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Eric Swalwell’s withdrawal from California’s governor race reshapes a crowded Democratic field with no clear front-runner. Strategists say billionaire Tom Steyer and former congresswoman Katie Porter stand to gain the most from Swalwell’s exit, while the Democratic bench in the state looks thinner, potentially setting up a two-Republican general election in California as contenders vie for Swalwell’s supporters.
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.
Eleni Kounalakis has dropped out of the California governor's race to focus on a downballot campaign for state treasurer, aiming to impact the state's financial future, which opens opportunities for other candidates and shifts the political landscape.
Rhode Island and Utah are holding special primary elections for US House seats. In Rhode Island, a crowded Democratic field is vying to succeed Democrat David Cicilline in the state's 1st Congressional District. In Utah, Republicans will decide their nominee in the state's 2nd Congressional District, which GOP Rep. Chris Stewart is expected to vacate. Both seats are not expected to change party hands in November, so the outcome of the primaries will be critical in determining the next members of Congress.