The NorCal Ballot Box Podcast

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Gain insights on ballot measures and listen to interviews with candidates participating in your upcoming elections. The NorCal Ballot Box Podcast features a range of election-related stories, reports on the results and analyzes their implications for the forthcoming elections. Our newsroom is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive information to empower you in making informed choices with your vote.

  1. 11/07/2025

    Special Election Wrap-Up

    Now that the Nov. 4 special election has come and gone, we look at election results in Sonoma County and the Bay Area, what’s happening next with Prop. 50, hear from supporter of Petaluma’s Measure I and learn how the electorate is more diverse than ever.

  2. 11/03/2025

    California Senate leader on why he thinks Prop. 50 is crucial

    With the Nov. 4 election just a day away, 14 vote centers are open from 9 to 5; we have more on Prop. 50 from California Senate leader Mike McGuire.

  3. 10/25/2025

    Local Co-author of Prop 50 says it’s crucial in fight against Trump-led gerrymandering

    Early vote centers are opening this weekend; we have more on Prop. 50 from one of its co-authors, Santa Rosa’s Chris Rogers; and we look at how California leaders are addressing several voter concerns, including representation.

  4. 10/21/2025

    What Prop 50 Means for Sonoma County and California Voters

    In this episode of NorCal Ballot Box, we break down California’s Prop 50 - Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed congressional redistricting plan. Reporter Jeannie Kwong of CalMatters explains how the new maps could reshape representation across the state, including what it means for Sonoma County communities like Santa Rosa. Learn how this measure could affect local voices, communities of color, and the political balance heading into the November special election. (published October 20, 2025)

  5. 10/11/2025

    Special Election and Prop 50 Explained

    California voters will soon weigh in on Proposition 50 - Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2030 census. In this episode, we break down what Prop 50 means for voters, how it could reshape districts across Sonoma County, and why it’s stirring debate over partisan redistricting.

  6. 12/14/2024

    A Look Back at the November 2024 Election

    Welcome to the final installment of the NorCal Ballot Box Podcast for this election cycle. In this episode, we discuss key points of the election with Sonoma County's Registrar of Voters, Deva Proto, For more local news coverage, visit krcb.org/news

  7. 11/23/2024

    Examining Local Voter Sentiments: A KRCB and PD Election Poll pt. 4

    For the final installment in our series of Election Exit-Poll results, we sift through the data with Press Democrat local government reporter, Emma Murphy. We examine how local voters feel about the direction that their cities are headed in - and what exactly they wish to see be worked on by their local governments.

  8. 11/16/2024

    Examining Local Voter Sentiments: A KRCB and PD Election Poll pt. 3

    A continuation from last episode's discussion, we look deeper into the results that came of the joint election exit poll, reviewing what people had to say on Measure J and its supporters.

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Gain insights on ballot measures and listen to interviews with candidates participating in your upcoming elections. The NorCal Ballot Box Podcast features a range of election-related stories, reports on the results and analyzes their implications for the forthcoming elections. Our newsroom is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive information to empower you in making informed choices with your vote.

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