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Senior Editor, Politics and Government @KQED • Past lives: @KQED housing reporter, @OPB, @wearehpr • 📩 [email protected] 🍥 ✨

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There was plenty of chatter ahead of the election about younger, more progressive Democrats challenging older incumbents in California congressional seats. @izzyabloom followed up on why that's hard to do and how incumbents largely held on. kqed.org/news/12086710/how-d…

How Did the Generational Change Movement Do in California’s Election? | KQED

Young Democratic challengers took on their party’s aging congressional representatives, but incumbents largely held on.

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Marisa Lagos@mlagosJun 6
So Becerra's in the runoff, Pan has moved into #2 in CD6, Raman is looking like she could beat Pratt out for a #2 spot in LA Mayor's race, Vang is now in #2 against Matsui in CD7, and Villegas has expanded his lead over Bains in CD22. Quite a Friday dump.
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It's official -- @XavierBecerra is headed to the November ballot. kqed.org/news/12086471/becer…

Becerra Advances in California Governor Race as Hilton, Steyer Battle for Second Spot | KQED

Democrat Xavier Becerra surged to the top in the millions of votes counted after Election Day, making a remarkable political comeback after trailing in much of the primary campaign.

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Why is PG&E spending millions against Tom Steyer in the California governor's race? A look at the spending and Steyer's plan on utilities on @KQEDnews kqed.org/news/12083747/pge-s…

PG&E Spends Millions Against Tom Steyer. What’s Behind the Clash? | KQED

Tom Steyer’s crusade against California’s electric utilities, including a plan to slash rates and lower profits, may explain why PG&E is spending a record amount in a governor’s race.

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While @TomSteyer has spent eye-popping amounts of his own money, big companies including @PGE4Me are opening their wallets to oppose him. Why? @GuyMarzorati looks into it kqed.org/news/12083747/pge-s…

PG&E Spends Millions Against Tom Steyer. What’s Behind the Clash? | KQED

Tom Steyer’s crusade against California’s electric utilities, including a plan to slash rates and lower profits, may explain why PG&E is spending a record amount in a governor’s race.

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At @KQED town hall, @mlagos asks @ChadBianco what separates him from @stevehilton in the California governor’s race Happening now: m.youtube.com/watch?v=0qfTtz…
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NEWS: Nancy Pelosi endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress. Story from @sydneyfjohnson: kqed.org/news/12084132/nancy…

Nancy Pelosi Endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan for Congress | KQED

The former Speaker of the House is endorsing Chan, a San Francisco supervisor who has amassed labor support, to replace her in Congress when she retires.

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There's arguably no more relevant experience in the California governor's race than Xavier Becerra's time as Attorney General. So how did he do? from @mlagos kqed.org/news/12083992/xavie…

Xavier Becerra Says He Will Fight for California. Who Did He Fight for as AG? | KQED

Xavier Becerra built his national reputation by suing the Trump administration. But as he runs for governor, critics say his record as California’s attorney general is less progressive on policing,...

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Marisa Lagos@mlagosMay 18
As CA AG, @XavierBecerra was a hero of the Democratic resistance, suing the Trump administration more than 120 times. But critics say that on some issues closer to home, he sided with powerful interest groups, including law enforcement and oil. kqed.org/news/12083992

Xavier Becerra Says He Will Fight for California. Who Did He Fight for as AG? | KQED

Xavier Becerra built his national reputation by suing the Trump administration. But as he runs for governor, critics say his record as California’s attorney general is less progressive on policing,...

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Marisa Lagos@mlagosMay 15
We asked @GavinNewsom former campaign manager @ASDem to size up the current governor’s race. @GuyMarzorati @KQEDnews podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

We Asked Newsom's Former Campaign Manager to Size Up the Current Governor's Race

Podcast Episode · Political Breakdown · May 15 · 32m

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Great scoop by @adembosky on Xavier Becerra's recent meeting with California doctors lobby. "He said very clearly that, at this point, he wasn’t supportive of single payer," said Dr. René Bravo, president of @CMAdocs kqed.org/news/12082059/xavie…

Xavier Becerra Backpedals on Single Payer as He Woos Powerful Doctors’ Lobby | KQED

Becerra indicated that making progress on government-run healthcare while President Donald Trump is in office was unrealistic.

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JUST IN: California's Secretary of State issues notice that the Voter ID proposition backed by Carl DeMaio and others has submitted enough signatures to be eligible for the November ballot.
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Rivals Target Steyer, Becerra in Debate as California Governor Race Tightens | KQED

Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra faced repeated criticism during a San Francisco debate as the California gubernatorial candidates tried to distinguish themselves ahead of the June primary.

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Where will Eric Swalwell supporters go now in the race for California governor? @GuyMarzorati spoke with some voters in the Bay Area to find out: kqed.org/news/12079947/with-…

With Swalwell Out, Who Will Bay Area Voters Support for California Governor? | KQED

Before he ended his campaign, Swalwell was the top choice of Bay Area voters. Now his supporters are up for grabs ahead of the June 2 primary.

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Great interview with @SophiaBollag about how she and @akoseff broke the story about sexual assault accusations against Eric Swalwell. She discusses how journalists work to build trust with sources while also corroborating their claims. 👏
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Marisa Lagos@mlagosApr 14
Tomorrow is tax day! So how would the candidates run for governor change yours? We dug in (w/@GuyMarzorati ) ---> kqed.org/news/12079441/heres…

Here’s How California’s Next Governor Will Change Your Taxes | KQED

Leading gubernatorial candidates Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Katie Porter and Tom Steyer can’t agree on who should pay more or less. Here’s where they stand.

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With Swalwell out, where does the race for California governor go from here? Our thoughts on @KQEDnews Political Breakdown @scottshafer @mlagos podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

How Swalwell's Campaign Collapsed

Podcast Episode · Political Breakdown · April 14 · 25m

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Marisa Lagos@mlagosApr 14
Emergency podcast on this whirlwind news day 💥💥💥🎧🎧🎧 How Eric Swalwell’s campaign and political career collapsed- and what’s next in the CA governor’s race. @scottshafer @GuyMarzorati kqed.org/news/12079795/how-s…

How Swalwell's Campaign Collapsed and What's Next for the Governor's Race | KQED

Swalwell strongly denied the allegations against him but ended his gubernatorial bid and said he will resign from Congress.

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Swalwell is resigning from Congress. From @mlagos kqed.org/news/12079746/rep-e…

Rep. Eric Swalwell Says He Is Resigning From Congress Amid Sexual Assault Allegations | KQED

The East Bay Democrat, who ended his campaign for California governor on Sunday, was facing an expected expulsion vote, a House investigation and two possible criminal probes.

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Alexei Koseff@akoseffApr 10
A woman who worked for nearly two years for Rep. Eric Swalwell told the Chronicle she had sexual encounters with him while he was her boss and alleged he twice sexually assaulted her when she was too intoxicated to consent. sfchronicle.com/politics/art…

Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her

“These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor,” Swalwell said in a statement.

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