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Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) advance from the top-two primary for governor of California

Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) advanced from the top-two primary for governor of California on June 2, 2026. Of the 61 candidates who ran in the election, Becerra, Matt Mahan (D), Katie Porter (D), Tom Steyer (D), Antonio Villaraigosa (D), Chad Bianco (R), and Hilton led in polling…

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Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary

California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday's primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

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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-scratcher

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Where California’s Gubernatorial Candidates Stand on Climate and Taking Big Oil Money

While frontrunners Steyer and Becerra slug it out, they’re clashing over their commitment to clean energy.

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Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton accused of lying to voters in fiery California governor debate

The punishing cost of living in California, particularly soaring gas prices, dominated the discussion, highlighting deep partisan divisions

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Swalwell denies allegations of sexual assault as calls grow for him to withdraw from California governor race

Former allies of Democratic contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNN

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USC pulled the plug on its California gubernatorial debate just hours before it began

The school pulled the plug amid mounting controversy.

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California governor poll raises prospect of two Republicans contesting runoff

Survey puts Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco ahead with Democratic vote split between large field of candidates

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California dreaming: who is running to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor?

A total of 150 candidates have submitted paperwork, but here are the frontrunners for the election

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris announces she will not run for governor of California

Decision leaves race wide open, with candidates including Xavier Becerra, Antonio Villaraigosa and Katie Porter

The Guardian - US

Democrats may require 2028 contenders to release full health information after disastrous Biden campaign

Revelations regarding former president’s decline in office are set to have significant effects on how his party conducts its elections

The Independent UK

Democratic Candidate Accuses Kamala Harris of Being 'Intentionally Complicit' in 'Cover Up' of Biden's Decline

Antonio Villaraigosa, a 2026 California gubernatorial candidate, accused the former vice president of helping to conceal Joe Biden's declining health.

Latin Times

Harris dominates in poll on who Democrats want as president - with AOC in third

Voters were asked to pick the candidate they would choose if the Democratic presidential primary was held today

The Independent UK

Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century

Antonio Villaraigosa announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election after finishing third in 2018

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Gavin Newsom rolls out plan to fast-track infrastructure projects in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed an executive order laying the groundwork for a bold plan to expedite major transportation, water, clean energy and other infrastructure projects across California.

Los Angeles Times

Faced with tight transition, Mayor-elect Bass invites Garcetti staff to stay on through April

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass has invited all staffers in Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office to remain in their jobs through April, according to a letter sent last week — an atypical move intended to steady the ship amid an unusually short transition period.

Los Angeles Times

Racist comments. Corruption. City Hall in chaos. Welcome to LA politics 2022

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Hall has felt under siege the last few years.

The Independent UK

Racist remarks spotlight rivalry between LA Latinos, Blacks

A leaked recording of crude, racist comments that resulted in the president of the Los Angeles City Council resigning from the post also provided a look into City Hall’s racial rivalries

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Will Biden, Harris or Obama endorse Karen Bass for mayor? Time will tell as November looms

WASHINGTON — Just five days before the mayoral primary this month, the nation’s top housing official made an unusual appearance with Rep. Karen Bass in Los Angeles, helping the mayoral candidate make a show that she would tackle the city’s homeless crisis by summoning friends in the federal government.

Los Angeles Times

Rick Caruso's role in the 2002 rejection of a Black LAPD chief created a furor

LOS ANGELES — Two decades ago, the Los Angeles Police Department faced a defining moment, as crime ticked upward, a massive corruption scandal smoldered and a federal judge pushed to correct the department's long history of civil rights violations.

Los Angeles Times

Latino voters can't be ignored. LA mayoral candidates are working to earn their votes

LOS ANGELES — When Antonio Villaraigosa ran for mayor of Los Angeles in the early 2000s, some were not ready for a Latino to lead the city.

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