Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 16hDemocrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are set to debate in two hours on CNN. This is the only scheduled meeting of these two candidates to appear on the same stage. The RealClearPolitics average of polls in this race has Becerra leading by 21.8%. 010
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Election Day is five weeks away. 35 days. Mail-in-ballots go out in California on October 5. 022
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Election Day is five weeks away. 35 days. Mail-in-ballots go out in California on October 5. 101
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Election Day is 36 days away. The RealClearPolitics Poll Average for the Generic Congressional Vote has Democrats +8.4% In 2018, when Democrats flipped 42 seats they beat Republicans nationally by +8.4% and polling predicted a victory for Democrats of +7.4%. 010
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🚨South Carolina Senate Race🚨 A new poll shows Democrat Annie Andrews within the margin of error against Republican Darline Graham. Graham (R) - 43.4% Andrews (D) - 42.3% Among those surveyed by the Trafalgar Group, 59% were Republicans and 29% were Democrats. 021
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Chris Christie ran for president in the Republican primary in 2016 and 2024. On Monday in New Hampshire, the former New Jersey governor hinted he’s considering a third run for the White House. 000
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026L.A. County Republican Party chair pushes for GOP turnout, opposes wealth tax and DSA. I spoke with Roxanne Hoge about the LAGOP’s priorities this November.uscannenbergmedia.comL.A. County Republican Party chair pushes for GOP turnout, opposes wealth tax and DSAIn a wide ranging interview with Annenberg Media, Roxanne Hoge said the LAGOP would be recommending Democrats in certain races where no Republican advanced to the general election. 010
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026CNN, MSNOW and Politico will be banned from the White House, President Trump just announced on Truth Social. “Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow,” Trump wrote. 110
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🚨Kansas Senate Race🚨 Democrat Adam Hamilton is leading Republican Senator Roger Marshall by 2% in a new Emerson College poll released today. Hamilton (D) - 45% Marshall (R) - 43% Graham (L) - 4% Undecided - 8% 030
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🚨 NEW ENDORSEMENTS🚨 The Los Angeles County Democratic Party and the California Working Families Party both endorsed Proposition 40 today. Prop 40 is a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires in California. 143
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026🚨New PPIC Poll🚨 CA Governor: Becerra (D) - 60% Hilton (R) - 38% Prop 39: Voter ID 🪪 Yes - 43% No - 55% Prop 40: Wealth Tax 💰 Yes - 52% No - 46% 050
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 26/07/2026“When California had its say and every ballot was counted, the WFP swept the state congressional primaries. Every single last one of our congressional canddiates are being advanced to the November ballot.” - Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party 000
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026#NEWS: DSA-backed congressional candidate Angela Gonzales-Torres says she stands with “the Palestinian liberation movement” as crowd boos incumbent Democrat Jimmy Gomez. 122
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Speakers tonight include LA City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and Angela Gonzales Torres, the DSA-LA backed opponent to incumbent Democratic Congressman Jimmy Gomez. 100
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026HAPPENING TONIGHT: I’m live at the California Working Families Party state convention in Los Angeles. The program is set to kickoff at 7 p.m. so follow along for updates. 000
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026🚨NEW POLL🚨 Democrat Xavier Becerra leads Republican Steve Hilton 61% - 36% in the race for California governor according to a new poll released by the Public Policy Institute of California. 083
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026🚨NEW THIS MORNING🚨 City Controller Kenneth Mejia announced he is backing City Councilmember Nithya Raman in the race for LA mayor. 020
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026It’s Election Day in California. Here’s how the primary worksuscannenbergmedia.comHere’s how the California primary worksCalifornia has a top-two primary and the Los Angeles primary is non-partisan. 021
Reposted by Benjamin GamsonBenjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 01/06/2026#NEWS: Steve Hilton is urging Republicans to support him in the race for California governor instead of rival Republican Chad Bianco, with one day to go until Election Day. Also, a look at recent polls and what Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are up to on their final day of the primary campaign.benjamingamson.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail: Monday June 1, 20261 day until the California primary 001
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 01/06/2026#NEWS: Steve Hilton is urging Republicans to support him in the race for California governor instead of rival Republican Chad Bianco, with one day to go until Election Day. Also, a look at recent polls and what Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are up to on their final day of the primary campaign.benjamingamson.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail: Monday June 1, 20261 day until the California primary 001
