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Election Day 2022: California Gov. Newsom re-elected, key propositions decided

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Election Results

The polls are now closed. Check out our election results page for the latest returns.

By Cameron Glenn
 

AP projects: California voters reject Prop 27, legalizing online and mobile sports betting

AP projects Californians have voted to reject Proposition 27, the measure legalizing mobile and online sports betting.

By Richard Ramos
 

AP projects: Voters reject Prop 26, measure legalizing sports betting at tribal casinos and race tracks

AP projects Californians have rejected Proposition 26, the measure proposing the legalization of sports betting.

By Richard Ramos
 

Gov. Newsom speaks after winning re-election

By Richard Ramos
 

Update on treasurer, secretary of state races

By Richard Ramos
 

More California races taking shape

By Richard Ramos
 

California measure to tax rich for more EVs falling short

A California ballot measure that would raise taxes on the richest residents to help put more electric vehicles on the roads was trailing Tuesday with about one-third of votes counted.

By Richard Ramos
 

CBS News projects: Voters approve Prop 1, protecting reproductive rights under California's constitution

CBS News projects California voters approve Proposition 1, which would amend the state constitution to protect abortion rights.

By Richard Ramos
 

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has big lead in bid for re-election

California Attorney General Rob Bonta had a big lead in early ballot returns Tuesday in his race to win a full four-year term after Gov. Gavin Newsom last year picked him to fill an unexpired term as the most populous state's top lawman.

By Richard Ramos
 

AP projects: Californians pass Prop 31, upholding ban on certain flavored tobacco

AP projects California residents have upheld a ban on certain flavored tobacco products.

By Richard Ramos
 

AP projects: Voters approve Prop 28, providing about $1 billion to arts, music education

AP projects California's electorate approves Proposition 28, the measure funneling massive amounts of money to fund arts and music education in the state's public schools.

By Richard Ramos
 

"Pressured parents" make up approximately 18% of voters

By Richard Ramos
 

Gubernatorial race

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Newsom was an overwhelming favorite to win a second term leading the nation's most populous state, a platform that could propel him to a presidential run. 

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By Richard Ramos
 

Alex Padilla keeps Senate seat

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Alex Padilla was elected Tuesday to his first full term as U.S. senator for California, solidifying his position as one of the country's top elected Latinos and a leading Democratic voice in Congress for more expansive immigration laws, AP projects.

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By Richard Ramos
 

What to expect now that polls are closed this Election Day 2022

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That latest on the race for California's 3rd Congressional District

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The latest on the race for California's 9th Congressional District

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The latest on the race for California's Senate District 8

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Prop 1 is a direct response to Roe v. Wade overturning

By Richard Ramos
 

Power outage temporarily halts voting at Rio Americano High School in Sacramento

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The latest on the race for California's 13th Congressional District

By Richard Ramos
 

Maxwell Frost projected to become first Democratic member of Gen Z elected to Congress

Capitol Hill is about to welcome a whole new generation. Maxwell Frost has won Florida's 10th Congressional District race, CBS News projected Tuesday, making him the first Democratic member of Gen Z, and the first Afro-Cubano, to head to Congress. 

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By Cameron Glenn
 

Ashby, Jones speak on Senate District 8 race

By Richard Ramos
 

Sacramento voters brave rain on Election Day

By Richard Ramos
 

Voter information

Polls are now open. If you still need to find your polling place or want Information on the local races on the ballot, click here.  

By Richard Ramos
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