A few moments of controversy have touched an otherwise sleepy, wide open race to be California’s next governor.
Tag: 2026 Election
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East Bay Congressman Swalwell announces bid for governor
The East Bay Democrat launched his gubernatorial bid on national television, citing opposition to President Trump and pledging to focus on housing and jobs.
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Billionaire activist Tom Steyer joins race to succeed Newsom as California governor
Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer raised his profile as a foe to President Donald Trump when he spent $13 million on ads touting Proposition 50. Now, Steyer is jumping in the 2026 California governor’s race.
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They want to be California’s next governor. Here’s what they’d do about health care
What will California’s next governor do about health care? Four Democrats in the race say answering the Trump Administration’s cuts and making care affordable is important. But they disagree about how to pay for that.
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Kounalakis becomes latest Democrat to drop run for governor
Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis was trailing in polling and fundraising in a crowded field of Democrats seeking to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom when he is termed out next year.