All articles tagged with #2026 gubernatorial race
Former California state Controller Betty Yee dropped out of the 2026 governor’s race due to weak donor support and a lack of traction in a crowded field; she had raised about $583,000 in 2025, did not endorse another candidate yet, and noted that California’s top-two primary and expensive media markets made it hard to compete.
A recent poll shows Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani leading in the NYC mayoral race with 46% support, despite some unpopular policy positions, and highlights a competitive 2026 gubernatorial race with Elise Stefanik slightly ahead of Kathy Hochul, reflecting New York's divided political landscape.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions are being challenged by San Jose Mayor Steven Mahan, who criticizes Newsom's focus and leadership, sparking speculation about Mahan's own political aspirations and highlighting internal Democratic tensions ahead of the 2026 election.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to appoint State Senator Jay Collins as the new lieutenant governor, a move that could position Collins as a potential challenger in the 2026 gubernatorial race and possibly oppose Trump-endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds.