U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales Resigning Amidst Sexual Affair Scandal The Texas Republican previously announced he wouldn't run for re-election.

U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales Resigning Amidst Sexual Affair Scandal

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U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell to Resign Following Reports of Sexual Assault The California Democrat previously ended his campaign for Governor due to these reports.

U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell to Resign Following Reports of Sexual Assault

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Who’s running for California governor? Here’s a look at the official field of candidates **In summary** The California Republican Party failed to endorse a candidate for governor, demonstrating that Trump’s influence only goes so far in California, even among his party’s most faithful. _With so many candidates running for governor, it’s hard to keep up. We’re here to help:Sign up for our 2026 election newsletter to get the latest on the candidates._ Despite President Donald Trump’s putting his thumb on the scale, California Republicans refused to unite behind a single candidate for governor this weekend. The party faithful, many of whom sported ‘Trump 2028’ ball caps and paid more than $1,000 in hotel and flights to gather in sunny San Diego, split their votes relatively evenly between Steve Hilton, a businessman and former Fox News host who received the president’s endorsement, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. The final tally was 49% for Bianco and 44% for Hilton, both shy of the necessary 60% threshold to earn the party’s endorsement. Hilton, a British-American who is leading all candidates in polling, entered the weekend as a relative party outsider. He called blocking Bianco’s endorsement “a major success” and said he remained “very confident” that he would secure one of the top two spots in California’s June 2 primary. “Chad Bianco came into this convention assuming he’d got the whole thing in the bag,” Hilton said. “I think we made great progress this weekend to make it roughly even.” The sheriff, who for months courted delegates and party insiders for the endorsement, was adamant that the final tally didn’t accurately reflect how much party support he has. Hilton, one of the race’s top fundraisers, has raised more than $6.6 million so far, exceeding Bianco’s haul by more than $2 million. “This changes nothing about our campaign,” Bianco said after the vote Sunday. Despite failing to garner even a majority of the votes, he also insisted, “I have the supermajority of the support from this room, way more than what that total indicated.” 1. Just the right amount of news 2. Just the right amount of news 1. Get California’s most essential headlines without feeling overwhelmed. 2. Get California’s most essential headlines without feeling overwhelmed. Email address By clicking subscribe, you agree to the terms. Δ “Endorsements are silly,” he added, before also acknowledging that an endorsement from the party “would have been nice.” Amy Reichert, former candidate for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, films gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco at the California Republican Party convention in San Diego Resort on April 11, 2026. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters Bianco made headlines last month for seizing hundreds of thousands of ballots cast in the special election for Proposition 50, the Democrats’ plan to redraw congressional districts, which voters approved. CalMatters was one of several news organizations that went to court to unseal the warrants that granted his seizure of ballots. ## **Uncertainty about GOP future** There was no denying that Republicans nationally could face brutal losses in the upcoming midterm elections, although the ocean breeze, harbor views and sunny mid-60s weather might have taken the edge off. Even some of the party’s conservative stalwarts acknowledged the uphill battle. Speaking on a congressional panel moderated by former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, Rep. Darrell Issa acknowledged that Republicans “may not hold the House in the midterms.” Issa, who chose to retire rather than seek reelection after Democrats significantly redrew his 48th District as part of their Proposition 50 redistricting plan, agreed Republicans need to focus on local issues — not just national talking points — as a way to combat what he called “Trump derangement syndrome.” “Is our base fired up?” Spicer asked Rep. Tom McClintock, who also spoke on the panel. “I think maybe by summer,” McClintock said, “once we’re past all of the turbulence from Iran.” Bashing Democrats provided some comedic relief and unity despite the bleak outlook — the president’s party almost always suffers losses in a midterm election. California Republicans reveled in the downfall of Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual assault and until this weekend was the Democratic frontrunner in the race for governor. His potential toppling added fuel to the Republican argument that Democrats, whose gubernatorial vote is split among eight candidates, are incapable of coherent leadership. “It’s been a couple of hours, so I think we’re due for another Eric Swalwell ‘intern’-ruption,’” Hilton joked at the start of his remarks during a candidate forum on Saturday. “Good thing the Democrats have a great backup plan.” ## Trump ‘should’ve stayed out of it.’ Political strategists theorized that Trump’s endorsement of Hilton would guarantee a Democrat’s victory in November, since it would consolidate the GOP vote and eliminate the possibility that Republicans could lock the Democrats out of the top-two primary in June. But the party faithful in San Diego remain convinced that both Hilton and Bianco will continue to outperform a dysfunctional field of Democrats. Corrin Rankin, the California GOP chair, pointed to numerous polls that show Hilton and Bianco finishing in the top two. “I don’t see why that wouldn’t still be the case,” Rankin told reporters on Friday. “Californians see that these two Republicans are better than any of the candidates the Democrats are offering.” Rankin also said she was surprised that Trump weighed in on anything California-related. “This is not something that he typically does,” she said. Bianco said he was unbothered by Trump’s decision to endorse his opponent. Throughout the weekend he received the celebrity treatment, strutting around the resort complex with an entourage of supporters in tow. Fans stopped him for selfies and videos for their social media channels. Many of them waved flags and signs bearing his name and phrases like, “Only the sheriff can save us now!” “This has never been about an endorsement for me,” Bianco said after Saturday’s forum, where candidates for statewide offices made their final pleas to delegates. “This momentum, that excitement, was amazing. It certainly fires me up. It proves to me that I’m doing the right thing, and we’re gonna save our state.” ## READ NEXT ### Who’s running for California governor? Here’s a look at the official field of candidates The sheriff’s supporters were similarly undeterred by Trump’s endorsement of his opponent. “I’m not changing my vote. I don’t care who he supports. I’m voting for the best candidate for the state of California, and that’s not who he endorsed, in my opinion,” said April Huckabey, a delegate from Santa Barbara County. “He should’ve stayed out of it,” she added. “Let us run our state.” Huckabey and her friend Leigh Collier, also from Santa Barbara, agreed the president’s endorsement would not sway Bianco supporters. But it might make some people who were on the fence consider Hilton more strongly. Some of Hilton’s supporters were cautiously optimistic about the president’s endorsement, but they were also clear-eyed about how his association with Trump could backfire with people who don’t like the president. “There’s so many people that just hate our president that you wonder, ‘Could it have a negative effect?’” said Pat Frizzeli, a delegate and the treasurer of the Calaveras County Central Committee. “You just worry.” Vicky Reinke, chair of the Calaveras County Central Committee, said she was impressed by Hilton’s background in business as a startup founder, as well as his experience working for British Prime Minister David Cameron. She also liked his can-do attitude and willingness to follow through. Their county’s annual Lincoln-Reagan dinner fundraiser, where Hilton was scheduled to be the keynote speaker, came on the same day as the funeral for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Reinke was impressed that Hilton came to their event after attending the funeral in Glendale, Arizona. “He could have canceled,” she said. “But he made sure he was still at our event as well as going to Charlie Kirk’s. We were very impressed by that.” “Promises made, promises kept,” echoed Frizzeli. Hilton argued that the Trump endorsement could only help him by firing up the party base, since Democrats would try to tie a Republican candidate like him to the president regardless. And despite party leaders’ hopes, he was also confident that there wouldn’t be a top-two GOP sweep in June. “It’s very clear that I’m going to be in the top two. I don’t know who the Democrat will be, but it’s certainly going to be a Democrat,” Hilton said. ## READ NEXT ### Two Republicans are fighting for California governor. Why a tie is their best strategy April 2, 2026 ### California Republicans caught between Trump loyalty and winning swing districts April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 Read more from CalMatters Text Get breaking news on your phone. Download Keep up with the latest via our app. Sign up Receive free updates in your inbox. ## Nonpartisan, independent California news for all We’re CalMatters, your nonprofit and nonpartisan news guide. Our journalists are here to empower you and our mission continues to be essential. * **We are independent and nonpartisan.** Our trustworthy journalism is free from partisan politics, free from corporate influence and actually free for all Californians. * **We are focused on California issues.** From the environment to homelessness, economy and more, we publish the unfettered truth to keep you informed. * **We hold people in power accountable.** We probe and reveal the actions and inactions of powerful people and institutions, and the consequences that follow. 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Despite Donald Trump putting his thumb on the scale, California Republicans refused to unite behind a single candidate for governor this past weekend. #CaliforniaGovernor #Elections2026
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Interesting shift—if Iowa is truly competitive, independents could decide everything this cycle.

