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Midterm elections might not determine the next president of the United States, but the upcoming elections still have a lot at stake for voters everywhere.

While imperfect, Newsom is the only candidate who is both qualified and exemplifies the ideals of California’s majority.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday, placing a moratorium on water shut-offs for nonpayment to residential homes and small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This November, Berkeley voters have the opportunity to bring their city new representation at the state level. There are several critical seats up for election, including governor, secretary of state and state Assembly member in the 15th District — and Californians must to do their civic duty by showing up to the polls.

“Slow Burn,” a Slate podcast, focuses on political scandals. Season one covered the Watergate scandal of former president Richard Nixon. Season two moves on to Bill Clinton’s impeachment, the ultimate result of his affair with Lewinsky.

The UC Board of Regents will convene Wednesday and Thursday to vote on the addition of a student adviser position to the board and a professional degree supplemental tuition increase.

In all likelihood, this election will send you to Sacramento alongside a lopsided state Legislature, perhaps even one with a supermajority. It will be tempting, of course, to work exclusively with the majority party. Such a practice will surely prove convenient, but this is not what California needs or deserves.