Midterm Election 2026

• Rep. Julia Brownley announces she will not seek reelection - Rep. Julia Brownley of Westlake Village announced Thursday she would not seek another term in Congress.
• Billionaire tax proposal sparks soul-searching for Californians - Economists say a tax on California's wealthiest residents could be the only way to pay for needed healthcare services in the state.
• California's role in shaping the fate of the Democratic Party and combating Trump on full display - While California remains a major force in Democratic politics nationally, it's also a major target for criticism by President Trump and Republicans.
• Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texas - Rep. Darrell Issa, whose San Diego-area district was redrawn to favor Democrats, said he would run for reelection in California rather than moving to Texas to run in a safe GOP seat.