2026 Governor's race Archives - Stocktonia News

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Xavier Becerra gets to play it safe in the race for governor, and he isn’t making promises

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Sept. 4, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Sept. 1, 2026, 1:48 p.m.

What would Becerra, a 35-year veteran of Democratic politics, do as California governor? He’s still not saying.

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Becerra laps Hilton in California governor’s money race

by Dan Morain • Capitol Weekly Aug. 22, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Aug. 19, 2026, 1:33 p.m.

Seven candidates stand at podiums on stage during a California governor debate. A large screen behind displays "The Race for California Governor." Audience in view.

Top Democratic gubernatorial candidates agree on housing urgency, but not the fix

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main May 31, 2026, 6:00 a.m.May 29, 2026, 8:58 a.m.

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Where California’s gubernatorial candidates stand on climate and taking big oil money

by Marcus Baram • Capital & Main May 29, 2026, 9:00 a.m.May 29, 2026, 9:03 a.m.

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In governor’s race, Xavier Becerra backs away from single payer healthcare

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main May 23, 2026, 6:00 a.m.May 22, 2026, 8:12 a.m.

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Eric Swalwell withdraws from California governor’s race

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego April 13, 2026, 7:24 a.m.April 13, 2026, 7:42 a.m.

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Swalwell denies sexually assaulting aide; opponents demand he quit governor’s race

by Peter Young, Bay City News April 11, 2026, 2:52 p.m.April 11, 2026, 2:52 p.m.

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Billionaire activist Tom Steyer joins race to succeed Newsom as California governor

by Maya C. Miller • CalMatters Nov. 19, 2025, 9:53 a.m.Nov. 19, 2025, 9:53 a.m.

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Candidates for governor discussed range of issues to close economic summit

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia Oct. 24, 2025, 6:12 p.m.Oct. 24, 2025, 6:12 p.m.

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Commentary: Will Gov. Newsom and Sen. Padilla swap jobs?

by Joe Mathews • Zócalo Sept. 21, 2025, 6:00 a.m.Sept. 18, 2025, 9:14 a.m.