Overview

• Katie Porter stayed in the 2026 California governor’s race as unions and Democratic groups highlighted support, including backing from Teamsters California and leaders of EMILY's List and End Citizens United.
• Her campaign disputed the narrow viral cut of a CBS California exchange with reporter Julie Watts, noting the interview continued for about 20 minutes after the tense moment.
• Campaign statements framed Porter as a tough advocate and said she will not end her bid, while public figures such as Whoopi Goldberg offered sympathetic commentary about bad days.
• Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla has not ruled out entering the contest, and strategists say potential candidates are watching to see whether Porter’s standing declines before the June primary.
• Online interest spiked after the clip circulated, according to media coverage, and a former staffer told the New York Post that Porter was frequently demeaning to subordinates, allegations the campaign did not address in that report.