"It is with a full heart and even more commitment than ever that I am choosing to not run for governor of California next year,"
"I choose not just to stay in the Senate. I choose to stay in this fight because the constitution is worth fighting for. Our fundamental rights are worth fighting for. Our core values are worth fighting for. The American dream is worth fighting for,"
"I've tried to do my part in fighting against these attacks both here in Washington and back home in California,"
"These are not normal times. We deserve better than this."
Sen. Alex Padilla announced he will not run for California governor next year and will remain in the U.S. Senate. He said he will focus on countering President Trump's agenda in Congress. He emphasized staying in the Senate to defend the Constitution, fundamental rights, core values, and the American dream. He said the decision followed an outpouring of support and encouragement to run over the past two months. He said he has tried to fight attacks in Washington and in California. He said these are not normal times and that people deserve better.
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