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In the eyes of many Americans, California is the quintessential blue state. The Golden State is frequently discussed as the Democratic counterpoint to Republican leadership in Washington, D.C., under ...

The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.