"Betty Yee, who has consistently polled in the single digits and well behind several other candidates, announced Monday that she is ending her campaign."
"Pressure has been mounting from Democratic Party leaders for the lowest-polling candidates in the crowded race to bow out gracefully as the June 2 primary nears."
"New polling found Tom Steyer and former Congresswoman Katie Porter gaining some percentage points, along with former health secretary and Attorney General Xavier Becerra."
"A scenario in which the two Republicans are the two highest vote-getters in June is increasingly unlikely, with a Democrat-vs-Republican ballot in November appearing more probable."
Betty Yee has ended her campaign for California governor, following Eric Swalwell's exit due to sexual assault allegations. Despite her long political career, Yee struggled to gain voter support and funding. Pressure from Democratic leaders is mounting for low-polling candidates to withdraw as the primary approaches. Polling indicates that Tom Steyer and Katie Porter are gaining traction, while a Democrat versus Republican ballot in November appears likely. The identity of the leading Democrat remains uncertain as the race evolves.
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