Politics Reporter
Grace Hase
Grace Hase is the politics reporter for Bay Area News Group. She is a lifelong Bay Area resident and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in investigative reporting and political science. Before joining the Bay Area News Group she covered San Jose City Hall, housing, transportation and the COVID-19 pandemic for Metro Silicon Valley/San Jose Inside.
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Amid wealthy opponents’ ad blitz, Prop. 40 is losing ground
A majority of likely voters now oppose Proposition 40, while measures on voter ID and environmental review also trail.

San Jose man charged in Trump DOJ voting crackdown says he’s never voted
The Justice Department charged more than two dozen foreign nationals on Monday with illegally voting or registering to vote.

Rep. Liccardo’s new plan to reinstate TPS for Afghan refugees
Once considered rare, discharge petitions have become more common during the Trump era.

Is your phone being flooded with political text messages? Here’s what you need to know
Political text messages are becoming an increasingly popular way for campaigns to connect with voters.

Who’s donating to the billionaire-backed group that has raised almost $300 million to fight the wealth tax?
Building a Better California raised $45 million last week alone.

Bay Area transit tax: Younger adults and renters most supportive, poll finds
A new poll finds 48% support for the Regional Transit Measure, revealing divisions over whether residents should pay more to preserve Bay Area public transportation.

10 new cities? Hilton and Becerra clash over California housing plans in sole debate
Becerra and Hilton are only scheduled to meet once on the debate stage.

Who are the candidates running for lieutenant governor, California’s No. 2 job?
Democratic state Treasurer Fiona Ma and Republican former state Sen. Gloria Romero emerged from the primary.

3 people shot on East Bay BART station platform; police search for second suspect
BART service between Antioch and Pittsburg was closed for about six hours.

Becerra vs. Hilton: Where California’s 2026 governor candidates stand on housing, taxes, and the DMV
California voters have a choice between Democratic and Republican candidates' visions for their state.