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KQED Politics & Govt. Editor. Co-host of Political Breakdown. Water polo. Chocolate. apple.co/2uRdnLx

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Currently coordinating KQED's coverage of politics, especially state and national politics it relates to California. Everything from the state's reaction to policies of the Trump Administration to state and local campaigns, actions in the legislature and more. I oversee our bureau in Sacramento while also continuing to report, host radio programs and appear on KQED Newsroom, our weekly TV show.

Prior to working in journalism, I worked in campaigns and state and local government.

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As the Dust Settles on California’s Primary, November Battles Take Shape

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By Scott Shafer Verified
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Political Breakdown Home / Politics / Political Breakdown Many of California’s November matchups are set: Becerra faces Hilton for governor, Bass faces Raman for LA mayor. Jun 12, 2026 Updated 4:16 pm PT California Republican Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton waves to supporters at his primary night event on June 2, 2026 in Huntington Beach. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) Ballot counting in California is nearly complete and November matchups are coming into focus.
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Is California's Election System 'Crooked'? An Election Integrity Expert Weighs In

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By Scott Shafer Verified
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Political Breakdown Home / Politics / Political Breakdown An election integrity expert explains why California's vote counting takes so long and whether the state can do anything to improve public trust.
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Daniel Lurie’s Endorsements Are Dominating San Francisco’s Early Returns

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By Scott Shafer Verified
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Political Breakdown Home / News / Political Breakdown San Francisco’s early primary returns suggest Mayor Daniel Lurie’s endorsements are holding, a sign of his popularity and political capital. Jun 5, 2026 Mayor Daniel Lurie during a news conference on his budget proposal in San Francisco on Monday, June 01, 2026.
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