro Valley-based U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell possibly jumping into a packed California’s governor’s race has grown to a fever pitch this week, with allies posting – and quickly removing ... Read More

Who are the people involved in the California political corruption case?

This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom's former Chief of Staff Dana Williamson and other political influencers in California were named in a corruption investigation the U.S. Department of Justice made public. Read More

How Ro Khanna is looking to build on his Epstein files victory: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign ... Read More