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 01/06/2026#NEW: Speakers at the rally included State Senator Lola Smallwood Cuevas, Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and Assemblyman Isaac Bryan. Steyer spoke for approximately 20 minutes rallying voters ahead of Tuesday’s primary for governor. 010
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 31/05/2026There is a strong presence today from the Western State Carpenters. Many people in the crowd are wearing union shirts and waving signs that read “Carpenters Stand Strong with Tom Steyer for Governor.” 000
Reposted by Benjamin GamsonBenjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 31/05/2026#NEWS: I’m reporting today from a Tom Steyer rally. Follow along for updates. 032
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 31/05/2026#NEWS: I’m reporting today from a Tom Steyer rally. Follow along for updates. 032
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 31/05/2026#NEWS: With three days to go until Election Day in California, a new Emerson College poll on the race for governor signals the possibility of a general election with no Republican candidates. Becerra - 28% Steyer - 22% Hilton - 21% Bianco 12%emersoncollegepolling.comCalifornia 2026 Poll: Becerra Leads, Steyer and Hilton Toss-up for Second Spot - Emerson PollingThe final Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey of the California governor’s race finds Democrat…Full Release & Results 040
Reposted by Benjamin GamsonBenjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 29/05/2026#NEWS: With only four days until the California primary, a new poll shows no clear frontrunner in the LA mayoral race as Gavin Newsom endorses Karen Bass and Nithya Raman’s campaign asked a lower polling Democrat to drop outbenjamingamson.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail: Friday May 29, 20264 days until the California primary 111
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 29/05/2026#NEWS: With only four days until the California primary, a new poll shows no clear frontrunner in the LA mayoral race as Gavin Newsom endorses Karen Bass and Nithya Raman’s campaign asked a lower polling Democrat to drop outbenjamingamson.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail: Friday May 29, 20264 days until the California primary 111
Reposted by Benjamin GamsonBenjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026#BREAKING: A new poll out this morning from Berkeley IGS and the LA Times shows a tight LA mayoral race as candidates make their final pitches to advance to November. Karen Bass - 26% Nithya Raman - 25% Spencer Pratt - 22% Rae Huang - 9% Adam Miller - 5% 011
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026#BREAKING: A new poll out this morning from Berkeley IGS and the LA Times shows a tight LA mayoral race as candidates make their final pitches to advance to November. Karen Bass - 26% Nithya Raman - 25% Spencer Pratt - 22% Rae Huang - 9% Adam Miller - 5% 011
Reposted by Benjamin GamsonBenjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026#NEWS: New polling in the race for California governor, Republican Steve Hilton warns of a potential GOP lockout and a weekend full of rallies as candidates make final pitches ahead of Tuesday’s electionbenjamingamson.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail: Thursday May 28, 20265 days until the California primary 001
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026#NEWS: New polling in the race for California governor, Republican Steve Hilton warns of a potential GOP lockout and a weekend full of rallies as candidates make final pitches ahead of Tuesday’s electionbenjamingamson.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail: Thursday May 28, 20265 days until the California primary 001
Reposted by Benjamin GamsonBenjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026#NEWS: Spencer Pratt is saying Karen Bass violated an election law as Governor Gavin Newsom pressures county election officials to speed up the vote count next week and a look at the congressional race to replace Nancy Pelosiopen.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail: Wednesday May 27, 20266 days until the California primary 011
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026#NEWS: Spencer Pratt is saying Karen Bass violated an election law as Governor Gavin Newsom pressures county election officials to speed up the vote count next week and a look at the congressional race to replace Nancy Pelosiopen.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail: Wednesday May 27, 20266 days until the California primary 011
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026#NEWS: A closer look at the LA city attorney’s race and city controller election and Steyer and Bass are set to rally with voters in the final days of the campaign.benjamingamson.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail: Tuesday May 26, 20267 days until the California primary 000
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 25/05/2026It’s May 25, and Election Day in California is 8 days away. Here are the top five stories on California and Los Angeles politics today:benjamingamson.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail: Monday May 25, 20268 days until the California primary 010
