A state with a population of nearly 40 million people is poised to elect its 40th governor. Californians will also pick a U.S. senator, decide 11 statewide ballot measures and help determine control of Congress.
California Democrats are hoping to regain a two-thirds supermajority in the state Legislature in Today's election — a battle that could come down to a single Central Valley state Senate seat.
California is rarely the nation’s focus on Election Night, as the reliably Democratic state has delivered foregone conclusions in recent races for president and U.S. Senate. But not this year, with several California House races up for grabs.
Today’s reporting by Ben Adler.
- Here’s what you need to know before you go out and vote. It has info on how to vote if you’re not registered, important issues and candidates to consider, and where to cast your ballot.
- There are 11 propositions on the California ballot. From expanding rent control to repealing the gas tax, here’s CapRadio's rundown of what each would do.
- Polls close at 8 p.m. KRCB FM Radio 91 will carry NPR's election coverage beginning at 5 pm.
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