Tracking U.S. political trends here: arttonews.com

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ICYMI
The #MNGOP officially endorsed #RepFinstad for #Elections2026 on April 11

#BradFinstad gave a most revealing interview exerting confidence as he knows #MN01 voters "won't buy a bag full of crap"
#TimeForChange in #MNCD1
#FinstadWatch
#FinstadVotersGotSuckered
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could be a very good evening for Europe.
Let's hope.

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its Time #TiszaPárt #Hungary #Elections2026

Here's hoping the #Orbán gorilla gets his marching orders today.
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#democracy #usa #gop #fascists

👉 Vote 'em Out!

Szavaztam. ❤️🤍💚

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This should have been a foregone conclusion. Trump is dumb but he is not that dumb. This man is destroying America and he will get away with it if we let him. If you want any accountability at all, we need to get out the vote this November. We need a Blue Tsunami to get any justice. #Elections2026

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In this post, we break down Hungary’s pivotal election, who Péter Magyar is, and whether he can unseat Viktor Orbán in a race shaped by power, politics, and uncertainty.

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Djibouti President Wins 97.8% of Vote Incumbent won 97.8% on Apr 11, 2026 (state media). This result reinforces continuity for ports and foreign bases but raises governance and sovereign-risk questions.

Djibouti President Wins 97.8% of Vote: Incumbent won 97.8% on Apr 11, 2026 (state media). This result reinforces continuity for ports and foreign bases but raises governance and sovereign-risk questions. 👈 Read full analysis #Djibouti #Elections2026 #PoliticalContinuity #Governance #SovereignRisk

Candidates for Kilburn in the Brent local election List of Candidates for Kilburn in the Brent local election - find out more on Democracy Club Candidates

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I guess it's official now...

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People of Staines! It's official! I am your Official Monster Raving Loony Party Candidate for the West Surrey council election!

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Candidates standing in the Hounslow Council local elections on Thursday 7 May have now been announced.

Find out who’s standing in your ward 👇
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‘Genocide’ and the Cult Politics of Abdul El-Sayed’s Political Rallies Two campaign events featuring left-wing streamer Hasan Piker in Michigan offered a look at how antizionist libels are shaping a cult-like political force

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Green Party candidate ‘tore down hostage balloon tribute’ and backed 7 Oct ‘false flag’ lie EXCLUSIVE: Zack Polanski urged to drop Bernard Mani, the Green candidate in the Lewisham, Forest Hill ward

Vetting issue for the Greens in Lewisham, it seems: www.jewishnews.co.uk/greens-elect... #elections2026

📚 College Sports: Mandates NCAA NIL and eligibility reforms.
🗳️ Elections: Orders USPS to verify voters, faces legal challenges.
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Campagne sous tension, erreurs : plongez dans les coulisses de la défaite d'Aulas France Télévisions a diffusé ce mercredi un documentaire retraçant la campagne de Jean-Michel Aulas à Lyon.

De grand favori à battu : un documentaire sur les coulisses de campagne de Jean-Michel Aulas #actualite #elections2026 #lyon

Meet Conservative candidate who spoke at far-Right conference Daniel Kawczynski was criticised by leading Jewish figures for sharing a platform with Viktor Orbán and others when he was an MP

He might not win a seat on Westminster Council, but was it wise for the Conservatives to select him as a candidate at all? www.onlondon.co.uk/westminster-... #london #elections2026

Fear and Loathing in MAGA-Land, April 2026

Inside a GOP candidate forum: what consumed the room, and what never came up

Last night, one of our team members attended a county Republican congressional candidate forum.

#MAGA #Republicans #Elections2026

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Russia allows Telegram campaigning for Duma elections despite platform's formal blocking Russia's election commission says parties can campaign on Telegram for autumn 2026 Duma elections despite the platform's formal blocking. The app retains 65mn daily users in Russia but faces heavy restrictions.

Russia's election commission says parties can campaign on Telegram for autumn 2026 Duma elections despite the platform's formal blocking. The app retains 65mn daily users in Russia but faces heavy restrictions. Bne IntelliNews #Russia #Telegram #Elections2026 #DumaElections #PoliticalCampaigning

‘A wow moment’: Democrats make big gains in key battlegrounds They notched a landslide victory in Wisconsin and cut into the GOP’s margins in Georgia’s reddest House district.

So, I guess it’s up to us to make sure that doesn’t happen! #Elections2026 #RepublicansShouldBeScared #Wisconsin #Georgia
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Grigny-sur-Rhône : l'opposition dépose un recours contre le maire A Grigny-sur-Rhône, un des colistiers de la liste d'opposition dépose un recours visant l'équipe de Xavier Odo, maire de la commune réélu dès le premier tour.

Grigny-sur-Rhône : l'opposition dépose un recours contre le maire réélu #actualite #elections2026 #municipales

Benin’s next transition could look like change but feel like continuity.

What does “succession without political change” mean for democracy ahead of 2026?

Read the analysis:
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Expands Liberal Majority with Chris Taylor's Victory The Badger State also held elections for the Boards of Supervisors in Brown, Dane, Milwaukee, and Waukesha Counties.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Expands Liberal Majority with Chris Taylor's Victory

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BREAKING
@CookPolitical House #Elections2026 rating changes: 5 races move towards Dems, 1 towards GOP.

NO #MN races being watched by the national media ... didn't this happen before ?
In a 2008 election result, #MN01 went democratic with first time candidate #TimWalz

#JakeJohnson vs #RepFinstad

City Councilmember Beto Lopez Wins Promotion to Mayor of Lee's Summit, Missouri The nonpartisan mayoral election also occurred today in Independence, Missouri.

City Councilmember Beto Lopez Wins Promotion to Mayor of Lee's Summit, Missouri

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