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Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots. Former Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra surges, and former state Controller Betty Yee drops o...

Becerra Leads California Jungle Primary

A new Los Angeles Times/UC Berkeley Poll in California finds Xavier Becerra (D) leading the gubernatorial race with 25%, followed by Steve Hilton (R) at 21% and Tom Steyer (D) at 1...

California gubernatorial frontrunners clash in high-stakes debate as early voting gets under way

Republican and Democratic candidates met again in race shaped by Eric Swalwell’s exit and Xavier Becerra’s riseSeven of the leading contenders in California’s unexpectedly dramatic...

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.

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 candidates still in the running for California governor

The race for California governor has been upended this week by Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit.

The Final Stretch: Becerra and Hilton Surge Ahead

With days to go before the June 2 primary, California's chaotic governor's race has finally settled on its expected top-two, setting up a rare cross-party showdown in one of the na...

Leading Candidates For California Governor Jostle In Critical Debate

Six leading candidates for California governor are jostling for advantage in a chaotic race with no clear leader.

California's Lukewarm Governor Debate Won't Shake Up Race

Four Democratic candidates for California governor took the stage in San Francisco Wednesday night, hoping to shake up the scattered Democratic support and emerge as a frontrunner...

California Democrats’ search for a front-runner: Polls show 26% of voters undecided in fast-approaching gubernatorial ra...

With just one month until California’s gubernatorial primary election, the latest polls show the race is still anyone’s game. The big question now is whether Democrats’ failure to...

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...

Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party

A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcherXavier Becerra arrived at Dulan’s on Crenshaw grinning like a man...

California Governor’s Race Is Turning Into a 3-Way Fight

After a surprisingly chaotic race, we’re finally getting a clearer picture of who’s likely to be the next governor of California.

One Month Out, California Governor’s Race is Anyone’s Game

At Wednesday's debate, seven candidates previewed what the final stretch of this primary will look like The post One Month Out, California Governor’s Race is Anyone’s Game appeared...

Becerra leads governor's race, with Hilton and Steyer in tight contest for second spot, poll finds

On the cusp of California's gubernatorial primary, voters are closely split among three candidates to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to a new poll.

Democrats narrow field in California’s crowded gubernatorial race to avoid primary disaster

California's crowded gubernatorial race is beginning to narrow, with former State Controller Betty Yee becoming the latest prominent Democrat to drop out, a sign that the party may...

California Race for Governor Still Fragmented

A new Emerson College poll of the California gubernatorial primary finds Steve Hilton (R) leading with 17%, followed by Chad Bianco (R) at 14%, Tom Steyer (D) at 10%, Xavier Becerr...

Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways

The nonpartisan primary remains volatile after the departure of Eric Swalwell. A televised debate featured six leading candidates, but produced few fireworks.

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

Becerra Makes Big Move in California Governor’s Race

In the aftermath of Eric Swalwell’s controversy-filled exit from the California governor’s race, a new poll shows Xavier Becerra has surged in popularity, gaining a... Read More Th...

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

What happens to the California governor's race after Swalwell's exit?

In a crowded race with no clear leader in the heavily Democratic state, Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit presents an opportunity for his one-time rivals to pick off former supporters just...

Becerra Feels the Heat in Final CA Governor Debate

Seven candidates vying for California's governorship squared off Thursday in their fifth and final debate, with frontrunner Xavier Becerra facing down an onslaught of attacks from...

Becerra Continues to Surge in California Primary

A new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics poll of the primary election for California governor finds Xavier Becerra leading the field at 19%, followed by Steve Hilto...