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The Mercury News - Politics

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Santa Clara County DA challenger rallies supporters to criticize recent actions

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The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes

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Takeaways from the final California governor's debate before the June 2 election

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Several candidates look to replace Nancy Pelosi in US House race

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Wicks faces two challengers in District 14 reelection bid

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Alameda County settles wrongful termination lawsuit against DA's office

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Money starts to shape race for Aisha Wahab's East Bay state Senate seat

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Apple, Google crushed California bill that helped smaller rivals

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Bay Area News Group's endorsement guide to California's June 2 Primary

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A bipartisan effort to reform California's top-two primary system is underway

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