CALWIRE Elections & Polling Report (Saturday, July 25, 2026)

By Cal Wire Politics Desk

California

Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest
Environmental groups want Board of Environmental Safety member Rhys Williams to resign over ties to a lobbying firm — the latest N... — CalMatters

Federal

Live updates: Troy Jackson takes Platner's place in Maine Senate race; Middle East conflict persists
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) officially clinched the nomination to take on incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine... — The Hill

Jackson formally clinches Democratic nod to take on Collins in Maine Senate race
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson formally clinched the Democratic nod to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in Novembe... — The Hill

Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
Democrats chose South Carolina for the first 2028 presidential primary, then Nevada, prioritizing Black and Latino voters. New Ham... — NPR Politics

California sues Trump over emergency funding rules that pressure states on elections
The Trump administration wants to link emergency preparedness grants for states to its preferences on immigration enforcement and...

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