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California's 2026 Governor Race Heats Up with Multiple Candidates Announcing Campaigns.

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California's 2026 Governor Race Heats Up with Multiple Candidates Announcing Campaigns.
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California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for governor in 2026, hoping to become the first woman elected to the position in state history. Kounalakis, who already made history as the first woman to hold California's second-highest job, is giving herself a head start in fundraising for the costly campaign.

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  1. Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis announces 2026 campaign for California's top job as Newsom faces term limits  KABC-TV
  2. Eleni Kounalakis launches 2026 California governor campaign  KCRA 3
  3. Former California Controller Betty Yee says she will run to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026  San Francisco Chronicle
  4. The race to succeed Gavin Newsom has officially started already  SFGATE
  5. Eleni Kounalakis launches campaign for California governor in 2026 election  KCRA 3

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