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Who leads the California governor’s race? New poll finds crowded field
A new poll finds Democratic former congresswoman Katie Porter is leading a crowded field in the 2026 California governor’s race, after former Vice President Kamala Harris announced last month she would not seek the state’s highest office.
How California governor race is shaking out without Kamala Harris
Is it Katie Porter’s race to lose? Is there a new avenue for a strong GOP contender? The former VP is shaping the race by not joining it.
Lt. Governor Kounalakis Abandons California Governor’s Race
California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis has ended her campaign for governor, announcing that she will instead be running for State Treasurer.
Libby Schaaf drops out of 2026 state treasurer race after Kounalakis drops in
Schaaf announced in an online post Friday that “after conferring with my closest supporters,” she had decided to drop out of the 2026 race and Kounalakis her approval. Kounalakis also announced Friday she would drop out of the governor’s race and instead run for treasurer. Schaaf first announced her campaign in March last year.
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis becomes 2nd prominent Democrat to drop out of California governor's race
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis has dropped out of the 2026 governor's race and is instead running for another state office.
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis ends 2026 bid for California governor, launches campaign for treasurer
California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced that she is ending her campaign to run for governor in 2026.
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis drops out of governor's race, pivots to run for treasurer
Her exit from the governor's race creates an opening for other candidates to build relationships and secure contributions from well-heeled Bay Area donors.
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Announces That She Is Dropping Out of the 2026 Race for Governor
Eleni Kounalakis, the Democratic current Lieutenant Governor, announced that she will be joining the race for State Treasurer, and dropping out of the race for governor
Lt. Gov. Kounalakis announces switch for governor's race to treasurer
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis Friday announced she was ending her campaign for governor in the 2026 election and will run for treasurer instead.
California lieutenant governor drops out of governor's race to set sights on another office
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis is dropping out of the race for governor to run for another elected office. In a statement posted to X Friday morning, the Democrat said she plans to run for state treasurer in 2026 after ending her run to succeed Gov.
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis drops out of California governor’s race
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, who launched a gubernatorial bid more than two years ago, is dropping out and running for state treasurer instead.
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Trump's war with Gavin Newsom could make or break the California governor's political future
EXCLUSIVE: California Gov. Gavin Newsom's handling of his feud with President Donald Trump could be make or break for his ...
Large number of voters undecided in governor’s race and about congressional redistricting, new poll finds
Former Rep. Katie Porter and conservative commentator Steve Hilton lead in the 2026 governor's race, according to a new poll.
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Governor Newsom, State and Jewish Caucus Leadership Condemn Trump DOJ’s $1 Billion Demand from UCLA
California Governor Gavin Newsom and other state leaders condemned the Trump administration's alleged $1 billion political shakedown of the University of California, which they characterized as an ...
Newsom calls Trump's $1 billion UCLA settlement offer extortion, says California won't bow
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Saturday that a $1 billion settlement offer by President ...
‘No obvious front-runner.’ Why Harris’ exit has scrambled the race for California governor
With Kamala Harris out of the California governor's race, other candidates are jockeying to be seen as the new front runner.
After Harris shake up, here’s where San Diego’s Toni Atkins stands in wide open California governor’s race
On Saturday, Atkins held her first show of force in the governor’s race, with supporters packing into a new campaign headquarters in Mission Hills ...
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As President Trump and Texas Republicans Push ‘Rigged’ Congressional Maps to Seize Power, Governor Gavin Newsom and California Leaders Host Texas Officials in Their Fight ...
As President Trump and Texas Republicans Push ‘Rigged’ Congressional Maps to Seize Power, Governor Gavin Newsom and California Leaders Host Texas Officials in Their Fight to Protect Democracy ...
California escalates Texas redistricting fight with November ballot measure
California's governor said on Friday he will ask voters to approve a ballot measure in November redrawing the state's ...