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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Betty Yee exits CA governor bid as Swalwell withdrawal reshapes race

Former California state controller Betty Yee suspended her bid for governor weeks before the June 2 primary after failing to break into the top tier and facing fundraising challenges; her exit comes a week after former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell withdrew amid sexual misconduct allegations, leaving Katie Porter as the remaining prominent female candidate in a crowded Democratic field as the primary approaches, with Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer and Republican frontrunners also in the race.

via Fox News|

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politics-california1 month ago•7 min saved

Betty Yee exits California governor race amid fundraising hurdles

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.

via Los Angeles Times|

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politics3 months ago•33 min saved

Calif. Democrats chase a party endorsement amid a crowded gubernatorial field

At the California Democratic Party endorsement convention, nine Democrats vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom entered a marathon process with little expectation of earning the party’s endorsement, which requires 60% of about 3,500 delegates. Early results put Rep. Eric Swalwell in the lead around 24%, with Betty Yee and Xavier Becerra trailing, but no candidate near the threshold. The sprawling field and fundraising dynamics raise questions about narrowing the field ahead of the June primary and the risk of a GOP lockout in November.

via CalMatters|

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