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Why CA takes so long to count votes - and what must change to speed up election results

California has the largest number of registered voters in the nation—more than 23 million registered voters.The election results are never final until the Secre

Primary Election Update: State races in the Central Valley

The polls closed on the Primary Election Tuesday night at 8 p.m. but many of the races are still undecided.

California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

California's gubernatorial primary comes to a close Tuesday as voters choose from an extensive field of candidates hoping to replace termed-out Democratic Gov.

Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off

California Democrats persuaded voters to let them redraw the state's congressional map so the party could potentially gain five seats in the U.S. House to count

Fresno County sees strong early voting ahead of Election Day, officials say

With Election Day fast approaching, Fresno County election officials say voter participation is already outpacing the last two gubernatorial primaries, signalin

Republican Steve Hilton rallies Fresno crowd in final push before California GOP primary

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton made a final campaign stop in Fresno with a high-energy event just days before the primary election,“Very soon w

Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary with no clear leaders

California spiraled toward a primary election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty and a pair of outsider candidates looking to crack open

Tuesday is Election Day: Find your ballot drop-off site

The June Primary Election is on Tuesday. If you haven't mailed your ballot yet, you still have time.

Barack Obama is running for governor of California — but not that one

Your ballot may have you doing a double take.There are some familiar – and unique-- names among the 61 people running for California governor.Take for instance,

Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race

Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark in the history books in his bid to become California's next governor — he’s running the most expe

5th Congressional District doubles in size, GOP advantage unchanged

Redistricting has changed the landscape of congressional districts — beyond voter registration and party comparisons.It literally changed some districts—more th

Becerra says he’d scrap current high-speed rail configuration to finish on time and budget

The race for California governor is heating up, and the Central Valley is taking center stage.Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra stopped in Fresno Saturday

Madera County is seeing one of the biggest surges in voter registration in California

California is seeing a major jump in voter registration, and one Central Valley county is standing out from the rest.New data from the California Secretary of S

Tom Steyer campaigns in Fresno, touting affordability, water plans and air quality focus

As the California gubernatorial race enters its final stretch, Democratic candidate Tom Steyer is making a push through the Central Valley — focusing on issues

FOX26 interviews California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton

FOX26 Kim Stephens interviewed California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton after being a part of the Republican Forum.Steve Hilton says the focus of his cam

'We’re not in a drought': Bianco blames state for California water crisis

FOX26 Anchor Madison Macay interviewed Sheriff Chad Bianco about his ongoing run for California governor.You can watch the full interview on the KMPH YouTube c

13th Congressional District sees addition of Stockton, Trump-backed candidate

The 13th Congressional District has been among the most closely watched races across the nation in recent elections—and this year likely won’t be any different.

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Evacuation warnings near Tollhouse as fire crews battle the Stoney Fire

A vegetation fire burning near Tollhouse is forcing some residents out of their homes Sunday, June 14, as crews attack the flames from the air and ground.CALFIR

Truck rams into gas station in west Fresno

A car smashed into a gas station early Monday mroning in west Fresno.The scene is at a Sicnlair Gas Station at McKinlety and West Avenues.

Eight guns, ammo and ghost AR-15 seized in Visalia search after threat report

Just after 2:00 a.m., Visalia police officers responded to the 2500 block of West Corvina Avenue after reports that an individual had been threatened with a fir

Two arrested in Madera after $12,000 jewelry theft at Del Sol Jewelers, police say

Two people were arrested in Madera after police said they helped steal thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from a local business.Officers responded Friday to

Triple digit temperatures will continue to cook the Valley

Saturday was yet another hot day in the San Joaquin Valley, and that's not going to change for a while. The triple digit temperatures will continue through the

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Primary Election Update: State races in the Central Valley

California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off

Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary with no clear leaders

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Valadao, lone GOP House Trump impeachment voter, faces challenge in redrawn 22nd

California’s 22nd Congressional District remains one of the closest to watch in the country.Democrats outnumber Republicans in this district, with a 42 percent

21st Congressional District: Crowded field looks to challenge Costa

Democratic Representative Jim Costa is seeking his 11th term in the House in the 2026 Primary Election—a five candidates are looking to stop that from happening

Big jump in new registered voters in Valley counties

This June 2026 primary election, there was a big effort to register voters-- and numbers show it paid off.According to the California Secretary of State’s offic

New Election Maps: Some see changes, others covered by 2 or 3 congressional districts

Voters in communities across the Central San Joaquin Valley are now being caught off guard as they open their sample ballots.Many are noticing changes-- the res

GOP California governor candidates to face off at Clovis forum ahead of primary

With California’s June 2nd primary election nearing, Republican candidates for governor, Steve Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco, are set to appear at a forum in C

California Governor’s race could see unusual outcome

For the Republican candidates Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, they are the only republicans in the race.

Florida has nearly all ballots counted on Election Day, while California could take weeks

In the 2020 presidential election, Florida reported the results within a few hours of poll close of more than 99% of ballots cast.In California, almost one-thir

Meet The Candidate: David Tangipa, 8th Assembly District

We are now putting the spotlight on California's 8th Assembly District.The 8th Assembly District covers all of Inyo, Mariposa, Mono and Tuolomne counties as wel

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Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race

Madera County is seeing one of the biggest surges in voter registration in California

Becerra says he’d scrap current high-speed rail configuration to finish on time and budget

13th Congressional District sees addition of Stockton, Trump-backed candidate