""The whole notion that voters are looking for experience and competence is not a top priority, and that's been really my wheelhouse in terms of how we grounded this campaign was based on my experience.""
""The donors have felt the chill of the polling ... and it really just came down to where I'm not going to have sufficient resources to get us to the finish line.""
Betty Yee, a former state controller, exited the 2026 governor's race after struggling to secure campaign funds and failing to gain voter support. Despite her experience and respect among Democratic activists, she did not achieve significant polling numbers. The race has been complicated by the withdrawal of other candidates, including Eric Swalwell, who faced serious allegations. Yee has not yet endorsed another candidate and plans to evaluate the remaining options before making a decision.
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