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Democrat Betty Yee exits the race for governor of California

Former California controller Betty Yee has exited the race for governor, dealing another blow to an already fractured Democratic field and intensifying concerns that the party could split its vote in the state's unusual "top-two" primary system.

Latin Times · Apr 21

Eric Swalwell's Fall From Grace Has Rewritten California's Governor Race, and Katie Porter May Be the Biggest Early Winner

Eric Swalwell's implosion has done more than end one of California's most closely watched gubernatorial bids. It has scrambled the 2026 governor's race, opened a fight for his supporters, and created fresh anxiety inside the Democratic Party over whether a crowded field could hand Republicans an even bigger opening in…

Latin Times · Apr 20

Swalwell’s shock exit throws California governor’s race into disarray: ‘This really tosses the table over’

The contest to replace Gavin Newsom was already bizarre – now after the downfall of its apparent frontrunner, the state’s Democrats are scrambling

The Guardian - US · Apr 14

Can’t win? Drop out: California Democrats plead with governor hopefuls as party fears Republican surge

Party worries crowded field to replace Gavin Newsom – and quirk of primary system – could open door for Republicans in November

The Guardian - US · Mar 3

Matt Mahan, mayor of San Jose, announces run for governor of California

The former tech entrepreneur joins a sprawling but stagnant field to succeed Gavin Newsom

The Guardian - US · Jan 29

Billionaire Environmental Activist Seeking To Succeed Gavin Newsom As Governor, Saying Corporations Need To Pay Their Fair Share Again

Billionaire businessman and environmental activist Tom Steyer has officially launched his campaign for California governor, joining a crowded field of Democrats and Republicans aiming to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025

California dreaming: who is running to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor?

A total of 150 candidates have submitted paperwork, but here are the frontrunners for the election

The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2025

Rep. Eric Swalwell swipes at Trump as he joins crowded California governor's race

Swalwell said he wants to "keep the worst president in history out of our homes, out of our streets, and out of our lives."

Axios · Nov 21, 2025

Billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer announces run for California governor

Steyer, who ran to be Democratic presidential nominee in 2020, joins crowded field seeking to replace Gavin Newsom

The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2025

Progressive billionaire Tom Steyer enters crowded race for California governor  - Roll Call

Democrat Tom Steyer, who ran for president in 2020, has entered the crowded race to be the next governor of California. 

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025