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Bass Maintains LA Lead, Runoff Risk as Becerra Climbs in California Governor Poll
politics12 days ago

Bass Maintains LA Lead, Runoff Risk as Becerra Climbs in California Governor Poll

In Emerson College Polling’s latest survey, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass leads the mayoral field with about 30% but remains short of a majority, making a runoff with Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman likely; Pratt is at 22% and Raman at 20%. In California’s governor race, Xavier Becerra has surged to 19% with Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton tied at 17%, signaling a tight primary as undecided voters shrink ahead of the June 2 vote.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-governor#emerson-college#los-angeles
California governor debate exposes fault lines as Becerra faces heat over healthcare and donors
politics20 days ago

California governor debate exposes fault lines as Becerra faces heat over healthcare and donors

CNN's two-hour Los Angeles debate placed Xavier Becerra under heavy attack over his HHS tenure and campaign-finance ties, while rivals sparred on single-payer health care and California’s CalCare concept, sanctuary-state policy, housing, and a proposed billionaire tax; with no clear frontrunner in a sprawling field, the high-stakes race for California’s next governor remains volatile ahead of the June primary.

via Los Angeles Times|
#calcare#california-governor#housing-affordability
CNN debate puts California governor hopefuls on the firing line over housing, costs and Trump-era policy
politics20 days ago

CNN debate puts California governor hopefuls on the firing line over housing, costs and Trump-era policy

Seven California governor candidates faced CNN in Monterey Park, trading sharp lines on housing affordability, energy, AI, healthcare, and immigration. Xavier Becerra touted his experience and readiness to fight the Trump administration, Antonio Villaraigosa pressed for reform, Steve Hilton attacked Democratic policies, Tom Steyer pushed tax reforms and anti‑corporate stands, and Chad Bianco defended his law‑enforcement record while keeping questions about his Oath Keepers ties in play. The lively debate highlighted policy divides as mail ballots arrive and the field narrows in the race.

via Los Angeles Times|
#becerra#california-governor#gubernatorial-debate
Democrats Question Harris’s 2028 Bid, Hint a California Governorship Could Have Helped
politics23 days ago

Democrats Question Harris’s 2028 Bid, Hint a California Governorship Could Have Helped

Democrats are warning Kamala Harris about a potential 2028 presidential run, arguing she would face a substantial burden defending her past DC record and that a California governorship could have been a stronger path; the party is divided as Harris weighs a national bid amid a competitive California governor race and lingering concerns about nominating her.

via New York Post|
#2028-election#california-governor#democratic-party
Becerra rides momentum and money into California governor race as endorsements pile up
politics1 month ago

Becerra rides momentum and money into California governor race as endorsements pile up

Xavier Becerra is gaining steam in California’s governor race, buoyed by high-profile endorsements (including Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas) and a recent poll bump that put him level with Tom Steyer after Eric Swalwell dropped out; his fundraising has surged with over $1 million raised on ActBlue in a week from mostly first-time donors, signaling a growing grassroots movement ahead of the June 2 primary.

via Yahoo|
#becerra#california-governor#endorsements
Betty Yee exits California governor race amid fundraising hurdles
politics-california1 month ago

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|
#2026-gubernatorial-race#betty-yee#california-governor
Mahan pushes temporary gas tax pause to ease California pumps
politics2 months ago

Mahan pushes temporary gas tax pause to ease California pumps

San Jose Mayor and California gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan urged a temporary suspension of the state’s gas tax to provide relief as California pump prices near $5.50 per gallon. He argued that working families are strained by fuel costs and that Californians shouldn’t subsidize global conflicts, tying high prices to a California-specific tax and climate-fee structure while pitching affordability as a key issue in his campaign.

via New York Post|
#california#california-governor#gas-prices
california-politics3 months ago

Money, Media, and a Broad Field Lift Swalwell and Steyer in California’s Governor Race

With no breakout candidate in California’s open Democratic governor race, Rep. Eric Swalwell and billionaire Tom Steyer have surged into the top tier in recent polls. Swalwell has gained visibility through cable news presence and a strong endorsement from Sen. Adam Schiff, while Steyer has saturated major media markets with ads, leveraging his wealth to stay front and center. The field remains unsettled, helping both veterans’ campaigns to endure, though Porter remains a contender and other rivals attack them to slow momentum.

via Politico|
#california-governor#california-politics#campaign-ads
politics3 months ago

Tech backers pour millions into late-entry CA governor bid

Silicon Valley executives and investors have channeled about $3.3 million into a committee backing San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s bid for California governor, a critical boost as he tries to close a wide gap in a crowded, high-spend race. The independent expenditure group includes $1 million gifts from Michael Seibel and Marc Merrill (and $500,000 from Neil Mehta) and has booked considerable airtime, underscoring tech industry influence in California politics ahead of the June 2 primary.

via Politico|
#california#california-governor#campaign-finance
San Jose Mayor Sets Sights on California Governor's Race
politics3 months ago

San Jose Mayor Sets Sights on California Governor's Race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced his bid for California governor, arguing he can tackle homelessness, housing affordability, and crime by applying his city-government experience to the state. He has already drawn a notable endorsement from Rep. Sam Liccardo and has built statewide visibility through TV appearances and a conservative-leaning advocacy group. The race features a crowded Democratic field including Eric Swalwell, Katie Porter, Betty Yee, Tony Thurmond, Xavier Becerra, Ian Calderon, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Tom Steyer; recent internal polling cited by the San José Spotlight shows no clear front-runner, with Porter leading around 14%, Swalwell at 11%, and Mahan around 5%, indicating a wide-open contest for the June primary.

via sanjosespotlight.com|
#california-governor#campaign-endorsements#homelessness
politics9 months ago

Senator Padilla Keeps Options Open for California Governor Race

California Senator Alex Padilla has left open the possibility of running for governor, which could significantly impact the state's gubernatorial race, currently featuring several Democratic candidates and no clear frontrunner. Despite not confirming his candidacy, Padilla's potential entry would shake up the race and position him as a high-profile contender, without needing to resign from his Senate seat.

via Politico|
#california-governor#election#padilla
politics9 months ago

Katie Porter Leads California Governor's Race with Kamala Harris Support

A recent poll shows Katie Porter leading the California governor's race among Democrats, with 21% support, boosted by her visibility and support from white and Asian voters, especially in a crowded field lacking Kamala Harris's influence. Other candidates like Becerra and Villaraigosa follow, while support for Kounalakis and others remains low.

via Politico|
#california-governor#democratic-field#katie-porter
politics9 months ago

Kamala Harris Critiques System, Discusses Future and Climate Advocacy

Kamala Harris announced she will not run for California governor, citing a desire to avoid the broken political system and focus on engaging with people directly. She plans to travel, listen, and share her experiences in a new memoir about her 107-day 2024 presidential campaign, while emphasizing the importance of collective effort in democracy and reflecting on her time in office and her views on current political challenges.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#2024-presidential-campaign#california-governor#kamala-harris