The DOJ is giving California counties 48 hours to verify ballots.
With less than two months until Election Day, a new poll in the race for California governor shows Xavier Becerra's significant lead over Steve Hilton widening.
For California voters, the immediate takeaway is simple: The state's vote-by-mail system remains unchanged. The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections.
Republican Steve Hilton made a bold pledge to abolish California's Department of Motor Vehicles if elected.
Democrats in 23 states and the District of Columbia sued to block the order.
Becerra unveiled the proposal Tuesday at POLITICO's Sacramento Summit, saying his plan would offer free electricity during a designated midday window. The Democrat said he would work with the regulators, energy providers and other stakeholders to determine how this would be paid, but didn't outline a funding plan.