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politics1 month ago•7 min saved

UK political disruptor Steve Hilton targets California governor’s runoff

Steve Hilton, once a central figure in David Cameron’s rise and a later Fox News host, is vying for a top-two slot in California’s gubernatorial primary, potentially breaking new ground for a British strategist in U.S. politics. Polls have him near or tied with Democrat Xavier Becerra, and even if he loses in November, advancing to the runoff would give him a platform to push his disruption-focused agenda. Critics question whether his campaign success translates into effective governance, while supporters argue his unorthodox approach could shake up California’s entrenched politics.

via politico.eu|

#california-governor-race #california-primary #david-cameron

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

"California 2024 Primary Election: Winners, Losers, and Key Results"

California's primary election results show wins for Republicans in some legislative races and for former President Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary, while progressives face losses with some Democratic representatives out of the U.S. Senate race. San Francisco residents passed tough-on-crime ballot measures, and the outcome of Prop. 1, which aims to overhaul mental health policy, remains uncertain. Additionally, there's ongoing debate about the impact of corporate landlords on California's housing market, and Los Angeles County is using AI technology to predict and prevent homelessness.

via CalMatters|

#ai-technology #california-primary #homelessness

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Steve Garvey's Surprising Rise in California Senate Race"

Former baseball player Steve Garvey is gaining ground in the California primary race for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat, according to a recent POLITICO|Morning Consult poll. Garvey, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, is catching up to primary contenders Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee, and is in a statistical three-way tie with them. Despite his relatively quiet campaign since launching in October, Garvey's name recognition and potential to consolidate Republican support could propel him to the general ballot in November.

via POLITICO|

#barbara-lee #california-primary #gop