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fromFortune
12 hours ago
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Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor, rocking wide-open contest | Fortune

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fromSan Jose Spotlight
12 hours ago

Is Matt Mahan's campaign for California governor losing steam? - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan faces challenges in the California governor's race, including low polling, internal tensions, and a controversial fundraising strategy.
SF politics
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor, rocking wide-open contest | Fortune

Swalwell's exit from the California governor race creates uncertainty as rivals vie for his supporters amid serious allegations against him.
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fromIntelligencer
11 hours ago

Swalwell Implosion Creates Whole New Race for California Governor

Eric Swalwell's campaign collapse due to misconduct allegations has reshaped California's gubernatorial race, opening opportunities for other candidates.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

GOP's best shot at California governor's office in decades mired in angry internal debate

The California Republican gubernatorial race has intensified with fierce competition between candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco ahead of the 2026 election.
#california-politics
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
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fromMission Local
2 months ago

They want to be the next California governor. At Bayview debate, it was hard to tell them apart.

Six Democrats and one Republican clashed in a crowded California gubernatorial debate where candidates emphasized immigration, affordability, transparency, and personal backgrounds.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

Swalwell supporters scramble after he drops out of governor's race. Who will benefit?

Democratic leaders are seeking a new frontrunner after Eric Swalwell's resignation amid serious allegations.
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fromMission Local
14 hours ago

Chakrabarti's new poll puts him closer to Wiener heading into June primary

Saikat Chakrabarti is trailing Scott Wiener by five points in a poll for California's 11th congressional district primary.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'Revolution' or 'chaos': The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco represent contrasting Republican approaches in California's gubernatorial race, with potential for significant political change.
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fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Donald Trump Just Gave California Democrats a Big, Fat Gift

California Democrats face a dilemma with multiple candidates diluting their vote, risking a Republican lockout in the primary.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 hours ago

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct toward an employee.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations

Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations from multiple women, which he denies as false.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor

Sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell prompt calls for his resignation and have significantly impacted his gubernatorial campaign.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

CA gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell denies 'false' accusations of inappropriate behavior

Eric Swalwell denies allegations of inappropriate behavior with female staffers ahead of California's primary election.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Fighting assault allegations, Rep. Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor

Eric Swalwell suspends his California gubernatorial campaign amid false sexual assault allegations from four women, vowing to fight the claims outside of his campaign.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 hours ago

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct toward an employee.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations

Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations from multiple women, which he denies as false.
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

LAUSD strike still on for Tuesday despite tentative agreements with two of three unions

The protracted talks means that families of 390,000 students still must scramble to make contingency plans for their children Tuesday - and some 70,000 workers, including teachers and school principals, don't know if they will be at work or on a picket line.
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fromUSA TODAY
18 hours ago

Democrats won't win elections from the For You page | Opinion

Democratic candidates must enhance their social media strategies and focus on effective messaging to compete with Republicans.
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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

District 8 Supervisor Race Calls for Leadership Grounded in Public Service - San Francisco Bay Times

Leadership in District 8 focuses on community connection, housing stability, and public safety to improve lives and honor the legacy of queer life.
fromBleacher Nation
2 days ago

Can I Bet Politics on DraftKings and FanDuel in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

In the United States, you generally cannot place a real-money bet on an election using the standard DraftKings or FanDuel Sportsbook apps due to strict regulations.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

San Jose District 7 candidates square off at public forum - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates for San Jose City Council District 7 emphasize public safety, homelessness, and quality of life, with differing views on the district's needs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Democrats Believe Kamala Harris Is Less Electable' Than Mark Cuban: NEW POLL

A survey by Yale Polling discovered that just 55% of Democrats found Harris to be a highly electable candidate in 2028, while 58% found Cuban to be highly electable.
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fromsfist.com
4 hours ago

More People Filmed Paying For Forged Signatures on Pro-Billionaire Petitions in SF

Individuals are illegally paying for forged signatures on petitions related to the Billionaire Tax initiative in California.
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fromMission Local
4 days ago

Meet the S.F. School Board Candidates: What is your #1 priority?

The San Francisco School Board election features incumbent Phil Kim facing challengers Virginia Cheung and Brandee Marckmann after a significant teachers' strike.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor

California Republican party delegates did not endorse a candidate for governor as neither top candidate received 60% support.
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fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Saturday Links: Pelosi, Other Leaders Call For Swalwell to Withdraw From Governor's Race

Police shot Joaquin Anthony Pereyra, a schizophrenic man, after he refused to drop a pellet gun mistaken for a real firearm.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor's race

California Democrats risk losing the gubernatorial election due to too many candidates splitting votes and no clear front-runner.
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fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Voters Largely Disinterested In Governor's Race

California governor's race faces low awareness and canceled debate, impacting Democrats, while a ransomware attack and high gas prices add to local concerns.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Fifteen bucks a signature: the crisis of money in US politics is growing | Katrina vanden Heuvel

