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Aug 9, 2024 · The race is wide open since Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is serving his second term as California governor and by law cannot run again.
- phil.willon@latimes.com
- Assistant Editor, Sacramento
Sep 29, 2024 · Atkins, Kounalakis or Yee would be California’s first woman governor. Atkins would also be the first openly LGBTQ+ person to lead the state, while Thurmond would be the first Black person and Yee would be the first Asian American.
- Capitol Reporter
Jan 19, 2024 · More than two years until the first votes are cast, Senate leader Toni Atkins becomes the fourth big-name Democrat to jump into the governor’s race. She is seeking to become the first female and openly gay chief executive.
- Capitol Reporter
Aug 7, 2024 · The latest entrant into the race is former Los Angeles Mayor and Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa.
While voters won’t get an official say until June 2026’s primary election, the race is heating up now as several vie to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will term out in 2027. A handful of...
Jul 24, 2024 · As Newsom finishes his governorship, would-be successors are multiplying. by Dan Walters July 24, 2024. So far five Democrats and one Republican have said they're vying to become California's next governor in two years. Several more candidates are considering running.
Jan 23, 2024 · Voters won’t weigh in for more than two years — the primary election is not until June 2026 — but the race to be California’s next governor is already growing crowded with major contenders....
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