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 25/05/2026#NEWS: Mayoral candidates share visions and respond to criticisms at Los Angeles Valley College forum. Republican Spencer Pratt was absent for the one-on-one ‘fireside chats.’uscannenbergmedia.comMayoral candidates share visions and respond to criticisms at Los Angeles Valley College forumMayoral candidates shared their visions and responded to criticisms as a mayoral forum hosted by the Greater San Fernando Chamber of Commerce on May 20 in Valley Glen at Los Angeles Valley College. 000
Reposted by Benjamin GamsonBenjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Want a list of five daily news stories on CA and LA politics about the June 2 election — subscribe to From the Campaign Trail. I’m on the ground attending events, interviewing candidates and talking to voters.benjamingamson.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail | Benjamin Gamson | SubstackClick to read From the Campaign Trail, by Benjamin Gamson, a Substack publication. Launched 10 days ago. 042
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Want a list of five daily news stories on CA and LA politics about the June 2 election — subscribe to From the Campaign Trail. I’m on the ground attending events, interviewing candidates and talking to voters.benjamingamson.substack.comFrom the Campaign Trail | Benjamin Gamson | SubstackClick to read From the Campaign Trail, by Benjamin Gamson, a Substack publication. Launched 10 days ago. 042
Reposted by Benjamin GamsonBenjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 21/05/2026#BREAKING: I just spoke with Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who told me she is voting for Mayor Karen Bass in her bid for re-election. Rodriguez previously had not endorsed a candidate. 011
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 21/05/2026#BREAKING: I just spoke with Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who told me she is voting for Mayor Karen Bass in her bid for re-election. Rodriguez previously had not endorsed a candidate. 011
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026#NEWS: Tom Steyer’s billionaire status looms over gubernatorial campaign ahead of June 2 electionuscannenbergmedia.comTom Steyer’s billionaire status looms over gubernatorial campaign ahead of June 2 electionCalifornia gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer rallied supporters at East Los Angeles College Wednesday with content creator Carlos Eduardo Espina and State Senator Caroline Menjivar. 020
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 12/05/2026#NEWS: Nithya Raman accuses Mayor Karen Bass of putting LA ‘up for sale to big tech’uscannenbergmedia.comNithya Raman accuses Mayor Karen Bass of putting LA ‘up for sale to big tech’City Councilmember Nithya Raman held a press conference on May 11 in Palms where she accused Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of putting LA "up for sale to big tech." 020
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 25/03/2026#BREAKING: A poll sponsored by the California Democratic Party released yesterday shows two Republicans advancing to the general election in the race for California governor. Hilton (R) - 16% Bianco (R) - 14% Porter (D) - 10% Steyer (D) - 10% Swalwell (D) - 10% Don’t know - 27% 012
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 25/03/2026#BREAKING: California gubernatorial candidate Republican Steve Hilton is calling for the suspension of federal funds to USC after debate cancellationuscannenbergmedia.comCalifornia gubernatorial candidate calls for suspension of federal funds to USC after debate cancellationAfter USC canceled the Tuesday gubernatorial debate, Republican candidate Steve Hilton called for the Department of Education to suspend federal funding to the university until an investigation takes ... 032
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 25/03/2026#BREAKING: The town hall that Steyer announced he was hosting Tuesday morning was cancelled. A spokesperson from his campaign told Annenberg Media that the event was called off “because the four candidates who were excluded for the ABC 7 debate decided not to participate.” 000
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 24/03/2026#BREAKING: Tom Steyer campaign to host forum with all gubernatorial candidates invited in DTLA following USC debate cancellationuscannenbergmedia.comTom Steyer campaign to host forum with all gubernatorial candidates invited in DTLA following USC debate cancellationTom Steyer announced today in a Zoom press conference that he would host a debate Monday evening in Los Angeles, with an independent moderator, after USC cancelled their debate set for tonight. 000
Reposted by Benjamin GamsonBenjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 05/11/2025#BREAKING: In Loudoun County, Virginia, Kamala Harris beat Trump in 2024 by 17 percentage points. Tonight, Abigail Spanberger leads by 29 percentage points with over 95% of the vote in. 0155
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 05/11/2025#BREAKING: In Loudoun County, Virginia, Kamala Harris beat Trump in 2024 by 17 percentage points. Tonight, Abigail Spanberger leads by 29 percentage points with over 95% of the vote in. 0155
Benjamin Gamson @benjamingamson.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Regardless of whether Democrat Abigail Spanberger or Republican Winsome Earle-Sears wins tonight, Virginia will elect a woman as governor for the first time. 010