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New Poll Finds No Frontrunner in 2026 California Governor Race as Swalwell Edges Porter Among Democrats

An early-December Emerson survey reports low name recognition alongside a large undecided bloc, underscoring a volatile top-two primary.

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Hollywood Money Boosts Newsom’s Early 2028 Front-Runner Status

Cloobeck Ends Bid for California Governor, Merges Campaign Into Eric Swalwell’s

Swalwell Hits Trail as Steyer Jumps In, Leaving California Governor’s Race Wide Open

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

New Poll Shows Bianco Edges Porter in Fluid California Governor’s Race

Padilla Rules Out 2026 California Governor Bid to Remain in U.S. Senate

Steve Hilton Edges Ahead in New California Governor Poll

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 Faces Fallout From Two Viral Videos as Rivals Roll Out Ads and Urge Exit

Toni Atkins Exits 2026 California Governor's Race After Lagging Polls

California Democrats Court Alex Padilla for 2026 Governor’s Race

San Francisco Sheriff Backs Republican Chad Bianco’s Gubernatorial Bid

Newsom Tours GOP Strongholds in South Carolina, Emphasizes Disaster Aid

Harris Leads California Governor Poll as 40% of Voters Remain Undecided

Richard Grenell Weighs California Governor Bid After White House Call

Kamala Harris Keeps Decision Open on California Governor’s Race