SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Does he want to be called California Gov. Rob Bonta?
California’s attorney general last week told the San Francisco Chronicle’s Emily Hoeven that he is “seriously considering” a run for the seat that Gov. Gavin Newsom will vacate in 2026. The Bee was unable to independently confirm that statement.
While Bonta has yet to form a candidate campaign committee for the office, he would be a formidable challenger should he choose to run. In 2022, Bonta, who was appointed by Newsom, won an election to a full term as attorney general with 57% of the vote.
