With Harris on the sideline, top Democratic candidates for California governor woo party loyalists
Briefly

During the California Democratic Party's annual convention, potential candidates for the 2026 gubernatorial race actively engaged party members, discussing key issues like housing and the cost of living. Notably absent was Kamala Harris, whose future candidacy remains uncertain and could significantly impact the race. Prominent figures like Toni Atkins and Xavier Becerra stepped into the spotlight, while a primary election looms a year away, creating a sense of anticipation among activists and voters about who will ultimately run.
People are kind of waiting to see what she's going to do. She needs to decide soon.
With the primary still a year away, the gubernatorial race is still in limbo.
The most visible candidates at the convention were former state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, and more.
All the hand-shaking and selfies were done in the absence of Harris, who would be the most prominent candidate in the race.
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