CalMatters’ 2025 special election Voter Guide reached more voters, thanks to partnerships across the state

CalMatters’ 2025 special election Voter Guide reached more voters, thanks to partnerships across the state

In summary CalMatters produced a nonpartisan voter guide for the Prop. 50 special election, and brought it to more readers across the state thanks to newsroom partners. CalMatters was already planning its coverage of the 2026 midterm and gubernatorial elections when, in August, the California Legislature approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal for a surprise special election on Proposition 50. Our team of reporters, editors, data journalists, deve…