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Steyer’s $195–$200 Million Ad Blitz Dominates California Governor’s Race

Regulators reviewing complaints about paid influencer posts signal scrutiny of campaign disclosure as the June 2 primary approaches.

Becerra Takes Narrow Lead in California Governor Race as KTLA Exchange Fuels Scrutiny

Katie Porter Escalates California Governor Race With Disputed On-Air Attacks on Becerra and Steyer

California Governor’s Primary Is Up for Grabs as Ballots Arrive

Katie Porter Faces New Backlash After Ad and Debate Quip Revive Temperament Questions

Chaotic California Governor Debate Leaves Race Wide Open

CNN Sets May 5 California Governor Debate With Eight Currently Qualified

Swalwell Residency Fight Intensifies as Steyer Seeks Probe and Neighbors Question Claim

Hilton Tops New Polls as California Governor Primary Field Is Finalized

Swalwell’s California Governor Bid Challenged in Court Over Residency Claim

Swalwell, Newly in California Governor Race, Pushes 'Vote by Phone' and Fines for Long Poll Lines

Eric Swalwell Enters 2026 California Governor’s Race With Late-Night Announcement

Katie Porter Apologizes at Sacramento Forum as Rivals Seize on Viral Videos

Katie Porter Apologizes for Viral Videos, Declines to Rule Out More

Katie Porter Confronts Backlash Over Viral Clips as She Presses On in California Governor Bid

Katie Porter Wins EMILY’s List Endorsement as Viral CBS Exchange Fuels Scrutiny in Governor Bid

Alex Padilla Weighs 2026 California Governor Bid

Kounalakis Withdraws From California Governor Race to Run for State Treasurer

Kamala Harris Declines 2026 California Gubernatorial Bid

Xavier Becerra Officially Joins 2026 California Governor’s Race