October surprise
Editor’s note: Voting early makes sense this election, but it can backfire when there’s a big campaign development It’s a dilemma for voters, especially this…
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The COVID election
Editor’s note: The pandemic causes complications, but the biggest problem so far is Sacramento voter guides not going out on time With mail ballots arriving…
Right before our eyes
Editor’s note: President Trump says out loud that he plans to stay in power—no matter what voters say I usually focus on local issues and…
Counting votes
Editor’s note: With more mail ballots and a new law for the pandemic, the vote count will take even longer for Nov. 3 election California…
Do’s and don’ts for voters
Editor’s note: A checklist for the unprecedented November election campaign Labor Day is the traditional start of campaign season. But this election will be like…
Protecting the mail and the election
Essay: During a pandemic and presidential campaign is no time to be messing with the Postal Service By Doris Matsui On Tuesday, I was at…
Wanted: Vote centers
Editor’s note: Sacramento elections officials need more safe polling places for November—and poll workers, too There’s a lot of coverage and consternation—rightly so—about President Trump’s…