Reform California

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 voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures in November, including a billionaire tax, an $11 billion affordable housing bond, and voter ID requirements. Some high-profile proposals were withdrawn after deals with lawmakers, including measures related to healthcare and hospital executive pay.

Hilda Solis, a former congresswoman and U.S. labor secretary, is leaving the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors after serving for more than a decade, prompting a race with five candidates for her District 1 seat. Candidates include Elaine Alaniz, a disaster recovery specialist, and Noel Almario, a maternal health advocate, among others, with campaigns focusing on issues like fentanyl crisis response, affordable housing, and mental health programs.

The June 2 primary includes candidates for the Board of Equalization, which advises on property tax assessments and handles taxpayer appeals. The board’s role has been reduced since 2017, and key candidates across four districts are highlighted, including individuals from diverse professional backgrounds and political affiliations.