Republicans and Democrats are clawing for crucial U.S. House victories in California even as the GOP has now clinched control of the chamber

Nine states have at least one uncalled House race, some of which are so close they are headed to a recount. Then there’s California. About half of the yet-to-be-decided House races are in the state, which has only counted about three-quarters of its votes statewide.

The firetech industry formed a trade group this week to lobby for better procurement policies and more funding.

Vote-by-mail ballot envelopes are checked to ensure they’re signed and the signature matches the signature on file. If a voter’s signature is missing or does not match the signature on file, California law requires elections officials to notify that voter and give them an opportunity to fix the problem, which can also delay the process.

With overall control of the House on the line, David Valadao's victory has moved Republicans to within two wins of retaining the gavel.

Democratic and Republican activists are asking voters to correct technical errors on their ballots in several close races that could determine control of the House.

Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't said what she'll do next, but pollsters find many California voters would support a run for governor.

Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.

In California, Democrats rarely criticize organized labor, one of their biggest and wealthiest allies, so it’s remarkable that Democrats have harsh words against a union for attacking a vulnerable Democratic senator in a close race.

Donald Trump’s win challenges the state’s progressive policies on climate, immigration, abortion and LGBTQ rights. Meanwhile, Gavin Newsom may benefit politically.

Republicans maintained a slim House of Representatives majority in 2025, the Associated Press projected, thanks in part to California GOP incumbents holding onto their seats in close elections.