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Political views are dictating where people decide to live or work alongside things such as cost of living and job opportunities, sparking talk of a "Great Decoupling" in which Americans sort themselves by ideology and create deeper shades of red and blue pockets across America.

First-time to long-time voters in the Sacramento area share what’s bringing them out to vote and what changes they’d like to see in future elections – from increased political action to more straightforward logistics.

Organizers say engaging the young voters requires consistent outreach and education, and deprioritizing those voters in a midterm election can have lasting implications.

The high number of contests contributes to the state’s low voter turnout — but it’s not the only reason.

After 10 years, the top-two California primary system is under fire again, but the problems may have more to do with political gamesmanship. A strategy in a state Senate district appears to have backfired.

After 10 years, the top-two California primary system is under fire again, but the problems may have more to do with political gamesmanship. A strategy in a state Senate district appears to have backfired.

After 10 years, the top-two California primary system is under fire again, but the problems may have more to do with political gamesmanship. A strategy in a state Senate district appears to have backfired. Story from @CalMatters.

After 10 years, the top-two California primary system is under fire again, but the problems may have more to do with political gamesmanship. A strategy in a state Senate district appears to have backfired.

If you need an example of just how befuddling California’s top-two primary system can be, consider the case of the $50,000 mailer sent to voters...

California's primary election won't be remembered for what happened in a sprawling state Senate district that stretches from Lake Tahoe to Death Valley.