"The special election on redistricting has been certified. The closely watched decisions from former Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla have been made. Does that mean the race for California's next governor - with its primary just six months away - is ready to heat up? It's been a rather lackluster campaign thus far. One that, while it certainly is not wanting for candidates, has lacked a certain excitement."
"Those left include former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and former State Controller Betty Yee, all of whom have experience in California's executive branch. There's former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who once served as an advisor to Newsom, and billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer, whose money will enable him to put his face and name before voters, perhaps a bit more easily."
The special election on redistricting has been certified and decisions from former Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla have been made. The primary for California's next governor is six months away, yet the campaign has been lackluster and has lacked excitement despite many candidates. The Proposition 50 special election drew political attention in late 2025 and diverted focus from the gubernatorial contest. Several Democratic contenders have already left the race, while remaining figures include Xavier Becerra, Tony Thurmond, Betty Yee, Antonio Villaraigosa, Tom Steyer, Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter. Republican contenders gaining traction include Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, and polls continue to show the undecided category as the largest single response. Attorney General Rob Bonta and billionaire Rick Caruso remain possible entrants.
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