California Governor Race Heats Up

Californias Governor Race Heats Up: A Crowded Field of Democrats and Republicans Vie for the States Top JobThe race for California governor is underway, with Governor Gavin Newsom term-limited and expected to leave office in early 2027. A crowded field of hopefuls, including former presidential candidates, a county sheriff, and two women who could make history as the states first female governor, is emerging. The job offers a powerful national platform for trade, climate, and global affairs.Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell officially joined the race, while former U.S. Representative Katie Porter and former state controller Betty Yee are also in the running. Billionaire businessman Tom Steyer recently entered the contest. However, Porters momentum faltered after a tense TV interview and an older video showing her berating a staffer.Meanwhile, former Biden administration health secretary Xavier Becerras name was pulled into a Sacramento scandal involving allegations of money theft from a dormant campaign account. Despite Democrats being strongly favored to retain the governorship, theres no clear frontrunner, and a Republican could potentially slip through to the general election if the Democratic vote is too divided.Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and conservative commentator Steve Hilton are among the Republicans hoping for such an outcome. The primary election is scheduled for June 2, and candidates can begin the ballot qualification process next month. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.