GOP RACE
After trailing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis three months ago, former President Trump now has a commanding lead as California Republicans’ choice to be their 2024 presidential nominee.
Though a blue state, California has lots of Republican voters, making it one of the biggest prizes in the GOP primary. How is the race shaping up?
Dianne Feinstein
More than 40% of voters say Feinstein should resign, and just 27% say she should finish her term. Two Democrats and a Republican are in a tight race to replace her.
Feinstein’s Image
When she won reelection in November 2018, California voters were evenly divided on Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Since February, however, her image has sharply worsened.
Guns
In the aftermath of mass shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, what do California voters think about the state’s efforts to regulate guns?
City Council Scandal
Voters in De León’s council district disapprove of the job he’s doing, have an unfavorable impression of him personally and believe the embattled council member puts his own interests ahead of theirs, new poll finds.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass starts her tenure with a favorable image, despite doubts about public safety policies. By contrast, the City Council remains deeply unpopular.
Immigration
A large majority of Americans say that immigration benefits the country and the U.S. should continue to give asylum to people fleeing persecution.
A collection of data sheets from various polling methods used for Times stories.
Abortion in California
Eight in 10 California voters say abortion is an important issue when voting this year, while 71% say they plan to vote Yes on Proposition 1, a constitutional amendment to enshrine reproductive rights in the state Constitution.
Love it or Leave it?
A poll found that most Angelenos really seem to like living here, even with the city’s flaws.
Campaign 2024
Among the state’s Democrats, Gov. Gavin Newsom has the edge over Vice President Kamala Harris to be President Biden’s successor in 2024.
Voters like how President Biden handled the Ukraine war but not inflation, and his standing is middling in California. Kamala Harris fares less well.
