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Polling guru reports massive shift across all 50 states in midterms: ‘A huge mandate’
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Gavin Newsom just made one of his biggest moves yet on California’s death penalty
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:24 PM · 1 min read
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is making one of the biggest moves of his time in office, announcing plans to change the sentences of all 548 people condemned to death in the state. Newsom said Thursday that the sentences will become life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to his official announcement.
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