CALWIRE Elections & Polling Report (Saturday, August 1, 2026)

By Cal Wire Politics Desk

California

David Valadao lost in the last anti-Trump blue wave. Will farmers help him win this time?
As a dairyman, David Valadao has endeared himself to the agricultural communities, even building cross-party support among Democra... — CalMatters

This embattled consumer agency went 2 years without a director. Newsom finally appointed one
CalMatters’ reporting found the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau hasn’t stopped conflicts prohibited by its own code of conduct. — CalMatters

Federal

Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race: Fox News poll
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico appears to be winning support from a sizable block of Republican voters, accordin... — The Hill

Moreno on whether Max Miller should stay on ballot after abuse claims: 'I don't know'
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sidestepped a question Friday about whether Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) should remain on the ballot after... — The Hill

Tuesday referendum tests GOP push to restrict citizen-led ballot initiatives
In a referendum Tuesday, voters are being asked to raise the bar for ballot initiatives - a measure backed by Republicans after ye...

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