
California holds a pivotal role in the annals of world history, serving as a crucible for diverse cultures, innovation, and societal shifts. Join us for California 175!
The Online Home of California's Political History
By Alex Vassar
California holds a pivotal role in the annals of world history, serving as a crucible for diverse cultures, innovation, and societal shifts. Join us for California 175!
The highest vote count for a State Senator was in 1958, when Richard Richards ran unopposed for reelection and won with more than 1.4 million votes. At the time, State Senate districts were apportioned by county rather than population, and Richards represented the entirety of Los Angeles County (which now contains parts of 14 Senate […]