Follow the results from California’s primary: Sign up for our newsletter to receive alerts when the governor’s race and other key races are called. Online prediction marketplace company Kalshi cut gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s campaign a check ... See more
In summary The company gave Becerra’s campaign $39,200 just days before the primary while giving the former attorney general a three-in-four chance of winning the office. Online prediction marketplace company Kalshi cut gubernatorial candidate Xavier Bece... See more
In summary All eyes are on one billionaire’s spending for governor. A CalMatters analysis shows the story may lie in the millions spent by down-ballot candidates. When a candidate invests their personal fortune in running for public office, does it repres... See more
Tech giants involved in AI and cryptocurrency spent $39 million last year to influence lawmakers and policy. It's the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election. This article was originally published on CalMatters and was republished... See more
As California gears up for high-stakes elections this year, including an open governor’s race, major companies focused on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency invested more than $39 million to influence state politics in 2025, according to a CalMatt... See more