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CALWIRE Elections & Polling Report (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)
By Cal Wire Politics Desk
California
Gavin Newsom’s balancing act on taxing the rich
Gov. Gavin Newsom knows that many Democrats across the country want to “eat the rich” with wealth taxes. But he can’t bring himsel... — CalMatters
Newsom’s populist act: Oppose state billionaire tax, embrace federal one
With proposals to tax the rich, Gavin Newsom is playing to a 2028 national audience anxious about artificial intelligence. As gove... — CalMatters
Where Gavin Newsom is tougher on public employees than Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took about three months to reverse his 2025 ban on remote work for state employees. But Gov. Gavin Newsom,... — CalMatters
Federal
Democratic socialist leads Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial field: Poll
A new poll has Democratic socialist Francesca Hong leading the field in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, although a p... — The Hill
Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries
The primaries set the field for what are expected to be heated contests for Congress and governor in a swing state this fall. — NPR Politics
House votes to extend government funding, aiming to avoid an election year shutdown
Lawmakers are hoping to avoid a third shutdown since last September. The stopgap funding measure now heads to the Senate, where it...
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