Democrats Favor Kamala Harris in California's Governor Race: Poll
Harris was backed by 57 percent of respondents in the survey, large lead over other potential Democratic contenders. Former Representative Katie Porter placed second in the poll a
Could Kamala Harris be California’s next governor? What the polls say
Former Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris holds a substantial lead over other potential candidates to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026. Despite not indicating if she intends to run in the gubernatorial race,
Major California Democrat predicts Kamala Harris would be 'field-clearing' if former VP runs for governor
California Attorney General Rob Bonta says he will support former Vice President Kamala Harris if she decides to run for Golden State governor in 2026.
Kamala Harris would be Democratic frontrunner for California governor in 2026, poll suggests
Former Vice President Harris would be the Democratic frontrunner for governor of California if she jumped into the Golden State’s 2026 race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), new polling shows.
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California Is Still Kamala’s
Democratic voters want her to pull a Nixon.
Kamala Harris could win the governor’s race. But does she want it?
Only former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter – who has declared – would be remotely comparable, but Porter has already clarified that Harris’ entrance would “clear the field.”
Harris dodges questions about political future, possible run for California governor
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is not giving the press any hints about her political future as speculations about a 2026 gubernatorial bid or a 2028 presidential run swirl.
Report: California AG says he would support Harris running for governor
Brian Brokaw, who managed Kamala Harris’s campaign for California attorney general, reportedly said in November that “I would pretty much guarantee you she has no idea what her next move is.” But
Slim majority of Democratic voters back Harris for governor
A poll from Emerson College Polling, Inside California Politics, and the Hill reported that 57% of Democratic primary voters would vote for Kamala Harris for governor.
Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco, an avid Trump backer, will join the 2026 governor’s race
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, an avid supporter of President Trump and fierce critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom, will run ...
Will Chad Bianco announce run for California governor? Signs point to yes
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco will make "a major announcement regarding a statewide campaign" on Monday.