Can you imagine a Republican winning in an electoral district in which Democrats make up 41% of the registered electorate? Seems farfetched in much of the country. As farfetched as a Democrat winning in a R+10 district.

As it does each election cycle, Independent Voter News is bringing its readers extensive coverage of the most competitive elections in California, and how independent voters will decide the future of the Golden State.

The race for California’s Assembly District 36 is shaping up to be a close contest between Republican Jeff Gonzalez and Democrat Joey Acuña, Jr.

The race for California’s Assembly District 50 has become an intense battle between two Democrats, Robert Garcia and Adam Perez, as they vie for the seat in a district that is overwhelmingly Democratic. 

The race for California’s Assembly District 57 is a head-to-head contest between two Democrats, Efren Martinez and Sade Elhawary, in a district that is strongly Democratic.  

The race for California’s Assembly District 74 has emerged as a crucial contest in Orange County, where incumbent Republican Laurie Davies is facing a formidable challenge from Democrat Chris Duncan.

The race for California’s Assembly District 75 is a key contest between two Republican candidates, Carl DeMaio and Andrew Hayes, in a district that has long been a GOP stronghold. 

The race for California’s Assembly District 79 is an all-Democratic contest between Colin Parent and LaShae Sharp-Collins, in a district that has become a stronghold for progressive politics. 

In the race for California's Senate District 19, incumbent Republican Rosilicie Ochoa-Bogh faces Democrat Lisa Middleton in what is expected to be a competitive contest. This district, which encompasses parts of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, has seen shifting political allegiances in recent years, making it a key battleground in the upcoming elections.

The race for California’s Assembly District 7 is shaping up to be a pivotal and tightly contested election, meaning it has all the makings of a race that could be decided by No Party Preference (NPP) voters.