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Katie Porter enters race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom


Published on 2025-03-11 09:20:56 - Politico
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  • Porter, who is running her second statewide race in as many years, enters the field with a number of advantages.

The article from Politico discusses Representative Katie Porter's announcement of her candidacy for California governor in the 2026 election. Porter, known for her aggressive questioning style and use of a whiteboard during hearings, aims to challenge the status quo in Sacramento, criticizing the influence of special interest groups and the lack of accountability in state governance. She positions herself as a progressive alternative, focusing on issues like housing affordability, homelessness, and economic inequality. Her entry into the race sets up a potential showdown with other prominent Democrats, including Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and Attorney General Rob Bonta, in what is expected to be a highly competitive primary.

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[ https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/11/katie-porter-enters-california-governors-race-00223194 ]