Sarit Laschinsky

The legislation was authored by State Senator Christopher Cabaldon in the wake of the deadly July 2025 explosion. It aims to bolster state licensing requirements and regulations around fireworks and pyrotechnics.

The Republican and Democratic candidates had not shared a stage since the primary elections in June. It was the only scheduled debate ahead of the midterms next month.

The Republican was elected in a special election in June, but his district has since been redrawn with the passage of Prop 50. He says his focus on issues like affordability, wildfires and water resonates with new constituents as well.

The former venture capitalist and nonprofit executive criticizes the current political system as beholden to corporate interests and lobbyists. Jones says if elected, he would represent communities that are left behind.

The North Bay Democrat says he will prioritize reversing federal tax cuts and ending the war in Iran in order to restore funding for healthcare programs and address the affordability crisis.

The "Biggest Little City in the World" had a professional team for four seasons, but it folded during the pandemic. Now a new team aims to bring soccer back in 2028, and build a new stadium.

Allen is one of two Democrats in the race, and his district includes the footprint of last year’s Palisades Fire. He says more needs to be done to reduce risks and incentivize insurers to write more policies, while also holding them accountable.

Sacramento-based political data analyst Paul Mitchell says he is seeing strong early voter turnout this year compared to the 2022 midterm, with ballot returns expected to ramp up as Election Day draws closer.

The longtime civil rights leader was known for co-founding the United Farm Workers alongside César Chavez, as well as decades of activism. But biographer and labor historian Miriam Pawel says Huerta’s legacy is more complex.

The Democratic Congressman has represented parts of the Central Valley since 2019. But he says new constituents in the East Bay face similar challenges around water rights, high utility costs and a lack of affordable housing and healthcare.