California's billionaire tax opposition has led to a surge in signature collection payments, highlighting the influence of wealth in politics.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor's race

California Democrats risk losing the gubernatorial election due to too many candidates splitting votes and no clear front-runner.
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fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Voters Largely Disinterested In Governor's Race

California governor's race faces low awareness and canceled debate, impacting Democrats, while a ransomware attack and high gas prices add to local concerns.
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Debate Solutions to Wildfire-Driven Crisis | KQED

One real benchmark would be that there would be less interest in the insurance commissioners position. Because it's always been kind of under-the-radar. It's become so high-profile because of all the problems that we have.
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fromCalifornia Post
11 hours ago

Top Trump official roasts gloating California gov. candidate after Swalwell exit

Katie Porter faces scrutiny over past abusive behavior amid sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell, impacting her gubernatorial campaign.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Here's the final list of candidates for L.A. city elections

Fourteen candidates qualified to run for Los Angeles mayor in the June 2 primary, including incumbent Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, with seven City Council incumbents facing challengers.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Here's the final list of candidates for L.A. city elections

Fourteen candidates qualified to run for Los Angeles mayor in the June 2 primary, including incumbent Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, with seven City Council incumbents facing challengers.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid misconduct allegations

Swalwell suspends his campaign for Governor, citing past mistakes and false allegations.
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fromSan Jose Inside
5 days ago

Here's a Look at the Tax Payments and Reported Incomes of Top Governor Candidates

Tom Steyer reported a total income of $39 million in 2024, surpassing all his major opponents combined.
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fromKqed
1 month ago

Some Gubernatorial Candidates Taking Different Path in Run for Governor | KQED

National media exposure and social media enable congressional members to build widespread voter recognition beyond their districts, fundamentally changing political campaigning strategies.
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fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: It's been decades since California had a governor's race like this one. That was a shocker

The current gubernatorial race is the most open since 1998, reminiscent of Gray Davis's unexpected victory.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: Will or won't he? A lot rides on a Trump endorsement in California governor's race

Trump's endorsement could significantly influence the California gubernatorial race, favoring candidates Chad Bianco or Steve Hilton.
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fromAxios
2 weeks ago

"She goes first": Newsom dances around Kamala rivalry on "The Axios Show"

Newsom supports Harris but suggests a tougher Democratic approach for 2028, hinting at his own potential candidacy.
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Health care sales tax campaign under investigation

The FPPC wants to know if county government funds were used on Measure A campaign mailers, following complaints from the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

ABC7, USC to host California gubernatorial debate on March 24

ABC7 is partnering with the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future to host a gubernatorial debate featuring six candidates vying to become California's next governor. "Your Voice, Your Vote: Race for Governor 2026" will take place Tuesday, March 24, at 5 p.m. and will be moderated by ABC7 anchor Marc Brown.
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fromsfist.com
2 months ago
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Seven Candidates for Governor Spar at San Francisco Debate, But It Was a Lackluster and Forgettable Affair

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
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Seven Candidates for Governor Spar at San Francisco Debate, But It Was a Lackluster and Forgettable Affair

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fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Obama urged Newsom on California's Prop 50 redistricting push

Obama's support for Prop 50 marks a shift towards a more confrontational Democratic strategy in response to Republican tactics.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Republicans top California's confounding race for governor, new poll shows

Two Republican candidates lead in California's 2026 gubernatorial race despite the state's Democratic dominance, with Democrats fragmented and uninspired by their crowded candidate field.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race

California Democratic Party Chair warns lagging candidates to exit race to prevent vote-splitting that could allow two Republicans to advance under the state's top-two primary system.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Crowded race: 10 candidates official running to be your next governor of California

California's gubernatorial primary features ten candidates, the most competitive field in years, with no clear frontrunner and potential for multiple Democrats to advance to the general election.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race

California Democratic Party Chair warns lagging candidates to exit race to prevent vote-splitting that could allow two Republicans to advance under the state's top-two primary system.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Crowded race: 10 candidates official running to be your next governor of California

California's gubernatorial primary features ten candidates, the most competitive field in years, with no clear frontrunner and potential for multiple Democrats to advance to the general election.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Democrats fear being locked out of the November governor's race. Could it lead to changes in California's top-two primary system?

California's top-two primary system risks shutting out Democrats from the gubernatorial general election if the party vote splits among eight candidates, potentially allowing two Republicans to advance.
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fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: State's Top Democrat Tells Too-Large Plethora of Governor Candidates to Drop Out of Race

The Bay Area receives $8.8 million in state transit funding ahead of World Cup games at Levi's Stadium, while Democratic primary candidates face pressure to withdraw to prevent vote splitting.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Democrats must hash out viable candidates for governor

Democrats must coordinate to secure a top-two primary spot and guard against vote-suppression threats; schools should adopt high-expectations, data-driven practices to overcome obstacles.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Judge gubernatorial candidates by their stand on utilities

Elect a governor who refuses utility donations and appoints commissioners to strictly regulate investor-owned utilities to ensure reliable service and lower rates.
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