The balance of power in Congress will hinge partly on the outcome of California’s demolition-derby elections this year, with new voting districts and Tuesday’s “top-two” state primary attracting Washington’s attention and money. [cont.] Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times Read more »

Just weeks before the California legislature must decide the fate of the nation’s first high-speed rail project, a majority of Californians say the state has bigger priorities right now and they would veto the rail project if given another chance to vote on it, according to the results of the […] Read more »

Confronted with a larger-than-expected budget deficit, a majority of California voters continue to support Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed November ballot initiative that would temporarily raise the state sales tax and income tax on high earners in the state — but this support shows signs of slipping. [cont.] USC Dornsife Read more »

The potent mix of voters that has powered Democratic presidential victories in California for a generation overwhelmingly supports President Obama’s bid for reelection, forming a demographic wall blocking Republican Mitt Romney from the biggest pot of electoral votes available in November. … As much as anything, the poll demonstrated anew […] Read more »

Two weeks before the June primary, just over half of likely voters say they will vote yes on a proposition to impose an additional $1 tax on cigarettes — a big decline in support from March. Most likely voters say they will vote for a measure to alter legislative term […] Read more »