September 14, 2017 | Ben Bradford
A measure in the California Legislature would move the state's presidential primary from June to March. It’s an effort to increase California’s relevance in primary season, but it could set off an arms race among states over which will vote earliest.
April 11, 2017 | Ben Bradford
Californians could have an earlier say in who the 2020 presidential nominees are, under a proposal from the state’s top elections official.
June 7, 2016
A new Field Poll estimates that about 8 million people will vote in today’s California presidential primary election. The poll predicts that more eligible voters will cast ballots than in 2012, but still fewer than in 2008.
May 22, 2016
(AP) — Hillary Clinton has had a big advantage among Hispanic voters, but Bernie Sanders' campaign isn't conceding anything going into the important California primary on June 7.
May 20, 2016
Capital Public Radio’s Ben Bradford updates us on the state government news in this week’s Capitol Chat.
April 2, 2016
(AP) — Ted Cruz will headline a California Republican Party convention later this month, in advance of the state's potentially decisive presidential primary in June.
March 5, 2016
(AP) — Five more states are chipping in verdicts on the Republican and Democratic presidential contests in races largely overshadowed by Super Tuesday and the big contests still to come.
February 27, 2016
After a bruising loss in the Palmetto State eight years ago, Clinton easily won the Democratic primary over rival Bernie Sanders.
February 27, 2016
It's the day when the most states vote and the most delegates are at stake. It can be determinative in who becomes the presidential nominee for either party.
February 23, 2016
Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us from Reno, Nevada, for a preview of today's Republican presidential caucuses.
