CALWIRE Elections & Polling Report (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

California

Thousands of California state workers walk off the job in contract dispute with Newsom
The largest union in California state government held a one-day strike, drawing thousands of workers off the job. It's pressing Go... — CalMatters

Why are California state workers so mad at Gavin Newsom? Spoiler alert: Pay cuts
California state workers say they're tired of governors balancing the budget "on their backs" and are beginning a statewide state... — CalMatters

Federal

Clergy in swing states are training to help maintain order on Election Day
In swing states, clergy of all faiths are training as Election Day "poll chaplains," to be stationed 100 feet from some... — NPR Politics

Why the fate of California’s wealth tax could be decided well after the election
Proposition 40 has a gauntlet to run to succeed, including surviving two poison-pill propositions. If it passes, it will probably... — CalMatters

U.S., Israel may attack Iran post-elections. And, SpaceX and Tesla consider merging
The U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-elections attack on Iran, an anonymous source tells NPR. And, Elon Musk consi... — NPR Politics

Trump’s crackdown on immigrant voting in California is a ploy to influence election
President Donald Trump wants California to segregate 20,000 ballots, claiming they may come from noncitizens. Federal officers cha...

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