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CA Gov Race & the Fight for Democratic Party's Future

California's Problems Take Center Stage in Tense Debate

Why Californians Are Leaving--and What Newsom Can't Hide

Gavin Newsom is hiring a New York PR firm to sell California - ahead of his likely presidential bid - at a cost to taxpayers of $19 million.

Is California Really Going To Elect a GOP Governor?

‘Unconstitutional Stop Nick Shirley Act’ Pushed by California Democrats

After independent journalist Nick Shirley sparked a national news cycle in January over alleged state-administered fraud, California lawmakers have moved to restrict the activities...

Progressives' Big Dilemma in California Governor's Race

Much of the strategic buzz over the strangely low-profile yet high-stakes California gubernatorial race has revolved around two issues.

The Newsom Nightmare: Why California’s Elites Refuse to Face Reality

Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his vi...

Takeaways From California’s ‘Most Diverse’ Governor’s Debate

Pomona College set the stage for the CBS California Governor’s Debate where candidates sparred over residents’ most pressing issues The post Takeaways From California’s ‘Most Diver...

California Screamin': Media Begins Taking Notice of Dem Disaster

Newsom, Top Dems Making Moves in CA Governor Race

California Democratic leaders have shifted their strategy to prevent their party from being locked out of the governor's race: Instead of thinking about consolidating the field, th...

Who Should Be the Next Governor of California?

Times Opinion convened a panel of state experts to weigh in on the primary.

The California Governor's Race Is a Debacle

News Analysis: Uncertainty, frustration define messy midterm battles for mayor, governor and Congress

California's primary election has been buffeted by a lack of front-runners, redrawn political maps, party infighting and competing voter resentment for President Trump and the stat...

Pomona Debate 2026: The California Dream Is Dying—Clear Winners, Clear Losers

Tuesday night’s chaotic California gubernatorial debate at Pomona College was marked by constant interruptions and deep voter frustration. Drew Allen, The Daily Signal’s California...

California Advances Controversial ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’

California Assembly Bill 2624, dubbed by critics the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” passed the California Assembly on Tuesday, raising concerns among opponents that undercover journalism...

California’s June 2 Elections Offer Rare Potential for Conservative Gains

As Californians count their primary votes Tuesday night, three results could advance conservatism in the once-Golden State. If Spencer Pratt secures first or second place in Los An...

Here’s what to know about the California governor race.

Newsom's 'Political Assassin' Discussing Plea Deal with Prosecutors

Fantasy Land vs. Reality: California Debate Exposes One-Party Failure

Wednesday’s California gubernatorial debate in San Francisco laid bare the results of 16 years of one-party Democrat rule: sky-high gas prices, tent cities, crumbling roads, and de...

GAV’S GRIPE SESSION: Newsom Privately Trashing Dems in Cali Gov Race

Gav’s not exactly impressed.

Daily Signal Expands to California With New State Bureau

The Daily Signal is expanding its state-level reporting with the launch of a new California bureau, adding a team of journalists dedicated to original reporting,... Read More The p...

California's woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor

It's the first time in a generation that California has a wide-open contest for the heavily Democratic state's highest office, with more than 50 names on the ballot.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces action to safeguard state’s elections

According to a press release obtained by NBC News, this is to announce "new efforts to safeguard California's elections from potential interference as threats from federal official...

Chaos in California: state braces for its most turbulent election in years

There is little sign of clarity in the closing stretch of a campaign season for governor, Congress and LA mayorCalifornians are frustrated and underwhelmed heading into Tuesday’s p...